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Perch Hill Garden Open Day - Saturday 29th August 2026

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August 29, 2026

Perch Hill Farm, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Perch Hill Garden Open Day takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Perch Hill Farm in Burwash.

What to Expect

  • View dahlias at their peak, including both established varieties and new trials.
  • Explore abundant late summer gardens, notably the Oast Garden, featuring half-hardy annuals.
  • Witness harvest time in the vegetable garden, with a variety of home-grown produce.
  • Enjoy a selection of food and drinks from The Barn Café, including bacon rolls, homemade cakes, and savoury options.
  • Browse the shop for seeds, gardening and floristry kits, vases, and gifts.
  • Access to pre-bookable Perch Hill Seasonal Garden Lunches with vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone interested in seeing a late summer garden at its best, particularly those keen on dahlias, annuals, and vegetable growing, as well as visitors looking for a pleasant day out at Sarah Raven’s Perch Hill Farm.

Practical Information

Lunch MUST be pre-booked and pre-paid. Please note that Perch Hill Farm has uneven paths, steep steps without railings, and parking in a farm field which may be muddy. Appropriate footwear is recommended, and not all parts of the garden are wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with walking difficulties. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Programme

  • Session 1:
    • 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Garden visit
    • 12:00 PM: Lunch served for those who pre-booked garden and lunch.
  • Session 2:
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Garden visit
    • 1:15 PM or 2:30 PM: Lunch served for those who pre-booked garden and lunch.
  • Coffee, tea, and cake will be available for purchase from the cafe throughout the day.
  • Perch Hill Seasonal Garden Lunch (sample menu):
    • Slow cooked lamb shoulder tagine, with herby lemony couscous, roasted carrots with cumin and Perch Hill Salad.
    • Spinach, gruyere and pinenut tart served with Pink Fir apple potatoes with wild garlic drizzle, Perch Hill Salad and cabbage, squash and parmesan salad.
    • Sweet and sour vegetable curry, with black rice, Perch Hill salad, yoghurt raita and coriander.
    • All options are one course and served with home-made cordial.

Topics

Dahlias Half-hardy Annuals Vegetable Gardening Garden Design Horticulture