National Garden Scheme: 12 Keepers Wood, Chichester Open Garden

Visit the NGS garden at 12 Keepers Wood, Chichester and help support thousands of people who live with health conditions such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers.

With record donations in 2024 the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. 2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The impact of these donations to our major nursing and health beneficiaries means that thousands of people who live with health conditions such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers, have been supported by our funding of the nurses, health professionals and case workers who support them. Our funding has also provided support to those in the Gardens and Health sector along with Community Gardens and supported gardeners through traineeships.

The garden at 12 Keepers Wood, Chichester
A north facing, ¼ acre garden situated at the edge of the city, wedged between tall trees and open agricultural land was redesigned in 2017 to showcase its unique position. The result is a garden of different moods: Annabelle hydrangeas, a fern-packed woodland area, and a 90ft Piet Oudolf inspired prairie border, complemented by a majestic oak, a willow tipi, a pond, and a cut flower border.

12 Keepers Wood Chichester, West Sussex PO19 5XU is open for the National Garden Scheme Thursday 10th July and Thursday 17th July
2pm – 5pm. Admission £7 children free. Home-made teas. Pre-booking on the NGS website essential https://ngs.org.uk
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47289/12-keepers-wood

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 July to July for groups of between 5 and 15.

To learn more about the National Garden Scheme, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden, visit https://ngs.org.uk
NB Occasionally Garden are cancelled. Always check on the NGS website beforehand.

Click on this link to look at the interactive
National Garden Scheme 2025 Sussex Booklet