National Garden Scheme – Norfolk

2026 will see numerous gardens in Norfolk opening for The National Garden Scheme “By Arrangement” with a few exclusively opening for these bespoke visits. These wonderful, often hidden gems are really worth exploring if you are keen to return to a garden you love, perhaps missed a public open day or simply want to explore somewhere completely unchartered.

Full details are included in the Garden Visitors’ Handbook or online at ngs.org.uk/norfolk-by-
arrangement. Why not contact a garden owner directly and enjoy a day out with your friends and family?

Chestnut Farm, Beck House and Horstead House are all open by arrangement in March.

Of the 18 gardens opening By Arrangement this year, the following are not holding public openings making your visit all the more special. They include new and exciting gardens to explore as well as some firm favourites.

BECK HOUSE, Weston Longville, Norwich March to October for groups of 10+. Tirelessly updated by the current owners, this garden is bordered by shallow becks and has many different border styles. Large patio areas and lots of vertical interest with pergolas and specimen trees.
BROADWAY FARM, Scarning, Dereham. June to July for groups of between 15 and 35. A ½ acre cottage garden surrounding a C14 clapboard farmhouse. A plantswoman’s garden with colourful herbaceous borders and well planted pond.
DALE FARM, Dereham. June to July for groups of between 15 and 40. A plant lover’s garden with over 1000 plant varieties in exuberantly planted borders with sculptures. Collection of 150 hydrangeas and a wide choice of plants for sale.
DUNBHEAGAN, Westfield. June to July for groups of 20+. Relax and enjoy the garden where the rare and unusual rub shoulders with the more recognisable plants in this ever-changing plantsman’s garden. Lots to explore with a riot of colour all summer.
HIGHVIEW HOUSE, Roughton July to October for groups of between 20 and 80. A two acre garden designed and maintained by current owners over last 20 years. Over 12,000 plants to encourage wildlife and Home of the National Collection of Salvia microphylla cvs and relatives.
HOE HALL, Hoe, Dereham. 15 May to June for groups of between 10 and 50. The main visual is a walled garden featuring a long white wisteria walk. Set in the grounds of a Georgian rectory and surrounded by parkland, the garden incorporates a wide variety of planting.
SOUTHGATE BARN, South Creake. May to June for groups of between 6 and 12. NEW! A 1 ¼ acre garden full of interest and a borrowed view. Recently restored with abundant planting and colourful herbaceous borders.
VICARAGE HOUSE, Great Holkham. May to September for groups of between 10 and 40. Developed over the past 35 years, this 6 acre garden includes a walled garden, gravel garden, sunken garden, cutting garden and small arboretum.

Before visiting a garden, it is advisable to check the website for up to date information at
www.ngs.org.uk.