Euston Hall Reopens Gardens
Thetford Open Gardens Returns After cancelling last year’s event due to the covid-19 situation, the team behind Thetford Open Gardens are delighted to announce the event will be returning for 2021 – with a few changes to keep everyone safe. On Sunday June 6th and 27th a number of gardens will open as ticketed events. Tickets will be sold through Leaping Hare Box Office and admission to the gardens will be limited. On June 6th all gardens will be adhering to the government’s rule of 30 and visitors will be checked in as they enter the gardens. You will also be asked to stick to social distancing guidelines, face masks are welcome if you would feel more comfortable wearing one. On June 27th if the current lockdown roadmap continues there should be no restrictions to the number allowed in each garden, but visitors will be asked to observe social distancing and some patience might be needed if gardens are busy. Refreshments are always a big part of the event, sadly this year only a takeaway service will be provided – but a piece of delicious cake to take home after a lovely garden visit is a treat in itself! Tickets for the event this year will be limited and for the first time in 14 years the price is increasing. A single ticket will cost £10 per day or for both days £15. “We’ve thought long and hard about the increase”, explained organiser Rachel Woods, “It’s still less than £1 per garden which is much cheaper than the National Garden Scheme, and the hospice has struggled with no event income for over a year, so needs as much help as possible.” The team also decided not to hold their usual grand raffle, preferring not to ask local businesses to donate as they will have faced struggles themselves over the past year. Don’t forget there’s plenty of lovely plants arriving daily on the plant stall at 28 Arlington Way, along with a selection of books and other gardening sundries. All proceeds go to St Nicholas Hospice.
After a difficult year, Euston Hall’s special team of volunteers are thrilled at the prospect of being able to open their gates and doors again. The team enable the home of the 12th Duke of Grafton and his family to be opened each summer, but sadly the pandemic restricted that last year. They pride themselves on Euston being a refreshingly different sort of visitor attraction, personable, unfussy and friendly. Their first opening from Monday 10th – Sunday 16th May will be gardens only in keeping with Government recommendations. The estate comprises 10,500 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland, ancient broadleaf woodland and agricultural farmland. Then between Tuesday 25th and Monday 31st May in addition to the gardens, they will offer limited number tours of the Hall. By September (Friday 17th – Thursday 23rd), slightly larger tours will be offered. What better way to enjoy coming out of lockdown and just 5 minutes from Thetford? Tickets must be booked in advance from the Leaping Hare Box Office. You can find full details at www.leapinghare.org or call 07802 701911. All profits resulting from the open days are donated to local charities via The Suffolk Community Foundation.
EUSTON PARK & PLEASURE GROUNDS GARDENS ONLY
Monday 10th - Sunday 16th May Grounds open 10am - 2pm
£8 & £6
Accompanied Children under 12 FREE
EUSTON, SUFFOLK, IP24 2QH
07802 701911
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