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Gardens in the East of England
If you love a good wander among blooms and big skies, Norfolk and Suffolk have gardens worth travelling for, from grand estate parklands to carefully tended walled spaces. Many combine traditional techniques with modern planting, featuring specialist collections, heritage varieties and seasonal highlights that change the feel of a visit month by month.
You’ll also find a growing focus on biodiversity, with meadows, native planting and more eco-minded approaches shaping how these spaces are cared for. It’s a lovely way to switch off, pick up ideas and enjoy a calmer kind of day out.
Have a browse for inspiration or go directly to a business listing below.
_ Featured Gardens
Kentwell Hall
A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the… A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,… Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
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Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century…
Melford Hall – National Trust
This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Norwich Cathedral
The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and…
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Sandringham
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…
Hoveton Hall Gardens
Hoveton Hall's beautiful gardens as you see them today are made up of several areas, all wth their…
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