Open your garden this summer for Princess Alice Hospice

Opening your own back garden is more than just a chance to show off your flowers, it’s a wonderful way to bring people together, celebrate nature, and support local hospice care.

A day to connect
An open garden day invites neighbours, friends, and families to gather in a beautiful, relaxing setting. It’s a chance to slow down, share stories, and build a true sense of community spirit.

By opening your garden for Princess Alice Hospice, you’re not only giving people a great day out, you’re helping us deliver compassionate care to more local families. You’ll also join a warm network of like‑minded garden owners and volunteers, all united by a love of nature and a desire to make a difference.

Every garden counts
Your garden is as unique as you are. Sharing it allows others to experience that same sense of peace and joy that you enjoy every day. Big or small, manicured or wild, quirky or classic — every outside space can inspire, from allotments to courtyards, vegetable gardens to cottagey corners.

One of our supporters, Doug, opened his garden last year in memory of his wife Marie:

“The day itself was wonderful. We welcomed so many visitors, including people from the local community I had never met before. It was lovely to make new connections — and we raised almost £1,500 for the Hospice!”

Doug’s story is just one example of how opening a garden can be a meaningful tribute as well as a joyful event.

Be part of something special
If you’d like to get involved, you can register now to add your garden to our open garden map, and help us create a wonderful programme of events this year — sharing beauty, raising funds, and spreading compassion across our community.

Find out more about Open Gardens

Alain Bakas

We will never be able to thank the team at Princess Alice Hospice enough for the love, care, dignity, and compassion they showed our papa and our whole family. They cared for my papa for a month, and then welcomed him back again for his final 8 days before he passed on 3rd April 2026. Every single member of staff became like family to us during the hardest time of our lives. Their kindness, patience, support, and genuine compassion will stay in our hearts and minds forever. They not only cared for our papa with dignity and respect, but they also supported all of us emotionally every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything they did for our papa and for the comfort they brought him in his final days. Thank you again to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. You are truly special people, and we will never forget you.

Darek Kubik

The shop in Claygate on Parade is well run and stocked place. The manager Mrs Roheana is helpful and friendly person...well done

Nicola Jeebaun

So grateful for the kind and caring team at Easher. They supported us so much while spending our last days with mum Will always be grateful From the Greenaway family

Stephen Nicholson

I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Their warm and helpful staff made a significant difference during a difficult time after losing my grandfather to prostate cancer in July 2017. The bereavement team and therapy offered were invaluable in helping me cope with the loss and navigate my grief. I'm thankful for their kindness and dedication. Massive shout out to Lynne my bereavement councillor who was incredible with me, I’ll never forget you.

Jo G

My Mum was there for 3 weeks before she passed away in Nov . The staff and level of care was amazing, she was loved by the staff. They couldn't of done more for her. Myself and my sister were also supported. We donated a large memorial feather in our Mums memory. It's such a shame that most if their funding comes from donations.

Robert Crapnell

1st class care for my wife, I will never forget the care and attention. My will has provsion to say thank you.

Ruby Bhurji

My dad passed away in jan 26th 2005. The staff was amazing. So supportive through our difficult times. They really looked after dad. They always had a smile on their faces. So grateful for everything they did for dad and us. Just want to say a big thank you and keep up with all the hard work you all do.

Rosanna Stech

The call out night service team of Princess Alice were amazing with my Granny in her last few days. She was able to stay in her own home and have their amazing team look after her when we called them. I would like to especially say a big thank you to Camilla who was always so cheerful, professional and put us at ease when we really needed it. She would remember our family members names despite being called out to a number of houses every evening and was always a reassuring voice when she answered the phone. She made a real difference to my Granny’s end of life and I wouldn’t have wanted her to be under any other care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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