What’s On 2025
Join us for a range of activities this summer and autumn, from family picnics to hertiage open days, there’s something for every age and interest.
📅 Annual General Meeting
Saturday 4th July, 2025
We’re delighted to invite you our Annual General Meeting of The Gibberd Garden. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the trust. There will the opportunity for you to review this past year, discuss future plans, and help shape important decisions.
Schedule:
10:30 – The gates to the Garden will open. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee upon arrival. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase before the meeting begins.
11:00 – AGM formalities begin. See agenda here: AGM Agenda 5th July, 2025, followed by a member Q&A session.
Special Guest: Nicola Burrell will join us for the unveiling of our new sculpture.
12:00 – BYO Picnic Lunch. Take this opportunity to relax and catch up with fellow members.
1:30 – Gates Close.
Read last year’s Minutes of The Gibberd Garden AGM 5th July 2024.pdf
See the Chairmans Report 5th July 2025 and Gibberd Garden Accounts 2024-25.
🧸 Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Wednesday 6th August, 2025
12 to 6pm
A joyful day of family activities, bug hunts, and face painting awaits! Kids are encouraged to bring their teddies and explore the garden in a fun, safe environment.
🎟️ All activities included with garden admission (individual pricing for face painting).
🧺 Picnic Wednesdays
13th, 20th, 27th August, 2025
12 to 2pm
Bring a blanket, pack your lunch, and unwind in nature every Wednesday in August. Escape the midweek rush and enjoy the garden with your own picnic in the peaceful surroundings of one of Harlow’s most historic green spaces.
🎟️ Usual garden admission applies.
🐛 Bank Holiday Monday
Monday 25th August, 2025
2 to 6pm
Enjoy a relaxing Bank Holiday with hands-on garden activities, including a bug hunt, for the whole family.
🎟️ Usual garden admission applies.
🏛️ Heritage Open Day
Sunday 14th September, 2025
2 to 6pm
Enjoy free entry for one day only as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme. Tour the historic home and gardens of Sir Frederick Gibberd.
General Visitor Information
The Gibberd Garden is welcoming visitors for 2025, and will be open every Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 2 – 6 pm.
Admission Prices:
- Adults: £6.00
- Concessions: £5.00
- Children 5 – 16yrs: £1.00 (under 5’s free)
- National Art Pass: £3.00
- Friends of The Gibberd Garden and Historic Houses: Free
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