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Holme Hale Hall

Walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard and replanted in 2016-17. Soft palette of herbaceous plants inc some unusual varieties which provide a long season of interest. Greenhouse, vegetables, trained fruits, roses and topiary. 130 year old wisteria. Wildlife friendly with wildflower meadow and renovated island pond. Historic buildings with a dry garden formed from crushed concrete and rubble.

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Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall
Holme Hale Hall

About Holme Hale Hall

The garden is set in attractive parkland with many interesting features including an 1832 dovecote, coachhouse and barns. Ancient oaks, Moated island, wild flower meadows, Opportunity for walks. Large Victorian style greenhouse with displays. Extensive organic vegetable beds with companion planting. Trained fruits. Soft palette of herbaceous plants, including some unusual varieties.

The garden is made up of 3 areas each with its own atmosphere and plants. Formal box hedge structure filled with loose prairie style planting.
Classic Walled Kitchen Garden, attached to the main house. Described as a ‘Hidden Gem in rural Norfolk’. Lunches and Teas served throughout the open day and are noted for being of a high standard.

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Holme Hale Hall features

Location details

Holme Hale Hall,
Thetford,
Norfolk,
IP25 7ED

Directions to Holme Hale Hall
1m E of Holme Hale village on Bradenham Rd.

Holme Hale Hall 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 Refreshments served all day. Refreshments in aid of another charity.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

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 Refreshments served all day. Refreshments in aid of another charity.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

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

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to most areas.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Holme Hale Hall. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Holme Hale Hall. 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 Holme Hale Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Holme Hale Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Holme Hale Hall 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.