Cockington Green Gardens

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Cockington Green Gardens.

To all the dads, grandfathers and special father figures who mean so much to their families, we hope you’re enjoying a wonderful day together and making special memories with the people you love.

Wishing you all a very Happy Father’s Day.

01/09/2026

24/08/2026

Even the tiny residents of Cockington, Devon are getting behind Jeans for Genes Month! 💙

A little Bake It Blue gathering has popped up in the village, with plenty of blue treats ready to help support the wonderful work of the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Throughout August, Cockington Green Gardens is donating 20% of General Admission tickets purchased online to Jeans for Genes.

Every little bit helps, even in miniature! 😉

21/08/2026

The back path is now open, featuring a new fence. The team have done a fantastic job of putting this together. #

20/08/2026

REMINDER 💙 There’s still time to support Jeans for Genes Month at Cockington Green Gardens!

Throughout August, 20% of every General Admission ticket purchased online will be donated to the Children’s Medical Research Institute to help fund vital research into childhood genetic diseases.

The Sarah family has shared a longstanding relationship with CMRI and is proud to once again support the incredible work they do to help create brighter, healthier futures for children.

So if you’re planning a visit before the end of August, simply book your General Admission tickets online and enjoy a day at Cockington Green Gardens while helping make a difference.

Book online at cockingtongreen.com.au

Applies to Adult, Concession and Child General Admission tickets purchased online during August. Excludes Family tickets, 12 Month Passes, combined tickets and other offers.

09/08/2026

🎂 A Thank You from Doug

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make my 88th birthday such a special occasion.

I was quite overwhelmed by the many birthday wishes, messages and kind words I received throughout July, and by everyone who visited Cockington Green to celebrate with me.

After all these years, it still means a great deal to see families coming through the gates, enjoying the gardens that Brenda and I started together so many years ago, and making their own memories here.

I also have to thank my family and the Cockington Green team for everything they did during the month, including sending little “Dougy” off on his adventures around the gardens. I’m not sure which of us had the busier month! 😉

Turning 88 is certainly a milestone, and one I feel very fortunate to have reached and shared with so many people.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make it such a memorable birthday.

Doug 🦖

06/08/2026

💙 A special story behind our support of Jeans for Genes Month

Many visitors to Cockington Green Gardens have admired the beautiful dolls house “Misrule”, but few know the remarkable story behind it.

Commissioned by Philippa Poole, the granddaughter of Seven Little Australians author Ethel Turner, Misrule was created to recreate the family home enjoyed by the seven little Australians. Today, it is on long term loan to Cockington Green Gardens, where it continues to delight visitors of all ages.

For many years, Doug and Brenda Sarah have shared a close and longstanding relationship with the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). It is a cause that has always been close to their hearts, and one the Sarah family is proud to continue supporting.

Throughout August, Cockington Green Gardens will donate 20% of every online General Admission ticket to CMRI as part of Jeans for Genes Month, helping fund vital research into childhood genetic diseases.

By simply booking your General Admission tickets online during August, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful day exploring Cockington Green Gardens, but you’ll also be helping support life changing medical research for Australian children and their families.

A special thank you to Jennifer Phillips, Carolyn Forster and the entire CMRI team for the incredible work they do. We’re honoured to play a small part in supporting such an important cause.

Book online at:
🌐 www.cockingtongreen.com.au

20% of every online General Admission ticket purchased throughout August will be donated to CMRI. Excludes Family Tickets, Combined Tickets, 12 Month Passes and other promotional offers.

03/08/2026

A special afternoon at the Chinese Embassy 🇦🇺🇨🇳
Last week, Doug Sarah and his granddaughter Kyralee had the privilege of attending the Farewell Reception for His Excellency Ambassador Xiao Qian at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra.

It was an honour to attend such a significant occasion and to farewell Ambassador Xiao Qian.

We thank Ambassador Xiao Qian for his warm hospitality and wish him and his family every success and happiness in the next chapter of their journey.

Photo: Kyralee Sarah, His Excellency Ambassador Xiao Qian and Doug Sarah.

02/08/2026

Throughout August, Cockington Green Gardens is proudly supporting Jeans for Genes Month and the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

From 1 to 31 August, 20% of every General Admission ticket purchased online will be donated to help fund vital medical research into childhood genetic diseases.

The Sarah family has shared a longstanding relationship with CMRI and is proud to once again support the incredible work they do to help create brighter, healthier futures for children.

Simply book your General Admission tickets online during August and enjoy a wonderful day at Cockington Green Gardens while helping make a difference.

Book online at cockingtongreen.com.au

Applies to Adult, Concession and Child General Admission tickets purchased online during August. Excludes Family tickets, 12 Month Passes, combined tickets and other offers.