The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening its 10 acres of private gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme. The garden open day is taking place on 4 May, 99 years after the gardens opened when the scheme first began in 1927.

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to exceptional private gardens across the UK and funds nursing and health charities. Last year, the NGS raised £3,875,596 for its beneficiary charities.

The Oteley Estate has remained in the same family since the 1500s and is now run by Ian and Clare Mainwaring. The farm rears cattle, sheep and pigs and has an on-site farm shop which sells Oteley’s homegrown beef, lamb and pork plus Oteley cured bacon, ready meals and pies, and locally sourced food, drink and gifts. There is also a café in the old coach house. Both are open weekly from Thursday to Sunday, and they will be open during the open garden event.

The Oteley Estate’s private gardens will be open for the National Open Garden Scheme on Monday 4 May, from 10am – 4pm. Entrance to the garden is £6 for adults and free for children. You can book tickets in advance here or pay on the gate. There is free parking onsite, and dogs on leads are welcome.

The Oteley Estate’s café and farm shop is open Thursday to Sunday every week, from 10am to 4pm. Find out more at oteley.com