Discover a Hidden Kitchen Garden in the Mendip Hills

Come and spend a splendid day at Asterion & Co.'s in collaboration with Pennard Plants free Kitchen Garden Open Day on Sunday 22nd November 2026, from 10am to 4pm.

Set within the grounds of The Old Vicarage in Leigh-on-Mendip, Pennard Plants' Kitchen Show Garden offers a rare opportunity to explore a fully realised working kitchen garden.

Wander through open beds, glasshouse, polytunnel, orchard and ornamental borders filled with heritage fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible ornamentals. Every plant is clearly labelled, offering plenty of inspiration and practical ideas for your own garden.

Expert advice will be available from Pennard Plants' leading horticulturalist Chris Smith, with expert heritage seed guidance from Mike Milligan.

During your visit, enjoy:

• Scheduled gardening talks, tours and opportunities to ask questions

• An extensive collection of heritage and heirloom seeds, alongside selected modern varieties

• Labelled edible plants, fruit trees, fruit bushes and herbs available to purchase

• Antiques, gardenalia and heritage-inspired pieces to browse

• Freshly brewed tea, coffee and Nicole's homemade cakes available to purchase

Whether you are an experienced gardener, growing your first vegetables or simply looking for an inspiring day out in the Somerset countryside, you will receive a warm welcome.

FREE ENTRY – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

VENUE

Asterion & Co., The Old Vicarage, Leigh-on-Mendip, Somerset

Within easy reach of Frome, Bruton & Bath.

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS

Please do not use the postcode for navigation, as it may direct you to a depot approximately 500 metres away.

Use Google Maps or what3words and open your route before reaching Leigh-on-Mendip, as there is little or no mobile signal at The Old Vicarage.

Google Maps: Search for "Asterion & Co., Leigh-on-Mendip"

what3words: ///farmland.mixers.resonated

Look for the Kitchen Garden Open Day banners beside the entrance gate.

PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY

There is no on-site parking. Please park considerately in the village, within a short walk of The Old Vicarage.

The historic garden includes uneven paths, terraces and steps, but a step-free route is available. Please contact Asterion & Co. beforehand if you have accessibility or mobility requirements.

FURTHER 2026 OPEN DAYS

Thursday 24th September

Friday 9 October

Saturday 21 November

Sunday 22 November

Open from 10am to 4pm.

For full details, directions and the visitor guide, visit:

www.asterionandco.org/kitchen-garden-open-days