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Heron House

Two acres with superb views over the North Sea, River Alde and marshes. Unusual trees, herbaceous beds, shrubs and ponds with a waterfall in large rock garden, and a stream and bog garden. Some half hardy plants in the coastal microclimate.

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Heron House
Heron House
Heron House
Heron House
Heron House
Heron House
Heron House
Heron House

About Heron House

The Heron House Garden in Aldeburgh comprises about 2 acres with a steady slope to the south, and superb views over the River Alde, marshes and the North Sea. It is quite well protected from North and East winds, but exposed to the South West. Because it is only a quarter mile from the sea, it is also generally protected from protracted frosts. As a result there is something of a microclimate.

The top half of the garden is mainly lawns and shrubs with a newly-planted rose garden. It contains a number of half-hardy and interesting plants – mimosa, iochroma, bottle brush, aralia, abutilons and agapanthus. The South East quarter of the garden has a cheerful cascade and extensive rock garden. The South West quarter of the garden has a stream and bog garden, orchard and vegetable garden. A wall of local red bricks surrounds almost the whole garden.

Heron House features

  • Bluebells
  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Heron House,
Aldeburgh,
Suffolk,
IP15 5EP

Directions to Heron House
Last house on Priors Hill Rd on S side, at the junc where it rejoins Park Rd.

Heron House 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 Tea in conservatory.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Heron House. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Heron House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.