St Michael's Hospice

Open Gardens 2026
2026-05-05 - 2026-08-08 | Various
Discover a vibrant season of Open Gardens across Hastings and Rother, running from May to August. You can explore a variety of private gardens, community spaces, wildlife-friendly plots, coastal gardens, and creative planting styles. This summer-long programme offers an inspiring garden event along the iconic Sussex coastline and countryside.
Whether you’re seeking gardening inspiration, a peaceful day out, or a chance to explore hidden local gems, our Open Gardens are the perfect place for you over the summer months.
Buy your ticket for the gardens you want to visit, or buy a season pass valid for a year after purchase.
Download our free Open Gardens Guide, to find full addresses, prices and everything else you need to know to help plan your visit.
Or pick one up at any of our shops or at the Hospice.
All gardens are open from 10.30am – 4pm, and entry starts from as little as £5.
Plus, you can buy a season ticket at any time. It’s valid for a full year from the day you purchase it, so any gardens that fall within that 12‑month period, even those in our 2027 season, are included for just £40!

Tuesday 5th May – Mountfield
Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge, TN32 5JP.
Saturday 16th May – Northiam, find our pop-up retail shop here
Westwell House, Main Street, TN31 6NB.
Northiam Conservation Society Community Orchard and Nuttery, Main Street, TN31 6NA.
Dewmory, Ewhurst Lane, TN31 6PA.
24 Coplands Rise, TN31 6PU.
Friars Cote, Crockers Lane, TN31 6PY.
Rose View, Quickbourne Lane, TN31 6QY.
Saturday 30th May – Sedlescombe, find our pop-up retail shop here
Old Orchard, Chapel Hill, TN33 0QX.
Luffs Farm, Chapel Hill, TN33 0QX.
2 The Old Tanyard, TN33 0FJ.
4 The Pollards, The Street, TN33 0QB.
The Haven, Sandrock Hill, TN33 0QR.
1 Coach House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE.
2 Coach House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE.
Sunday 6th June – Winchelsea Beach, find our pop-up retail shop here
Winchelsea Beach Community Hall, Sea Road, TN36 4NA.
Stargazer, Morlais Place, TN36 4LG.
Solstice, Sea Road, TN36 4LH.
White Cove, Sea Road, TN36 4LH.
Seagulls, Smeatons Lane, TN36 4LW.
St Valery, The Ridge, TN36 4LT.
Windjammer, The Ridge, TN36 4LU.
Saturday 13th June – Battle, find our pop-up retail shop here
The Lodge, Glengorse, TN33 0TX.
Barrack Farm, Caldbec Hill, TN33 0JR.
6 Glengorse, TN33 0LJ.
The Almonry, High Street, TN33 0EA.
Highfield House, Virgins Lane, TN33 0JH.
Saturday 20th June – Winchelsea and Rye, find our pop-up retail shop here
Winchelsea Court Hall, High Street, TN36 4EA.
Kings Leap, Castle Street, TN36 4HU.
White Cottage, Friars Road, TN36 4ED.
Cleveland Place, Friars Road, TN36 4ED.
2 Mariteau House, German Street, TN36 4ES.
1 – 6 Kent Close, TN36 4EX.
Officers House, Coastguard Square, Rye Harbour, Rye, TN31 7TS.
Tuesday 30th June – Bexhill Old Town, find our pop-up retail shop here
The Manor Barn, De La Warr Road, TN40 2JA.
Chantry Farm, Church Street, TN40 2HE.
2 Orchard Close, Church Street, TN40 2HD.
St Peter’s Churchyard, Church Street, TN40 2HE.
Holm House, 9A High Street, TN40 2HA.
Barrack Hall Allotments, Barrack Hall Park, Belle Hill, TN40 2AP.
Jasmine Cottage, Orchard Road, TN40 2DQ.
The Small House, Sandhurst Lane, TN39 4RG.
Tuesday 7th July – Cooden Beach and Little Common, find our pop-up retail shop here
31 Cranston Avenue, TN39 3QG.
66 Cranston Avenue, TN39 3NN.
20 Sutherland Avenue, TN39 3QR.
29 South Cliff, TN39 3EH.
Golf Lodge, 199 Cooden Sea Road, TN39 4TR.
Shambles, 202 Cooden Drive, TN39 3AH.
Earlsfield Court Care Home, Brooklands Road, TN39 4FQ.
Tuesday 14th July – Hastings, find our pop-up retail shop here
Silverdale, 1 Amherst Road, TN34 1TT.
Tudor Court, 90 Priory Avenue, TN34 1UL.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July – St Leonards on Sea, find our pop-up retail shop here on Saturday only
St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, TN38 0LB. Open on Saturday.
83 Pevensey Road, TN38 0LR. Open on Saturday.
18 The Green, TN38 0SU. Open on Saturday.
Delphia House, 11 Branksome Road, TN38 0UA. Open on Saturday.
Woodland Cottage, 15 Hollington Park Road, TN38 0SE. Open on Saturday and Sunday.
19 Hollington Park Road, TN38 0SE. Open on Saturday and Sunday.
31 Fernside Avenue, TN38 0UU. Open on Saturday.
33 Fernside Avenue, TN38 0UU. Open on Saturday.
74 Tower Road West, TN38 0RL. Open on Sunday.
Saturday 8th August – Sandhurst, find our pop-up retail shop here
The Old Priest House, Bodiam Road, TN18 5LT.
Ringlehurst, Rye Road, TN18 5JQ.
Windmill Cottage, Rye Road, TN18 SJQ.
Ringle Crouch, Crouch Lane, TN18 5PA.
The Cottage, Ringle Oast, Crouch Lane, TN18 5PA.
Bayford House, Queen Street, TN18 5HR.

Please contact our Fundraising team on 01424 445177 or email us if you have any enquiries.

Please note, there will be photos and videos taken on the day of the events. These photos may be shared on our website, social media channels, eNewsletters or printed literature in relation to this event or future events of this kind. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please contact our Fundraising Team.

Saturday Social
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Please join us for a free social event offering tea, coffee and cake as we get together to catch up with friends, meet new people and share experiences.
Stay all morning or just drop in for a quick cuppa.
Our Saturday Socials take place at the Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice between 10am-12pm on the last Saturday of each month.

Thursday Coffee Stop
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Every Thursday morning from 10am-12pm, our Reception area hosts our weekly Thursday Coffee Stop, brought to you by our dedicated Compassionate Communities team as part of the warm space network in Hastings.
The purpose of this free event is to provide a welcoming environment for individuals who may be facing challenges, seeking connection, or simply looking for a warm beverage and conversation in a safe, communal setting.
We invite you to join us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm for tea, coffee, biscuits and conversation. For further details, please contact our Compassionate Communities Team on 01424 445177 or email us.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Moonlight Walk 2026
2026-09-26 18:45 - 22:30 | The Stade Hall, Hastings Old Town, 20 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Book your place today!Light up the night and join us for the Moonlight Walk 2026 on Saturday 26th September. This 7km seafront walk, celebrates life and loved ones, and helps raise much-needed funds for the Hospice.
This year’s walk will take place on the night of the full Harvest moon and is perfect for all the family to enjoy, including your well-behaved four-legged friends. So get ready for an unforgettable night – grab your fairy lights, your Moonlight Walk t-shirt and join us for a memorable evening.
This year’s walk will include:

A glowing lantern installation at the end of the walk, which will be a beautiful tribute to loved ones.
Entertainment and surprises along the way.
A memory screen, full of photographs and messages to people we miss.
An event village with food stalls, face-painting, light up merchandise and entertainment.

What does registration include?

A paper memory lantern to decorate in honour of someone special (with a battery tea light provided at the event).
A Moonlight Walk t-shirt (if you don’t already have one from 2025 that you can wear).
Snacks at the halfway point.
Entertainment along the route.
A reward for completing the walk.

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Early Bird tickets now available
