26th and 27th July : As part of The National Garden Scheme, when private gardens are open to the public to raise money for various charities, Sparrow Park (also known as The Library Gardens) in Rawtenstall and a nearby garden will be showcased by Civic Pride volunteers. 1pm-5pm on both days.
The Open Garden event is a charity event. The entrance fee of £5 for adults (free for children) goes towards health and gardening charities such as Maire Curie, MacMillan Cancer Support, Hospice Uk, Carers Trust, Parkinsons UK, English Heritage, Community Garden Support and the Garden Museum.
Parking free is available at local supermarkets.
Asda (free for 3 hours) is situated on St Marys Way.
Tesco (free for 2 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday) is across from the Railway station.
Lidl on Bacup Road has no restrictions .
We are welcoming gardeners from across the North West and families and friends to come and see gardens that CPR have developed over the past few years, and a very special private garden.
The main focus is Sparrow Park/The Library gardens. Civic Pride volunteers will be there to explain the work gone into creating such a pristine small park, working alongside Rossendale Borough Council. There will be stalls selling plants and showing some of the tools used by Civic Pride to make gardening easier.
A map will be given to direct visitors to a fabulous private garden and many of the other beautiful gardens around the town which have been developed and maintained by Civic Pride volunteers .
Some of these gardens are entered into the RHS Britain in Bloom competition 2025. Refreshments and cakes will be served in St Marys Church.