Stogumber with the Quantock hills behind
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Stogumber is deservedly renowned for its beautiful gardens.

Every year since 1982 several gardens have been open on a weekend in June to raise money for charity. In the last 5 years over £40,000 has been raised. Initially, all the proceeds went to St Mary's Church. Recently, although 50% still goes to the church, the other 50% goes to local charities. In 2023 these were the Children's Hospice South West and Devon and Somerset Air Ambulance.

In 2024, the main village open weekend will be on 15th and 16th June. Opening times are 10:30-5:30 on both days. There will be about 12 gardens to visit, ranging from small central cottage gardens to large country gardens on the outskirts. Admission is £10 with children under 14 free. It covers unlimited access to all gardens on both the Saturday and Sunday. Dogs on leads are permitted in most of the gardens. In addition to the gardens, there are delicious refreshments in the village hall (coffee, sandwiches, light lunches, cakes, cream teas, etc), plant stalls, and a church bric-a-brac stall.

Boggy area at Braglands Barn

Boggy area at Braglands Barn

Looking down the garden at Knoll Cottage

Looking down the garden at Knoll Cottage