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Henstead Exotic Garden

A two acre exotic garden featuring 100 large palms, 20+ bananas and giant bamboo, some of biggest in the UK. Streams, 20ft tiered walkway leading to Thai style wooden covered pavilion. Mediterranean and jungle plants around three large ponds with fish.

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Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden
Henstead Exotic Garden

About Henstead Exotic Garden

As featured on Alan Titchmarsh favourite garden on Britain’s Best Garden, as well Gardener’s World and Look East. Also featured in The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Sun and Homes and Gardens magazine.

This is a hardy exotic two acre garden close to the sea on the East Coast of England! The extravaganza has 100 palms, 200 bamboos, 25 bananas all grown in the ground and unfleeced over winter. As well as the plants, we have 3 ponds, two streams, 60 tons of rock, a Thai style Pavilion on stilts and tea is served in the gingerbread style summerhouse!

Copies of the owner’s book on the garden for sale, as well as quality home grown exotic plants.

Unique garden buildings, waterfalls, rock walkways, different levels and a Victorian grotto.

Website:

https://www.hensteadexoticgarden.co.uk

Henstead Exotic Garden features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Henstead Exotic Garden,
Beccles,
Suffolk,
NR34 7LD

Directions to Henstead Exotic Garden
Equal distance between Beccles, Southwold & Lowestoft approx 5m. 1m from A12 turning after Wrentham (signed Henstead) very close to B1127.

Henstead Exotic Garden openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Also available are coffees, local delicatessen made cakes, home made cheese scones & sausage rolls.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £1.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to parts of garden.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

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

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Henstead Exotic Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Henstead Exotic Garden. 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  Henstead Exotic Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Henstead Exotic Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Henstead Exotic Garden 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.