Fonthill House Open Garden Raises £16,500 for Salisbury Hospice Charity

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 06:00

On Sunday, 27th April, the Fonthill House Open Garden event welcomed more than 800 visitors and raised a remarkable £16,500 for Salisbury Hospice Charity

Guests explored the breathtaking gardens of Fonthill House, set high above the Vale of Wardour, enjoying a rare opportunity to experience these exclusive grounds in full spring bloom.

Alongside the horticultural delights of the extensive gardens with rhododendron, apple blossom, and stunning wisteria, the private kitchen gardens and greenhouse, where people were free to wander.

Visitors browsed a variety of artisan stalls offering everything from plants, books, and cakes to delicious food.

Highlights included fresh sandwiches and empanadas from Sol Bakery, drinks from Gardner & Beedle, ice cream from Joanna’s Gelato, and a popular clothes stall curated by Lord Margadale; all whilst being serenaded by the St John’s Swing Band.

Salisbury Hospice Charity expressed its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Lord Margadale and the Fonthill House team for choosing it to benefit from this event. The charity said it would also like to thank the many stallholders, volunteers, and attendees who made it such a success.

Lord Margadale said of the event, “We were blessed by the gorgeous weather, and are thrilled that so much has been raised for Salisbury Hospice. Huge thanks must go to the volunteers, the stallholders and the generosity of everyone who came. We welcomed a record number of visitors through the gate, and very much appreciate the community’s support and patience at the gate and we are actively working on improvements to make entry quicker in the future”.

All funds raised will go directly towards Salisbury Hospice's £3.1 million annual running costs and all the end-of-life care services provided free of charge to patients and their families each year.

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