Surrounding a Grade II listed 1655 house with a distinctive Dutch Gable, the garden at Manor Farm is being redeveloped by its landscape designer owner since 2020. Existing elements inc a Medieval wall. Tall Taxus hedges have been retained and incorporated within a framework that notably inc a new courtyard at the front, vegetable and cut flower gardens and more naturalistic areas.
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Still under development and with some parts that have only been recently laid out and planted, the garden at Manor Farm has been conceived around its existing structure of mature hedges and a medieval, listed, brick and flint wall as a series of interconnecting rooms. Each space has its own, distinctive character, reflected in its planting whilst, overall, the garden incorporates traditional and contemporary elements and materials.
Manor House Farm,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR32 5QS
Directions to Manor House Farm
Manor Farm sits next to the Somerleyton Estate Office and is accessed through a farm gate next to a very large brick and flint thatched barn.
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.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Manor House Farm at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Manor House Farm. 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 Manor House Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.
Manor House Farm is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
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