Enjoy beautiful blooms across Norfolk, with these secret spots opening to the public in May 2024 as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS).
The NGS gives visitors unique access to more than 3,500 exceptional private gardens across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
It raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
1. Wretham Lodge, East Wretham
When: May 5-6, 11am-5pm
A 10-acre garden surrounding a former Georgian rectory (not open), with bluebell and woodland walks and an abundance of spring flowers.
2. Barton Bendish Hall, Barton Bendish
When: May 12, 11am-5pm
There are 10 acres set within farmland in this traditional private country estate garden.
3. Holme Hale Hall, Holme Hale
When: May 12, 12noon-4pm
Marvel at a walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard, 130-year-old wisteria and a wildflower meadow.
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4. Stody Lodge, Melton Constable
When: May 14, 1pm-5pm
Spectacular gardens with one of the largest concentrations of rhododendrons and azaleas in East Anglia.
5. Blickling Lodge, Blickling
When: May 19, 12noon-5pm (also by arrangement for groups May 19-September 27)
A Georgian house (not open) set in 17 acres of parkland, including a cricket pitch, walled kitchen garden and woodland water garden.
6. Ferndale - 14 Poringland Road, Upper Stoke Holy Cross
When: May 26, 11am-4pm
A third of an acre featuring seating areas, arches, flower borders, a pond, vegetable plots and a greenhouse.
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7. Lexham Hall, Litcham
When: May 26, 11am-5pm
Parkland with lake and river walks surround this historic house (not open), featuring a formal garden with roses and a traditional working kitchen garden.
8. Warborough House - 2 Wells Road, Stiffkey
When: May 26, 11am-5pm
A seven-acre garden of contrasts, from formal terraces to a wildflower area, on a steep chalk slope surrounding a 19th-century house (not open).
9. Hoe Hall, Dereham
When: Open by arrangement from May 15-June 30
Visit a walled garden featuring a long, white wisteria walk in the grounds of a Georgian rectory surrounded by parkland.
Find out further details, including admission prices, and pre-book (if required) at ngs.org.uk
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