Secret Gardens 2026

Explore beautiful gardens in Fowey and beyond during May 2026

Gardens are only open May 25th & 26th

Your chance to discover six wonderful private gardens as they open their doors to the public over two days. Discover some of Fowey estuary’s hidden gems – from gardens with spectacular views, to secluded havens, walled gardens, hidden terraces and much more. Follow the trail to uncover a glorious mix of vibrant gardens with a diverse variety of planting.

Copies of the Secret Gardens map will be available from the Festival box office, located in the Royal Fowey Yacht Club, during the Festival open days (May 2nd -9th). 

Opera in the garden

Secret Gardens, is delighted to welcome back Thomas Martyn, who will be performing four short operatic interludes at Broadstairs garden on North Street and at Daglands House.

An impressive tenor and graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London under the tutelage of Adrian Thompson, Thomas now performs at charity events around the country and has taken on a variety of roles in amature theatre productions, such as Tom Collins in R.E.N.T., Val Jean in Les Miserables and  Don Jose in Carmen. You may have also seen Thomas in action recently on Channel 4’s The Last Leg

Thomas will be performing a series of four twenty-minute sets over Monday and Tuesday. Access will be capacity controlled on a first-arrivals basis. 

Tickets:

All funds raised through Secret Gardens support The du Maurier Festival Society (Reg Charity no. 1143916) which stages The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival.
Your open ticket will give you access to all the private gardens listed over the two days, including Opera in the Garden.Children under 12 go free and must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased in situ on the day.
 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Due to the steep nature of the area, some gardens may have difficult access. Visitors may also encounter a range of hazards e.g. steps, slippery and/or uneven ground, and other trip hazards. Neither the Festival nor the garden owner can accept any liability in the unlikely event of an accident. Please make a risk assessment of your and your group’s capability to safely manage these risks before deciding to enter a garden.

Thank you.

Timings:

Monday 25 May:

Broadstairs (North Street): 11am and 3pm  

TUESday 26 May:

Daglands House:  11am and 3pm 

REFRESHMENTS:

Broadstairs, Daglands House and Porphyry Hall Garden garden will be offering tea, coffee and cake throughout each day.

1 Church Avenue will be serving prosecco. & refreshment proceeds will go to the Festival. 

For further information and a map, please visit the Festival Box office, located in the Royal Fowey Yacht Club, open May 2nd-9th, 2026.

Proud sponsor of The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, Secret Gardens 2026