There’s a lot taking root at Carey
Garden
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 about to flourish again. Boundaries are soon to be marked by an edible hedgerow. Trees are being planted that’ll fruit the best of British, as well as roses, flowers and a vegetable and herb garden.
Careys Secret Garden is approx. 5 minutes drive from Wareham Train Station, detailed directions will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.
The Secret Garden is open Wednesday to Saturday each week from Feb - Oct, some dates may not be available on the booking site due to private bookings/events. Please check availability here.
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.
FREE Garden Tours are available at 11.00am on Fridays with a member of the gardening team (April - September).
The Secret Salt Pig Coffee Shop serves delicious vegetarian refreshments daily.
Find out about the Berlin Wall Exhibit.
If you experience any difficulties booking tickets please email hello@careyssecretgarden.co.uk or call/text 07927 132 148 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Top Tip: Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our upcoming events, workshops and special offers, sign up here.
Please note, we can only welcome Assistance/Service dogs to the gardens.
Events
Beyond a productive and beautiful garden, Carey is a space to grow skills and inspiration through our unique events. From seed sowing to scented gardening, mushroom foraging to moth identification, bird song to creative clay, and permaculture to propagation. Please visit the Events page to see what’s coming up.
Careys Secret Garden is proud to partner with Dr Anjana Khatwa to offer support to those working in the natural heritage sector in moving forward into a space that embraces equity and inclusion. CSG won gold in best new tourism business for Dorset (2021) and wishes to make the space truly accessible to all. For businesses and organisations looking to learn more about this, please take a look at our Inclusive Practice Course with Dr Anjana Khatwa.
Community
Our Bioregion of The Purbecks - the plant life, soil, wildlife and humans that fill it - dictate a lot of the decisions made at Carey. From what we grow to the fertiliser we use, from how our surrounding woodland is managed to the skills we recruit. Understanding and building these connections and community is fundamental to our shared flourishing.
At Careys Secret Garden we offer a great volunteer programme. You are welcome to come and help out in the garden, socialise and learn about the project in a friendly and welcoming environment. From complete novices to garden enthusiasts, all are welcome. Find out more about Volunteering here.
We are proud to announce we are collaborating with GAIA Card - "The feel good way to save!
GAIA Card is the UK's first wooden membership card. GAIA members receive 50% OFF Garden Visits and Tours at Careys Secret Garden.
Click here to find out more about GAIA Memberships.
There are many brilliant places to visit throughout the county, and the team at Visit Dorset have released a wonderful 2024 Visitor Guide, make sure you’re getting the most out of this beautiful area by checking them out.
the home of
ånd fragrance
handmade | sustainable | vegan | ethical
Smell Good:
Unique, natural and ethical fragrances. NOT mass-produced chemical goop churned out from sterile, soulless factories. ånd fragrances are personally created by Simon Constantine (Secret Garden 'finder’), renowned not only for his nose, but also his ethical, and environmental commitment.
Do Good:
Ingredients are sourced from indigenous communities who know how to grow and harvest best. As partners, not suppliers. ånd fragrance always give back for regeneration, protection and survival.
Would you like to be a stockist for ånd fragrance? We’d love to hear from you!
