Winter Closure

Careys will be closed from 24th December 2025 - 22nd January 2026 inclusive. We will then re-open for our Winter Coffee Mornings on selected Friday and Saturday mornings until Feb Half Term. There are two Migration Festivals coming up, Part 1: Radical Friendship is running from 30th Jan - 1st Feb. Part 2: Bringing Nature Back is running from 13th - 15th February. We hope you can join us. For all openings, tickets and events please visit our Events and Visits pages from the top navigation bar.

Visitors enjoying Carey’s Secret Garden on a sunny summer day, strolling through lush greenery, relaxing in the vibrant garden, and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere.

Welcome

A garden for everyone

Behind a 150 year old wall, situated just outside of Wareham, Dorset, sits 3.5 acres in the midst of transformation. Left untouched for more than 40 years, this garden is now flourishing once again.

Boundaries are marked by edible hedgerows. Trees have been planted that’ll fruit the best of British, as well as roses, flowers, veggie patch and herb gardens.

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Coming up next

Migration Festivals

Join us for part 1: Radical Friendship from 30th Jan - 1st Feb 2026. Art installations, talks, workshops, great food and inspiring storytelling.

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  • Nature

    Where we let 
nature show off

    At Careys we've designed a space that nurtures the Purbeck bioregion’s unique ecosystem. Our sustainable approach fosters biodiversity, creating habitats for local wildlife and plants. It’s a living landscape where nature flourishes, celebrating its beauty in harmony with the rhythms of the seasons.

  • The roundhouse potting shed and greenhouse at Careys featuring the tea garden, and citrus trees

    Learn

    More than a beautiful garden

    The Secret Garden offers a unique educational experience, perfect for those passionate about sustainability, permaculture, regeneration, and history. Careys serves as a living classroom, inspiring visitors to explore eco-friendly practices, discover regenerative gardening techniques, and connect with the area’s rich historical roots.

  • Four children potting plants at Carey’s Secret Garden, working together in the garden to plant and care for seedlings, enjoying a hands-on nature experience

    Support

    Space for all

    Careys is a safe, welcoming space where everyone, no matter their background, can find peace and connection with nature. Set in the tranquil Purbeck countryside, our garden invites visitors to explore, relax, and enjoy a sense of belonging and harmony with the natural world.

Flourishing again and ready for you to visit

Left wild and untamed for 40 years, Careys was rediscovered in 2019. Lovingly and sensitively restored, it opened to visitors in 2021. Come and explore.

  • Kids and Families.

    There’s plenty for kids to learn and do here in the garden

  • Groups

    WI's, Gardening Clubs, Photography Groups, all are welcome.

  • Accessibility

    Our guide for mobility and access in and around the garden.

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