Katharine House Hospice to host Open Gardens Scheme for 2026

The scheme invites supporters to open their gardens to the public to raise vital funds for the hospice.

This year’s scheme features 11 garden events in areas including Adderbury, Culworth, Middleton Cheney, Tysoe, and more.

Sir Peter Job and Christine Job, owners of The Old Vicarage in Adderbury, said: “We have been building our garden and arboretum over nearly 30 years to our great pleasure, which we are happy to share with others, especially under the banner of an important cause such as the Katharine House Hospice.

“Opening the garden across the seasons allows visitors to explore its changing palette – different flowers, evolving colours, and trees that transform month by month, ensuring that every visit feels unique.”

In the 2025-26 season, the scheme raised over £6,100 for Katharine House.

Roseann Thompson, community engagement manager, said: “We are so grateful to our supporters who are generously opening their gardens to the public to raise money for Katharine House.

“We rely heavily on donations from our community to keep our hospice running, so this support is vital.”

Garden visitors can enjoy floral borders, water features, orchards, and family-friendly scavenger hunts.

Many gardens also offer teas, cakes, and scavenger hunts.

More information is available at khh.org.uk/gardens.