Spring Into A Garden Open For The National Garden Scheme

teas. 20 acres where paths wind through a watery landscape, slightly wild and wooded with an abundance of spring bulbs. Dogs on leads.

Sun 26th March Mannington Estate, NR11 7BB (11-4) Admission £6 Child free. Light Refreshments. 20-acres feature shrubs, lake and trees. The garden surrounds moated medieval manor. A special feature is the garden wildlife. Variety of trees and shrubs. Dogs on leads.

County organiser Julia Stafford Allen said “It can be so lovely to get outside at this time of year and these great gardens have opened for us for many years and we are so fortunate to have them in the Scheme.”

Three Spring gardens are opening across the county to support the National Garden Scheme charities during March.

The brightly coloured bulbs of spring are emerging ready for a splendid show for our garden visitors.

These early gardens offer opportunities to get out into the countryside, enjoy woodland walks, and a time to appreciate narcissus and all the other spring flowers, as well as that essential cup of tea and piece of cake.

Sat 18th March East Ruston Old Vicarage, NR12 9HN (12-5.30) Admission £13 Child £2. Light Refreshments. Variety and all year-round interest to explore in this amazing 32-acre exotic coastal garden.

Sun 26th March Gayton Hall, PE32 1PL (114.30) Admission £6 Child free. Home-made

Before visiting a garden, please check the website www.ngs.org.uk for up to date information.