Paultons Park, situated in Hampshire’s New Forest and widely celebrated as a premier family attraction, has officially unveiled plans for its 2025 Charity Gardens Open Evening
Event Details & Experience
- Date & Time: Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Attendees are invited to explore the park’s beautifully maintained landscaped gardens after regular park hours. The gardens—originally sculpted in the 18th century by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown—feature enduring naturalistic layouts that still grace the park today
- Highlights include insights from the park’s gardening and management team on garden history and practical maintenance tips
To enrich the experience, selected rides such as the Trekking Tractors, Rio Grande Train, and Dino Tour Company will remain in operation during the evening, offering a unique-and-quiet way to meander through the horticultural surroundings
Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, while children under 1 metre are admitted for free.
100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the park’s charity partners, including Lymphoma UK, Young Lives vs Cancer, Southampton Hospitals Charity (Children’s Hospital), and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
We’re looking forward to once again welcoming gardening enthusiasts to explore our wonderful parkland in support of our local charity partners.
James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park
Lymphoma UK, Young Lives vs Cancer, Southampton Children’s Hospital, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are all incredibly deserving and important charities that provide vital services in our county. Our Gardens Open Evening is just one way that we raise charitable donations throughout the year and also provides a lovely opportunity to connect with our local community.
We work hard to preserve and maintain the gardens across the 140 acres of Paultons Park. The landscape is incredibly historic and forms a vital part of our heritage. We’re delighted that so many of our guests enjoy the beauty of the diverse gardens we cultivate here – from the main gardens surrounding where Paultons House once stood, to the tropical planting area, our serene Japanese gardens, and the African-themed Jungle Falls Garden.
Our Gardens Open Evening enables visitors to explore our extensive gardens with the expert guidance and support of our Gardens team, and offers an opportunity to experience the attraction at its most tranquil once the park is closed for the day.
This exclusive evening promises not only a tranquil and engaging experience amid historic gardens but also an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local causes.
For more information and to book your tickets, visit https://paultonspark.co.uk/tickets/garden-open-evening.
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