Iceni News Norfolk Open Gardens: August

Norfolk Open Gardens: August 2020

During these extraordinary times, some of us have been lucky enough to find solace by spending more time in the garden.

Gardens are blooming: lawns are green and manicured, veggies are growing, and every inch of the border is covered with plants and looking colourful.

There has never been such an interest in gardening with many new gardens being created from scratch. Perhaps as a new garden owner, you would like to share the beauty of the garden with likeminded people. Big or small, if you think your garden has quality, character and interest, why not open it to visitors and help the National Garden Scheme raise vital funds for its nursing charities?

There is a team of willing volunteers to support and help you through the process of running an open day. The first step is to get in touch by emailing fiona.black@ngs.org.uk or calling 01692 650247.

Many Norfolk National Garden Scheme gardens are opening during August this year, and will continue to comply with social distancing guidelines. Entry is by pre-purchased tickets only. Tickets can be easily purchased via the National Garden Scheme website. All buildings will be closed to visitors and unfortunately gardens will not be able to offer refreshments.

The gardens below are listed as being open during August, but as situations change, please keep checking the website for confirmed dates.

Tickets will go on sale on the Monday prior to opening date:

2nd August: Holme Hale Hall, Holme Hale, Swaffham, IP25 7ED

Photo: Brick Kiln House

2nd August: The Long Barn, Flordon Road, Newton Flotman, NR15 1QX 5 th August: Walcott House, Walcott Green, Walcott, NR12 0NU 9 th August: Bishop's House, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1SB 9 th August: Brick Kiln House, Priory Lane, Shotesham, Norwich, NR15 1UJ 9 th August: Highfield House, Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AR 9 th August: Tudor Lodgings, Castle Acre. King's Lynn, PE32 2AN 13 th , 27 th August: East Ruston Old Vicarage, East Ruston, Norwich, NR12 9HN 15 th ,16 th August: Greenways, Blacksmiths Lane, Hindringham, Fakenham, NR21 0QB 16 th August: Hoveton Hall Gardens, Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8RJ 16 th ,23 rd ,30 th August: Brick Kiln House, Priory Lane, Shotesham, Norwich, NR15 1UJ

Every Sun and Mon during August:

Acre Meadow, New Road, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9DU