Little Gardens of Sandwich

08/06/2026

We were delighted to send leftover cream teas to the Sandwich Pantry, as a gift to their members.

We’re contacting all the Grand Raffle winners during this week, and will be announcing the total raised soon. Thank you again to everyone who supported Little Gardens 2026 - even a bit of rain cannot dampen the spirits or beauty of Sandwich!

06/06/2026

…Now what? 😂💐 A huge thank you to each and every person who braved the weather to enjoy Little Gardens 2026, to all those who volunteered, and especially to those who so generously opened their gardens.

If you couldn’t make it - last chance to get your raffle tickets on our website!! They’re still live until 10:30am tomorrow (Sunday 7th), and you can still win a holiday in the south of France or a range of other fabulous prizes!

And we have quite a few scone cream teas left over unfortunately… Tomorrow we’ll have them for sale after the 8:00am and 10:30am services at St Clement’s at a reduced suggested price - come and grab one for your tea, and one to surprise a friend with.

Every penny raised goes to help keep St Clement’s open, despite its large financial deficit, and there’s still time to make a difference. Thank you again everyone!

06/06/2026

🔔Ever wondered how the bells ring out at St Clement’s? 🪢 Tower tours are running today as part of Little Gardena of Sandwich.. or save your legs climbing up and watch the ringing room and belfry on a television monitor in the church!

06/06/2026

A little rain won’t deter Alfie 🐈‍⬛ - he’s just set up the children’s trail and is off to hide around the gardens. Tickets for Little Gardens of Sandwich are on sale in St Clement’s, Cream Tea is from Noon-5:00pm and the gardens open at 1:00pm today, Saturday 6th June.

🎟️If you cannot make it today, but want to support Little Gardens and the work of St Clement’s, please do consider buying a raffle ticket on our website, or drop us a message to make a direct donation. The rain may put some people off, and any support as we still try to make today a success is gratefully received. Thank you.

05/06/2026

Little Gardens of Sandwich is very nearly here!! Don’t miss eight gardens, the tower, Grand Raffle, cream tea, Pimms.. A wonderful day out! Tickets from Noon in St Clement’s Church, gardens open from 1:00pm. See you there!

03/06/2026

Well what a day! 💨☔️

Yes, the weather forecast for Saturday (6th) looks a little mixed—but we're carrying on regardless!
We're British, after all, and a bit of weather won't stop us! 🇬🇧 The organising committee are working hard to prepare wet-weather plans so pop on your wellies, grab an umbrella if needed, and come and enjoy the gardens while supporting a great cause!

In the meantime, don’t forget to enter our Grand Raffle for a chance to win wine tasting experiences, meals at local restaurants, beautiful floral displays and, of course, a weeks holiday in the South of France!

We look forward to seeing you at St Clement’s church from 12:00(noon) on Saturday 6th, rain or shine! ☔🌞

30/05/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!!

Ever wondered what lies behind Sandwich’s garden walls? On 6th June the Little Garden of Sandwich will give you a chance to explore 8 beautiful private gardens around this ancient town and Cinque Port!

🎟️ Tickets available on the day from St Clement’s Church, Sandwich (noon-4:00pm);
🌳 8 Gardens opening (1:00pm-5:00pm);
🫖 Cream teas in the Rectory front garden;
🧉 Ever popular parish punch;
🧭 Children’s trail;
🏆 GRAND RAFFLE - tickets available online, or on the day.

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

With just over 10 days to go until the Little Gardens of Sandwich 2026, we would like to thank all of the wonderful local businesses who are generously supporting this year’s event in different ways.
Please support these amazing local businesses whenever you can!

A huge thank you to them, and to everyone who supports the Little Gardens of Sandwich 🌺🌳

Sandwich Lakes Ash Kent
Ian Jones Photography
Ripleys Garden Centre and The Rose Garden Café, Staple
Felderland Farm PYO
Alchemy Eats
Simpsons Wine Estate
Whitemills Wake
DiVino Wine Bar
KARMI

18/05/2026

🪻🌹💐Little Gardens of Sandwich returns on the 6th June!🌼🌷🪻

🌺Saturday 6th June 1:00pm-5:00pm (tickets for sale Noon-4:00pm, gardens open from 1:00pm) - Put the date in your diary and prepare for a chance to peek behind some of the walls and fences of Sandwich, Kent! 🌺

With 8 hidden gardens open for the afternoon, guided tours up to the St Clement’s tower ringing room, a licensed bar in one of the gardens, luxury cream teas with live music, stalls, and more, this is definitely not an afternoon to miss.

Head to St Clement’s to purchase your tickets on the day from Noon (£7.50, under 16s free) and collect your map, then head to the gardens from 1:00pm!

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🎟️🌸We're also thrilled to be running the Little Gardens of Sandwich Grand Raffle, with a chance to win a holiday in the south of France!🌼🎟️
Tickets (£5) are available online now, or in person on the day of Little Gardens - for tickets, and T&Cs, see the link in the comments.
🏆First Prize🥇is a stay in a stunning, period, two-bedroom home in Grignan, Provence. 🇫🇷
Duration and dates of the stay to be agreed with the owners.
🏆Other prizes include🥈a gourmet dining experience in your own home for up to six people, a wine tasting experience, plus many vouchers for local businesses and experiences 🍷

In total there are eleven fantastic prizes - see the website for full details, and to buy your tickets today!
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🎟️ The draw will take place after the 10:30am Parish Eucharist at St Clement's on the day after Little Gardens. All money raised, as with Little Gardens, contributes to St Clement's as they seek to reduce their operating deficit. 🎟️