Godinton House unveils packed 2026 events programme

Godinton House & Gardens has announced a full calendar of events for 2026, featuring classical music concerts, open-air theatre, family-friendly activities and seasonal fairs. With gardens opening from March and the house reopening in April, visitors can look forward to a vibrant programme running from late winter through to Christmas.

The Gardens open on Tuesday 17 March, with the House opening for guided tours on Friday 3 April.

Here’s a glimpse of the year ahead:

FEBRUARY
Sunday 1 - Classical music concert with local pianist Alun Hughes

MARCH
Sunday 1 - Classical music concert with Janusz Piotrowicz de Jagiellon
Sunday 15 - Mother's Day opening (Garden and Tearoom only)

APRIL
Friday 3 to Sunday, May 3 - Spring photo competition
Saturday 18 - National Garden Scheme (NGS) Day
Friday 3 to Monday 6 - Easter holiday activities

MAY
Saturday 16 - Spring Fair

Saturday 30 - NGS Day

Monday, May 25^th – Sunday, 31 Half-term children's activities

JUNE
Friday 19 - NGS Day
Saturday 13 - Sunday 28 - Delphinium Fortnight
Wednesday 17 - Jive in the Gardens with the Swingtones in aid of Dandelion Time
Wednesday 24 - Music Evening with Native Oysters Band in aid of The Samaritans

JULY
Saturday 11 - The (Almost) Complete History of Britain performed by The Pantaloons
Saturday 25 - Sherlock Holmes & the Hound of The Baskervilles performed by The Pantaloons
July 21 – August 31 - School summer holiday activities with multiple workshops/ activities.
July 21 – August 31 - Summer photography competition

AUGUST
Saturday 8 - Twelfth Night performed by The Pantaloons

SEPTEMBER
Friday 18 - NGS Day

OCTOBER
Saturday 17 - Autumn Fair

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - Christmas programme
28/ 29 November - Christmas Wreath Workshops

Godinton House & Gardens full opening dates 2026

Gardens open on Tuesday, March 17 until Sunday, October 18
Gardens open Tuesdays to Sundays plus Bank Holidays from 12.30pm to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm).
Admission for gardens only: Adults £11. Children (11-16) £2.50. Under 11s go free.

House opens from April 3 for guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday, September 26.
Admission to house and gardens: Adults £17.50. Children (11-16) £2.50. Under 11s go free.

Godinton House & Gardens, Godinton Lane, Ashford TN23 3BP

Visit godintonhouse.co.uk or call 01233 643854