THANKS TO ALL WHO VISITED Ludham Open Gardens and Classic car show 2024. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

A Great Day Out For Everyone!

Come for an unforgettable day on the Norfolk Broads visiting Ludham for our wonderful Open Garden and Classic Car Event.

We have 15 incredible Gardens to visit, many of which are waterside, PLUS 200 Classic Cars, PLUS 20 vintage Tractors, PLUS 10 ferries to take you from garden to garden, PLUS unmissable riverside walks up the river, PLUS musical entertainment all day, PLUS a Norfolk Wherry to visit, and of course more than enough choice of food and drink to keep you going all day! Parking is free and plentiful.

The tickets are just £10 per person, and children under 12 are free. Organised by the Friends of St Catherines Church charity, this incredible and unique event attracts visitors from all over the UK and is not to be missed! All proceeds from the day go toward the upkeep of our beautiful church.

Find out more below

15 Private Gardens

Our gardens are a bit special, even though we say it ourselves!! You can take a ferry from garden to garden at no extra cost, or walk if you prefer.

Classic Car Show

We will have hundreds of cars to see at our Classic Car Show this year. It’s a great event with some amazing cars for you to look at.

Riverside Walks

Ludham has beautiful riverside walks. Bring your binoculars and marvel at all the wildlife.

Wherry Visits

This year you have the opportunity to go aboard the magnificent Wherry Albion.

Starting Handle Club

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There will be around 20 classic and vintage tractors on show – a must see for all the vintage agricultural machinery lovers!

Entertainment

There will be lots of great entertainment all day, from shanty singers, to dancers to Morris dancers to a bit of pop and rock!

Food and Drink

Food and drink will be available in different areas as you walk around, including a Hog Roast, BBQ, Vietnamese Street food, fish and chips and of course lots and lots of tea and cake. There is also a bar plus a Prosecco bar operating all day!

Plant Sale and Advice

Need some advice on your plants? We will have rose and gardening experts available to answer all your questions – bring photos and show them to our experts. We will also have plants for sale.

Spot Reveller and Win!

Reveller is hiding in one of our gardens. if you find him,snap a selfie with him, add it to our instagram page @ludhamevents and follow the page for a chance to win a national gardens voucher! Donations welcome towards Friends of St Catherine’s Church.

Frequently asked questions

Please see answers to all the questions we frequently receive on Facebook. If you have any more questions please check our Facebook page.

How much is the entry fee?

Entry is £10 per person. Children go free.

Where do I park?

There are 2 main car parks. Signs will direct you to them and they are free. There is disabled parking at both.

How accessible is the event?

We have disabled parking in the Staithe Road car park, NR29 5NP, and on Ludham Staithe NR29 5QG. There are disabled loos at all car parks. The Nancy Oldfield Trust are running accessible ferries across to the waterside gardens.

Are dogs allowed?

We love dogs but unfortunately dogs are not allowed in the gardens or on the ferries. Only Assistance dogs can enter the gardens. Dogs are allowed at the Classic Car Show as long as they are kept on a short lead.

How do I pay?

Your ‘ticket’ is a wristband we will give you which gives you unlimited access to the gardens, the Classic Car Show and the ferries. We take cash and cards.

What about food and drink?

We have lots of options to suit everyone, from hog roast to fish and chips, plus of course lots of tea and cake! We will also have a bar in one of the gardens.

How do I enter my classic car into the car show?

Free Entry which is on a first come first served basis. Arrive from 8.30 am and before 10am. Your car must be registered before the year 2000. There is no need to pre book. Each car receives one free entry wrist band to the gardens.

What time should I arrive?

The car parks are open at 9.30am and the gardens open at 10am. The event ends at 5pm.

A few pictures from previous years…