Benington Lordship Gardens

Benington Lordship Gardens A private family home, with a garden which opens to the public on selected days between February-August.

Visit 7 February-1 March 2026 to enjoy a spectacular display of snowdrops nestled around the historic ruins of a Norman castle & neo-Norman folly. SNOWDROP OPENINGS 4-26 February 2023, 11am-4pm

Celebrate the start of spring with a visit to see the spectacular display of snowdrops and aconites nestled around the historic ruins at Benington Lordship. The snowdrops have naturalised around the moat a

nd snowdrop walk of the inner bailey. There is a collection of named varieties which are showcased amongst hellebores and other winter flowering bulbs and shrubs. Benington Lordship is a private family home and its garden is open to the public for selected days between February and August. The history of the site can be traced back to Saxon times and the current house and garden are built on the site of a Norman motte and bailey castle of which there are many visible remains. The house dates from the 1700s and boasts a magnificent neo Norman folly which was added in 1838. The garden comprises a rose garden, walled kitchen garden with wildflower meadow, herbaceous border, orchard and ponds, with unspoilt panoramic views over surrounding parkland. SNOWDROP OPENING TIMES 2023:
Daily, Saturday 4th - Sunday 26th February 2023
11am-4pm

National Garden Scheme opening, Tuesday 7 February 2023

- PLANTS FOR SALE: SNOWDROP SALE (11th & 12th February) with Harveys Garden Plants.

- PRICES: Adults £7.00 (£8.00 on Sundays). Children under 16 yrs £3.00, under 3 yrs free.

-INFORMATION FOR DISABLED VISITORS
-FREE PARKING
-REFRESHMENTS Delicious savoury snacks, teas, coffee, cakes, cream teas.

-BOOK ONLINE www.beningtonlordship.co.uk

FIND US

Benington Lordship
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 7BS
EMAIL [email protected]
CALL 01438869668


Public Transport

By Rail - nearby stations at Sevenage, Watton-at-Stone, Knebworth and Hertford North. By Bus - Arriva No 383/384 covers all above stations to/from Benington, please see the Arriva Interlink website for timetables. Other 2023 opening dates:

EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY:
Sunday 9th April & Monday 10th April, 12pm-4pm

MAY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING:
Sunday 28th May 2-5pm for NGS, Monday 29 May 2-5pm

BENINGTON FLORAL FESTIVAL & OPEN GARDENS:
Saturday 24th June & Sunday 25th June, 11am-5pm

CHILLI FESTIVAL, AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY:
Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August, 10am-5pm

Spring exuberance although it feels more like July with the lack of rain. June is the last month this year that we are d...
31/05/2026

Spring exuberance although it feels more like July with the lack of rain. June is the last month this year that we are doing Open Tuesdays so don’t miss out - why not combine a garden visit with a light lunch or tea

Save the date, Sunday 14 June, for our Plant Fair in conjunction with . If you missed Chelsea flower show, don’t worry, ...
24/05/2026

Save the date, Sunday 14 June, for our Plant Fair in conjunction with . If you missed Chelsea flower show, don’t worry, we have some award winning nurseries joining us , amongst others. You can be sure of a warm welcome, quality plants, friendly advice from experts and delicious teas, all in a beautiful, historic setting. Don’t miss out!

May exuberance. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the tranquility of the garden on Tuesdays this month and next, all bo...
17/05/2026

May exuberance. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the tranquility of the garden on Tuesdays this month and next, all booking details on the website. Do combine your visit with local refreshments or or local pubs, a perfect day out

Some rain at last. Can you spot the goslings?
13/05/2026

Some rain at last. Can you spot the goslings?

Do you love bearded iris, alliums and roses? There is so much to see in the garden during May, and you are welcome to v...
11/05/2026

Do you love bearded iris, alliums and roses? There is so much to see in the garden during May, and you are welcome to visit every Tuesday this month. Why not combine your visit with delicious treats or

Thinking of the perfect day out? Why not visit the garden in all its May lushness tomorrow or any other Tuesday this mon...
04/05/2026

Thinking of the perfect day out? Why not visit the garden in all its May lushness tomorrow or any other Tuesday this month, preceded or followed by delicious pastries in Watton at Stone or a fancy tea in walkern. Both venues provide lunch options too. Why not treat yourself?

Weeds in the evening light. We work hard to garden with wildlife in mind, allowing nature it’s freedom
30/04/2026

Weeds in the evening light. We work hard to garden with wildlife in mind, allowing nature it’s freedom

Glorious clematis montana on the folly this evening
28/04/2026

Glorious clematis montana on the folly this evening

The wisteria in its full glory. Don’t miss out if you’d like to enjoy it yourself, the garden is open on Tuesday ...
27/04/2026

The wisteria in its full glory. Don’t miss out if you’d like to enjoy it yourself, the garden is open on Tuesday

24/04/2026

The wild side of the garden where nature has free reign and the birds flourish

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Benington Lordship Gardens
Stevenage
SG27BS

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