Gardens blending features of 17th-20th century. Yew hedges, parterre and topiary, large herbaceous beds, pools and fountains, secret garden. Landscaped parkland with walks past classical temples (and a not-so-classical pyramid!). Best in: spring and summer.
Blickling,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
England,
NR11 6NF
131 acres of beautiful gardens, including a mix of woodland nature trails, water gardens, and a secluded broad. The highlight of the gardens is is collection of candelabra primulas, best seen in May. The gardens are arguably at their best in late Autumn, when Fall colours at at their best.
School Road,
South Walsham,
East Anglia,
Norfolk,
England,
NR13 6DZ
Fascinatingly diverse gardens surrounding a 17th century mansion. Victorian pleasure grounds with a Georgian orangery, many specimen trees, walled garden a superb woodland trails to enjoy. Also see the kitchen garden laid out around a pond.
Felbrigg,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
England
Superb parkland laid out by William Kent with later contributions by Capability Brown and Humphrey Repton. Rare trees and shrubs including holm oaks. Formal walled gardens near the house surround a fountain, but the formality son gives way to lovely wooded walks. Famous for bluebells in spring.
Wells-next-the-Sea,
Norfolk,
England,
NR23 1AB
A lovely 15 acre garden on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, combining both formal and informal garden areas. The gardens are built around a Regency mansion (not open to the public) built by Humphrey Repton. Among the garden areas is a walled garden (known as the Spider Garden after the design of the wrought iron gates that give access to the enclosure), knot garden laburnum arch, kitchen garden, Clematis Walk, woodland walk, and a water garden.
Wroxham,
Norfolk,
England,
NR12 8RJ
A lovely garden surrounding a moated medieval manor house. The gardens at Mannington are wonderfully varied, with a special emphasis on classical and modern roses. A special exhibit traces the history of rose development over the centuries. The gardens are part of the Mannington Estate, owned by Lord and Lady Walpole, who also own Wolterton Park, near Erpingham.
Norwich,
Norfolk,
England,
NR11 7BB
A formal French pareterre is at the heart of these gardens surrounding a moated medieval manor. There is also a walled garden and kitchen garden, and enjoyable woodland walks.
Oxborough,
Norfolk,
England,
PE33 9PS
Attractive gardens surrounding a Georgian house. The gardens at Raveningham were laid out over a century ago, and specialise in rare and unusual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Raveningham is the family home of the Bacon family, and the gardens were planted by the current owner's mother some 50 years ago.
The Estate Office,
Raveningham Norwich,
Norfolk,
England,
NR14 6NS
A 20th century garden surrounding an attractive manor house. The gardens include formal azalea and rhodedendron collections, and a wide variety of trees. A quiet woodland walk leads to a Japanese Water Garden where you will find one of the largest plantings of azalea mollis in the country, with over 200 individual plants.
Stody Estate Office,
Melton Constable,
Norfolk,
England,
NR24 2EW
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