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Castle Acre Gardens

Castle Acre is an attractive historic Norman village with a bailey gate, castle, earthworks, parish church and priory. Set in the countryside of West Norfolk, there is a bookshop, pub, tearoom, shop and playground. The four delightful gardens that vary in planting, size, style and structure, will provide visitors with much interest and inspiration. Tudor Lodgings, has a two acre garden that fronts a C15 house and incorporates part of the Norman earthworks. C18 dovecote, topiary, and lawns, with borders of shrubs, perennials and grasses, a productive fruit cage and cutting garden. The wild area has a pond, ducks and chickens. Just up the road is Ormonde House, a small walled rear garden facing south with mixed shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Situated in Back Lane, the ¾ acre garden at Highfield House, was begun over 30 years ago and has well planted herbaceous borders, vegetable area, gravel garden and pond with wildflower meadow. Nearby Egerton House is packed with both shade and sun loving plants, patio with pots, a pond and productive vegetable garden.

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Castle Acre Gardens

About Castle Acre Gardens

Castle Acre is an attractive historic Norman village with a bailey gate, castle, earthworks, parish church and priory. Set in the countryside of West Norfolk, there is a bookshop, pub, tearoom, shop and playground. The four delightful gardens that vary in planting, size, style and structure, will provide visitors with much interest and inspiration. Tudor Lodgings, has a two acre garden that fronts a C15 house and incorporates part of the Norman earthworks. C18 dovecote, topiary, and lawns, with borders of shrubs, perennials and grasses, a productive fruit cage and cutting garden. The wild area has a pond, ducks and chickens. Just up the road is Ormonde House, a small walled rear garden facing south with mixed shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Situated in Back Lane, the ¾ acre garden at Highfield House, was begun over 30 years ago and has well planted herbaceous borders, vegetable area, gravel garden and pond with wildflower meadow. Nearby Egerton House is packed with both shade and sun loving plants, patio with pots, a pond and productive vegetable garden.

Castle Acre Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Castle Acre Gardens,
King's Lynn,
Norfolk,
PE32 2AN

Directions to Castle Acre Gardens
4 m N of Swaffham off A1065. Car park in field below Tudor Lodgings.

Castle Acre Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments at Tudor Lodgings.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • Some wheelchair access and disabled WC at Tudor Lodgings and around the village.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Castle Acre Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Castle Acre Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Castle Acre Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Castle Acre Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Castle Acre Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.