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Helyg

A garden that combines planting and novel ideas to stimulate interest, with many seats for relaxation. There are different areas with their own character, naturalised spring bulbs,many hostas, roses, rhododendrons, camellias, irises, buddleias, fuchsias, azaleas, herbs, vegetables and exotics. Raised beds, three ponds and four water features supplement the plants and a recently added 'dry garden'.

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About Helyg

Starting at the front of the bungalow is a newly planted dry garden and a hosta bed under a flowering cherry and magnolia. A patio has camellias, and assorted other potted plants. Passing the main hosta bed leads to the sheltered side of the bungalow with ferns, dwarf hostas and the back garden. A rear patio features fuchsias and lilies surrounded by a raised lavender beds, and beyond these are a herb garden which also contains agapanthus, eucomis and other various ‘exotics’ in pots, a rose garden, an island grass border, ponds and water features (a 4 ft water wheel and 3 different solar powered pumps), an orchard and other areas with individual settings and walks to explore. There is a large enclosed organic vegetable plot with dahlias for cutting at one end. Suffolk Black chickens provide organic fertiliser as well as eggs! Artistic design and planting is supplemented by stained glass panels.

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Location details

Helyg,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP31 1DN

Directions to Helyg
From Barningham Xrds/shop turn off the B1111 towards Coney Weston & Knettishall Country Park. After approx 1m Helyg will be found on L behind some large willow trees.

Helyg openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Most of the garden is wheelchair accessible.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Helyg at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Helyg are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Helyg 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.