Longstock Park Water Garden 2026 season

Once a private garden for the founder of the John Lewis Partnership, it has been pristinely maintained and hosts a world class selection of Horticulture. At Longstock Park (approx 1 mile from the Water Gardens) you will also find a farm shop and café selling local and regional produce. Please note the following information regarding your visit to ensure you make the most of your time here: Water Garden Opening Times 2026 • Open 1st April - 31st October • Mondays - closed all day • Tuesdays - Sundays: 10:00am - 4:00pm • The Garden will be open on Monday 4th May Tickets: • Adults £10 • Children aged 6-16: £5 • Children aged 5 and under: free • Carers accompanying their client are free. Access • Wheelchair access is available to most areas, but please be aware that our pathways are made of an irregular surface and not smooth. Some islands can only be reached over a narrow bridge. • We have fully accessible toilets, plus baby-changing facilities. The gravel paths around the garden are wide and flat, although they can be a bit bumpy in places for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There are plenty of benches, and a small summer house with information and photos of the garden’s history. There is limited shelter in wet weather. Groups • We are very happy to welcome groups of any size, including coach parties. Please contact us for specific information if you’d like to bring a group to the garden. • There is free parking directly opposite the gardens for cars and minibuses. • Booking in advance is possible through Eventbrite but not necessary. We are happy to take payment at the gate. • There is no charge for Carers accompanying clients. Carers may be asked to show their ID. • For security reasons we can’t accept cash at the garden, although you are welcome to use cash at our farm shop, cafe and nursery. • We don’t have a cafe within the garden, but we do sell cold drinks and a small range of biscuits and crisps. • We regret that dogs are not allowed in the water garden or park at any time, with the exception of assistance dogs.