The Secret Garden is a private dining experience, the latest creation to arrive at The Garden Society. Whether you’re looking to host a baby shower, birthday party, conference or more, discover four themed secret spaces designed to host your very own private event for up to twenty guests, whatever the weather.

Reservations are available at £49 per person, this includes 3 hours of private hire of your secret space, your very own host and an exclusive dining package.

Each booking includes a welcome drink with additional drinks available to be purchased from our menu on the day. A special pre-paid drinks package can be arranged via your host at the time of booking.

Little guests (under 12) are welcome to enjoy The Little Gardener’s High Tea, £24 per child.

The Secret Garden is available for private and pre-booked events only.

A minimum of 6 tickets or a maximum of 20 tickets must be purchased for the hire of one of our secret spaces. If you wish to hire a space with fewer than 6 guests, the hire cost is £300.

Bookings can be made up to 72 hours prior to the event.

All reservations must be paid in full and upfront at the time of booking to secure your secret experience.

Please ensure that you purchase a ticket for each person in your group in one transaction. Additional tickets can only be added 72 hours prior to your booking, please let your host know if you wish to purchase additional bookings for your experience.

Please select the date and the time of your experience carefully as transfers are limited based on availability.

Our in-house team of experts will guide you through a tailored experience to help you celebrate your special occasion. Once you’ve completed your booking online you will receive a booking request form to choose one of our four Secret Garden menus, add any specific dietary requirements, include any drinks packages as well request those special finishing touches to create your perfect event.

Please ensure you submit your booking request form as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your event with enough notice to guarantee we can meet your needs.

Hidden away behind the creeping jasmine and boughs of evergreen lies a garden path full of secrets waiting to be discovered in the grounds of The Garden Society, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, SO50 7DD.

Please make sure you have directions to The Garden Society prior to your arrival. Basic directions are also provided on our website www.thegardensociety.co.uk. Directions should be used in conjunction with an up to date map.

The Secret Garden is an outdoor space open all year with appropriate cover however we suggest dressing appropriately for the outside temperature, throughout the seasons.

Please make sure you have directions to The Garden Society prior to your arrival. Basic directions are also provided on our website www.thegardensociety.co.uk. Directions should be used in conjunction with an up to date map.

Please note parking is limited so allow extra time and where possible travel together as the car park gets very busy during peak days, including weekends.

The Secret Garden is open all year round, whatever the weather! Each of our secret spaces are available for three hours once a day, per space from 12pm – 3pm Monday – Sunday.

Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your secret experience start time and visit The Secret Garden check-in to be escorted.

The arrival for each secret space is as follows:

– The Potting Shed: 12:00

– The Ionian: 12:15

– The Retreat: 12:30

– The Forgotten Parlour: 12:30

– The Hideaway: 12:45

Each booking will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis via www.thegardensociety.co.uk

If you are interested in reserving a secret space for a full day please contact reservations@thegardensociety.co.uk

The Secret Garden is an outdoor space open all year with appropriate cover however we suggest dressing appropriately for the outside temperature, throughout the seasons.

In the event of severe or inclement weather conditions, your host will contact you immediately to organise moving your reservation into an inside space available or we will work with you to reschedule for another date.

The Forgotten Parlour is a heated space which might be more appropriate for reservations in the winter months.

Introducing four new secret spaces for you to share with friends, family and colleagues throughout the seasons. The Secret Garden offers something truly special for your next celebration with each secret space. 

The Potting Shed – A traditional English country garden setting with overgrown florals and zinc features

The Ionian – A picturesque scene of white-washed walls, trailing Bougainvillea and the tranquil sounds of rippling water.

The Retreat – A Balinese escape with tropical flora in an exotic spa like setting.

The Forgotten Parlour – An enchanting dwelling lost in time, filled with overgrown evergreens and curious objects.

The Hideaway – A multifunctional contemporary space with stylised planting and all white features. 

Each secret space includes a themed secret menu of food and drink inspired by the far corners of the world with a choice of afternoon tea, Mediterranean grazing feasts, a Persian mezze and pan-Asian inspired small plates. 

Once you’ve completed your booking online you will receive a booking request form to choose one of our four Secret Garden menus, add any specific dietary requirements, include any drinks packages as well request those special finishing touches to create your perfect event.

Once your reservation has been confirmed you will receive a booking detail request form which will present the option to choose one of our four secret menus for your private event. Our host will shortly follow this up and ensure we have all of the correct information.

Please ensure you submit your booking request form as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your event with enough notice to guarantee we can meet your needs.

Each of our secret menus offer allergen free options for Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian. You will be requested to note all of your guests dietary requirements upon receiving your booking detail request form.

Your menu will be prepared according to your exact specifications, unfortunately we cannot accommodate any additional dietary requests on the day.

Once you’ve completed your booking online you will receive a booking request form to choose one of our four Secret Garden menus, add any specific dietary requirements, include any drinks packages as well request those special finishing touches to create your perfect event. Please ensure you submit your booking request form as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your event with enough notice to guarantee we can meet your needs.

Please note we will automatically allocate the menu for the designated space unless you make an alternative selection on your booking request form 72 hours prior to your event.

All dishes will be plated to share.

Little guests (under 12) are welcome to enjoy The Little Gardener’s High Tea, £24 per child. This is a child friendly take on an afternoon tea and is included in the Child price ticket.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available on all of our menus. Remember to tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies you have 72 hours prior to your event.

Once you’ve completed your booking online you will receive a booking request form to add any specific dietary requirements. Please ensure you submit your booking request form as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your event with enough notice to guarantee we can meet your needs.

Each menu includes an alcoholic and non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival. You will be requested to note all of your guests requirements upon receiving your booking detail request form.

The Bar Menu includes a botanical mix of cocktails and mocktails inspired by each of our four secret spaces.

Unfortunately The Secret Garden does not permit additional food and drink to be brought into any event.

The Secret Garden is the latest creation to The Garden Society offering the hire of four unique private areas within the grounds of The Garden Society. 

Reservations are available at £49 per person, this includes 3 hours of private hire of your secret space, your very own host and an exclusive dining package. 

Our seasonal Afternoon Tea offer is available with a reservations  at £44 per person for seating within The Palm Room.

The Secret Garden is a wheelchair friendly environment, however we do require prior notification at the time of booking.

Please note that a minimum of 6 tickets must be purchased for hire of one of our secret spaces or a minimum spend of £300. If you would like to book for less than 6 people, please email reservations@thegardensociety.co.uk where your reservation will be managed by our host and a prepayment of £300 will be taken.

Please ensure that you purchase a ticket for each person in your group in one transaction. 

Additional seats can only be added 72 hours prior to your booking, please let your host know if you wish to purchase additional bookings for your experience. We do have a maximum capacity of 20 people per space.

If you are interested in reserving more than one secret space in The Secret Garden please contact reservations@thegardensociety.co.uk

The Secret Garden is an outdoor space open all year with appropriate cover however we suggest dressing appropriately for the outside temperature, throughout the seasons.

In the event of severe or inclement weather conditions, your host will contact you immediately to organise moving your reservation into an inside space available or we will work with you to reschedule for another date.

The Forgotten Parlour is a heated space which might be more appropriate for reservations in the winter months.

The Secret Garden is an outdoor space open all year with appropriate cover however we suggest dressing appropriately for the outside temperature, throughout the seasons.

In the event of severe or inclement weather conditions, your host will contact you immediately to organise moving your reservation into an inside space available or we will work with you to reschedule for another date.

The Forgotten Parlour is a heated space which might be more appropriate for reservations in the winter months.

The Secret Garden is an outdoor space open all year with appropriate cover however we suggest dressing appropriately for the outside temperature, throughout the seasons.

In the event of severe or inclement weather conditions, your host will contact you immediately to organise moving your reservation into an inside space available or we will work with you to reschedule for another date.

The Forgotten Parlour is a heated space which might be more appropriate for reservations in the winter months.

All refund requests should be made to reservations@thegardensociety.co.uk

Due to limited capacity, any cancellations requests must be made for at least 7-days prior to your session for a full refund. Requests made within 7-days of your booking will be rescheduled only. 

Please select the date and the time of your experience carefully as transfers are limited based on availability and only up to 72 hour prior to your booking.

In the event that a guest does not arrive for your booking, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation and no refund will be issued.

We will only refund bookings based on a full booking cancellation made 7-days prior to your booking. 

All refunds will be made in one transaction to the same method of payment made at the time of booking. Refunds will be actioned within 72 hours of your event.

Please ensure that you purchase a ticket for each person in your group in one transaction. Additional seats can only be added 72 hours prior to your booking, please let your host know if you wish to purchase additional bookings for your experience.

We will happily accept additional decor for special occasions, please let our team know at the time of booking and they will organise any help required prior to your arrival.

Ambient music is provided in The Secret Garden, unfortunately we can’t play personal playlists for your secret experience. 

Power points are provided in each secret space.

There is parking at The Garden Society, however please note parking is limited, so allow extra time and where possible travel together as the car park gets very busy during peak days, including weekends.

We do not offer a private taxi service however most local taxi firms are familiar with our location.

The Garden Society, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, SO50 7DD. 

Southampton Airport Parkway has connection routes via air and rail and is only 10 mins away.