For a taste of Chelsea close to home, part the shrubbery this summer and grab a glimpse of the many 'secret gardens' on offer in Norfolk's Open Gardens scheme...SATURDAY 30th May
The Break Teddy Bears' Picnic. Bring a rug, a picnic and the family and join Geoffrey, the Break Bear and the Jayne May-Sysum Jazz Band. Tractor & Trailer Rides, Woodland Walks, Colouring Competition, Decorate Bear Cookies.
Location: Stody Estate 10-4pm £10 per car
Details: (01263) 822161
SUNDAY 31st May
Chestnut Farm 11-5pm
3 Acre plantsman's garden with colourful borders, shrubs and trees in an informal setting. Teas, coffees and light lunches. Plant sales. Admission £3, children free. Ample parking. Proceeds to St. Helen and All Saints Church, West Beckham.
Location: Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, Holt. Further information: (01263) 822241
Derwen and Sol. 11-5pm
Herbaceous borders, shrubs, fruit trees, ponds, gravel garden, vegetable plots, unusual plants and shrubs, lawned areas. 2 greenhouses, chickens. Gravel driveway, some narrow paths.
Location: Between B1146 & A1065. Whissonsett Road, Colkirk NR21 7NL. Alan & Maureen Piggott. 2m S of Fakenham. (Colkirk not signed from A1065), follow NGS signs. Homemade teas. Adm £4, children free.
The Mowle 1.30-5.30pm
Approx 21/2 acres running down to marshes. The garden includes several varieties of catalpa. Japanese garden and enlarged wildlife pond with bog garden. A special border for gunnera. Home-made teas.
Location: 5 W ofWroxham. B1062 Wroxham to Ludham 7m. Turn R by Ludham village church into Staithe Rd. Garden 1/4 m from village. Adm £3.50, chd free. Visitors also welcome by appt anytime, please call first. 01692 678213, ann@mowlegreen.fsnet.co.uk.
Oulton Hall 11-5pmC18 manor house (not open) and clocktower set in 6-acre garden with lake and woodland walks. Chelsea designer’s own garden - herbaceous, Italian, bog, water, wild, verdant, sunken and parterre gardens all flowing from one tempting vista to another. Developed over 15yrs with emphasis on structure, height and texture, with a lot of recent replanting. Silver Gilt medal - RHS Award Chelsea Show. Home-made teas, in aid of Oulton PPC.
Location: Oulton, Aylsham NR11 6NU. Clare & Bolton Agnew. 4m W of Aylsham. From Aylsham take B1354. After 4m Turn L for Oulton Chapel, Hall 1/2 m on R. From B1149 (Norwich/Holt rd) take B1354, next R, Hall 1/2 m on R.
Adm £4, children free. Visitors also welcome by appt, by written application.
SUNDAY 7th June
11 Bank Road 11-4pm
Small 1/4 -acre landscaped garden with interesting features. Pond, shrubbery, island beds, rock garden, Mediterranean area, seating. Collection of favourite and unusual plants incl bearded iris, heucheras, hostas, ferns. 6-acre allotment site, reputedly one of the best kept in Norfolk, will be open for viewing, adjacent to the garden. Home-made teas in aid of Dersingham Day Centre for the elderly.
Location: Dersingham PE31 6HW. David & Ruth Mountain. 8m NE of King’s Lynn A149 N then B1440 into Dersingham. Bank Rd is 3rd L exit (by recreation ground).
Adm £4, children free.
Burgh in Bloom - Open Gardens 12-5.30pm
Eleven gardens open to the public. Admission £4, children under 12 free - in aid of St. Mary's Church. Ample free parking. Lunches and teas available. Produce and plant sales. Arts and crafts exhibition. Songs of Praise in the church at 6pm, accompanied by the Broadland Brass Band.
Location: Burgh-next-Aylsham NR11 6TP
Old Sun House & Sallowfield Cottage. 11-5pmPlantsperson’s and artist’s garden, approx 11/3acres, borders, mature trees, river frontage, old roses, bog garden, fruit trees, wild flower meadow, new mini arboretum. Hens, shrubs, ferns, interesting out-buildings. Colour and interest at all times of yr. Gravel drive, lawn and woodchip paths. Home-made teas in aid of St John Ambulance, Wymondham branch.
Location: At T-lights on B1172 at edge of Wymondham turn to town centre. Immed turn L, follow main st, 50 metres past market cross, turn L into car park. From top of car park down Chandlers Hill turn R then L into Damgate. Adm £3, children free.
SUNDAY 14th June
Beck House 11-5pm
11/2 acres, packed borders of unusual perennials, shrubs and trees, large natural pond and paths through wild areas with lovely views across the river. S-facing front garden with drought-loving plants; sit and enjoy the tranquil views on the many seats provided. Featured in ‘Amateur Gardening’. Gravel drive, assistance given if needed.Bridge Road, Colby, nr Aylsham NR11 7EA.
Location: 14m N of Norwich. Take B1145 from N Walsham to Aylsham, after 31/2 m turn R into Bridge Rd opp Banningham Bridge Old Garage, next to school (Colby). Home-made teas. Adm £3, children free. Visitors also welcome by appt. Hazel &Tony Blackburn, 01263 733167 (evenings).
The Dutch House 2-5pm
Long, narrow garden of approx 21/2 acres leading through marsh and wood to Womack Water. Designed and planted originally by the painter Edward Seago and recently replanted by the present owner. Access to Womack Water limited due to steep bridge and uneven paths. Further re-planting in hand. Wheelchair access possible but difficult, terrace, cobbles and steps.
Location: Ludham NR29 5NS. 5m W of Wroxham. B1062 Wroxham to Ludham 7m. Turn R by Ludham village church into Staithe Rd. Garden 1/4 m from village. Home-made teas. Adm £3.50, children free. Mrs Peter Seymour, 01692 678225. Visitors also welcome by appt.
Great Barn Farm (Combined with Manor Farm) 12-5pm
Established farmhouse garden going through transitional phase. Long established herbaceous borders and kitchen garden. Fruit cage and small orchard area. Newly planted low maintenance bed for yr round interest. Established pond and patio. Children’s lawn. Woodland garden with den. Child friendly. Limited wheelchair access, some gravel paths. Moderately sloping garden.
Location: Gayton Thorpe PE32 1PN. 7m E of King’s Lynn. On B1145, R onto B1153, 1st L to Gayton Thorpe, continue through village towards B1145, last house on L. Homemade teas. Adm £4 (share to Gayton & Thorpe PCC).
Manor Farmhouse 2-6pmCharming 4-acre garden surrounds an attractive farmhouse. Many interesting features. Formal quadrants with obelisks. ‘Hot Spot’ with grasses and gravel. Small arboretum with specimen trees, pleached lime walk, vegetable parterre and rose tunnel. Unusual ‘Taj’ garden with old-fashioned roses, tree peonies, lilies and pond. Small herd of Formosan Sika deer. Featured in local press.
Location: Wellingham PE32 2TH. 7m from Fakenham, 8m from Swaffham, 1/2 m off A1065 N of Weasenham. Garden is beside the church. Home-made teas. Teas in aid of The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House. Adm £3.50, chd free. Visitors also welcome by appt. Robin & Elisabeth Ellis, 01328 838227, www.manor-house farm.co.uk.
Summer Cottage 11-5pm
A ‘Tardis’ created from an old apple orchard in 2000, behind a pink cottage. 5 small gardens in
1/3 -acre linked by brick, grass and gravel paths, featuring wild flowers with pond and summerhouse. Formal English borders, intimate sundial retreat, model kitchen garden and walled area with bamboos. Possibly cricket match on High Common.
Location: High Common, Swardeston NR14 8DL. 4m S of Norwich. Take B1113 out of Norwich, turn R at Swardeston Village sign, down Short Lane, then L round bend on unmade rd to High Common. Park on edge of cricket pitch or by village hall. Home-made teas. Adm £3, children free. Richard & Deidre Cave.
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