Welcome to Chippenham Park Gardens, one of the best gardens in Suffolk & Cambridgeshire. We are open to the public several times a year, offering visitors the chance to explore our stunning gardens in every season. Please find the latest times, dates, and essential visitor information below.
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Plan your visit to enjoy one of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Suffolk and near Newmarket.
FROM SNOWDROPS THROUGH TO DAFFODILS
First dates of 2025
EVERYDAY from Saturday, 18th January 2025 until Wednesday, 16th April 2025.
From 10am until 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.
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Start your year with a picturesque winter walk in Cambridgeshire during our renowned Snowdrop Walk. Wander through beautiful woodland paths adorned with snowdrops, aconites, and hellebores — a celebration of nature's resilience and beauty.
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As the season progresses, the gardens transform into a vibrant sea of golden daffodils. Crocuses bloom, the first blossoms emerge, and hellebores continue their display. This is one of the most memorable gardens to visit in Newmarket for an early spring walk.
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Take a look at our Gardens Blog for all the latest news about what's in season in our gardens.
EASTER EGG HUNT
EASTER EGG HUNT
2025 dates for our popular, ticketed, annual event
FOR TWO DAYS ONLY - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Thursday, 17th April 2025 and Friday, 18th April 2025.
From 9am to 4pm. Last Entry 2.00pm.
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Our much-loved Easter Egg Hunt returns in 2025, now held over two days to accommodate all our visitors! This is a time-ticketed event with half-hour slots starting from 9am until 2pm.
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Please kindly note this is a time ticketed event. Please arrive only at your allocated time to ensure a smooth experience. Book your tickets through our Easter Egg Hunt blog.​
SUMMER GARDEN WALKS
Enjoy our English Garden in full bloom
EVERYDAY from Sunday, 8th June 2025 until Sunday, 15th June 2025.
From 10am until 4pm. Last Entry 3pm.
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Experience Chippenham Park Gardens in full bloom. Our summer opening is the perfect opportunity to soak in the glorious scent of roses and admire the vibrant display of flowers across our formal and informal gardens.
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Invite your friends and family for a leisurely day exploring one of the best gardens in Suffolk & Cambridgeshire.
AUTUMN GARDEN WALKS
Enjoy the last of 2025
EVERYDAY from Wednesday 15th October 2025 until Sunday 19th October 2025.
From 10am until 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.​
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Witness the final display of 2025 as our gardens showcase their beautiful autumn foliage in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
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As one of the premier gardens to visit in Suffolk and a top Ely garden to visit, Chippenham Park offers a unique experience throughout the seasons. Whether you're looking for open gardens in Suffolk or gardens to visit near Newmarket, our varied opening times provide ample opportunities to explore our stunning landscapes.
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Important Entry Information
Plan Your Visit
Located on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border, Chippenham Park Gardens is easily accessible from Ely, Newmarket, and Cambridge. Whether you're searching for gardens to visit in Suffolk or a peaceful countryside retreat, we can’t wait to welcome you.
We thank you in advance for taking note of the following before visiting our English Country Garden Estate at Chippenham Park:
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​Cash Payments: At this time, we are only able to accept cash payments at the gate and café.
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Entry Prices: £10 for Adults, £3 for Children ages 5-16 years. To enquire about an Annual Membership, please contact the office.
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​​​RHS Members: Free entry, with your membership card, from Monday to Friday only, when the Gardens are open.
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Groups: We welcome groups but if you will be arriving by coach, please contact us to book in advance.
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Tea Room / Café: Our café is open when the gardens are open offering a small but delicious locally-sourced menu. Access to the café is included with your garden entry fee, and is only available to those who have purchased garden entry. Please note, we currently accept cash payments only.
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​​​Easter Egg Hunt: £5 for each child taking part, in addition to Garden Entry fee of £10 for Adults. No additional entry fee for children. We urge you to book your tickets in advance.
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Safety: Please be aware when visiting, especially with children, that the gardens contain large areas of unfenced, open water and we urge you to take care whilst walking, particularly if you have children in your group.
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Dogs: We welcome guests with dogs on leads. Thank you, in advance, for picking up after them.
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Food: You are welcome to enjoy a light lunch or drink at our Café, but we are unable to allow picnics or off-site food on the premises as, sadly, not everyone takes good care of their waste, and we do not have the staff to clear up.​
Bikes & Ball Games: Please refrain from biking or playing ball games during your visit so our beautiful plants are not accidentally damaged.
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Photography: We encourage you to take casual snaps of our gardens, and if you would like to organise photoshoot, please contact us for pricing. ​​
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Accessibility: Wheelchair access is limited in places although there are wood-chip paths in most places. There is wheelchair access to the outdoor toilet in the kitchen garden but the indoor toilets have a couple of steps.
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​Toilets: We have outdoor toilets available in the kitchen garden, in addition to indoor toilets. There are a few steps to the indoor toilets, so they are not wheelchair accessible.
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Parking: we have plenty of parking available on site. For Coaches, please contact us in advance to arrange entry and parking.​​
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