Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
National Garden Scheme – Norfolk
July 16 - July 27
The next wave of colour is washing across the borders in July, and it is the start of the dahlia season. Several private gardens will open their gates in Norwich. In the centre there is an intriguing garden in Bowthorpe Road, and a delightful selection in St. Stephen’s square South of Norwich, at Stoke Holy Cross is a third of an acre which will give you inspiration. A midweek opening at Lexham Hall and on the same day a special evening tour at the walled garden Little Plumstead. There are 3 levels to explore at Charnwood in Brundall and Dale Farm in Dereham is a plantsman’s paradise.
WEDNESDAY 16th July
LEXHAM HALL, LITCHAM, PE32 2QJ
11-5 adm £8.00 chd free. Light refreshments. Dogs allowed.
Parkland with lake and river walks surround C17/18 house (not open). Formal garden with terraces, roses and mixed border. Traditional working kitchen garden with crinkle-crankle wall. Year-round interest with the walled garden at its peak in July.
THE WALLED GARDEN, LITTLE PLUMSTEAD, NR13 5FA
Evening opening 6-8. Guided tour £10. Pre-booking essential. ngs.org.uk
The delightful and knowledgeable Richard Hobbs will be taking two guided tours, each for 15 people. A special treat to see the recently restored fine Victorian walled garden. Heritage apples and pears against the brick walls. There is a cutting bed, alpine, herbaceous and shrub areas and a Victorian-style glasshouse.
SUNDAY 20th (& 27th July)
NORTH LODGE, 51 BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NR2 3TN
11-5. adm £5 chd free. Home-made teas. No dogs.
Magical town garden surrounding Victorian Gothic Cemetery Lodge. Strong structure and vistas which include a classical temple, oriental water garden, formal ponds link with winding pathways with a surprise around every corner. Predominantly herbaceous planting. Carnivorous and succulent collection in hand-built conservatory.
SUNDAY 20th
GROUP OPENING: ST. STEPHEN’S SQUARE GARDENS, NORWICH NR1 3SS
11-4.30. Combined adm £6, chd free. Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments in aid of Priscilla Bacon Hospice.
A group of six city centre front gardens and a vibrant community garden. As you move along the street of Georgian houses you go from sun loving plants in the sunny gardens of 3, 11A and 15, to shade loving plants in gardens 35, 37 and 39 at the end of the street. Each garden has its own individual and unique charm. All six gardens face onto the street and pavement with level access into each garden.
SUNDAY 27th July
CHARNWOOD, 7 POSTWICK LANE, BRUNDALL, NR13 5RD
10-4, adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas.
A summer garden on 3 levels which has evolved over the past 3 years. Mixed and herbaceous borders, topiary, a small vegetable garden, wildlife garden with pond. Greenhouse, terrace, and pots with a southerly aspect overlooking the Yare valley.
DALE FARM, SANDY LANE, DEREHAM, NR19 2EA
10.30-5, adm £6 chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement. Partial wheelchair access. Dogs allowed.
2-acre plant lovers’ garden surrounding large spring-fed pond. Exuberantly planted borders with over 1000 plant varieties. Sculptures, gravel area, & vegetables. Over 100 varieties of hydrangea. Music during the day. Wide choice of plants for sale.
FERNDALE, 14 PORINGLAND ROAD, UPPER STOKE HOLY CROSS, NR14 8NL
11-4, adm £4 chd free. Light Refreshments. Partial wheelchair access. Also open by arrangement.
Seating areas, arches, flower borders, pond, vegetable plots & greenhouse all make up this 1/3 acre, which is packed with colour. Craft stall and accordionist playing.
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