A walled, wild plot that’s been untouched for over 40 years. Until now.
Winter Gardens: If you'd like to visit the Secret Garden during our usual winter closure, please email us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.
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Garden Visits
The Secret Garden is open for pre-booked visits from Wednesday to Saturday each week Mar-Oct. Come and explore the project . . .
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Directions
Careys Secret Garden is situated within a 5-10 minute drive from Wareham Train Station. Detailed directions will be provided with your booking confirmation. If you need further prior to visiting please contact us.
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Events
Find out about our upcoming workshops, events and courses, there’s something for everyone at Careys. Book your place early to avoid disappointment.
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Grow With Us
We are excited to introduce our Annual Membership and Gift Voucher options. The perfect way to support the Secret Garden project and a great gift idea too.
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Gift Vouchers
Treat your family and friends to a visit, course, workshop or event at the Secret Garden. Vouchers are available from £7.50+
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Blog
Follow Careys journey and learn top tips from experts in the fields of permaculture, foraging, gardening, bird identification and more.
Welcome to Careys
Hidden among the rolling hills of a nature reserve in Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck is Careys Secret Garden. Left wild (and most definitely untamed) for far too long, Careys Secret Garden is gently coming back to life. And we’re growing more than simply a beautiful garden. Join us for a Garden Visit.
FREE Garden Tours on Friday mornings at 11am (April - September) with a member of the team, book a garden visit and meet outside the coffee shop to join the tour.
Private tours also available, please enquire.
Opening Times
The Secret Garden is open for general admission from Wednesday to Saturday each week Mar - October.
Winter Gardens: In November and December 2024 we will be open Fridays and Saturdays for pre-booked Christmas Events, Craft Workshops and Festive Feasts. Full details can be found on our Events pages.
Please take a look at our Booking Site for all available tickets.
Book a garden visit to enjoy our Rose Garden, Arid Garden, Stumpery, Herb & Tea Garden, Vegetable Garden and more . . .
Latest from the blog
“it feels like a new breath of life is being drawn in to this place”
— Simon Constantine.
What People Are Saying
“It’s just the happiest place on Earth.”
— Visitor
“You have a perception of what a ‘walled garden’ can look like but Careys walled garden exceeds all of these and we are looking forward to seeing the garden development through the seasons!”
— Hannah, Swanage
“Lovely visit today. Looking forward to future visits to see how it flourishes.”
— Facebook Review
“Paul’s tour was wonderfully informal, relaxed, and very informative. I sat under one of the glorious hazel trees eating a delicious little lunch from the Secret Salt Pig, looking at the wildflowers.”
— Facebook Comment
The Magic of Mycology: A Look Back at Carey’s First-Ever Secret All Things Fungi Festival