About Moat House
Each year over 600 tulip bulbs are planted and the spring garden has snowdrops, narcissus, scylla, crocus, gladiolus, byzantine, camassia.
Established rose arbours and herbaceous borders abound in summer.
Moat House
Set in a two acre historic and partially moated site. This tranquil, mature garden has been developed over 20 years. Bordered by mature trees the garden has various sections inc a sunken garden, rose and clematis arbours, herbaceous borders with hydrangeas and alliums, small arboretum. A Hartley Botanic greenhouse erected and parterre have been created.
Owner Info
- Mr & Mrs Richard Mason
- [email protected]
- 01284 810941
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Location details
Moat House,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP29 5LE
Directions to Moat House
A14 J42: leave r'about towards Westley. Through Westley village at Xroads. R towards Barrow/Saxham. After 1.3m turn L down track and follow signs. Garden is ½m from church.
Moat 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 Home-made teas. All refreshments are home-made.
Admission
Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of 20+.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission
Adult: Free
Child: Free
Accessibility
- No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Moat House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Moat 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.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Moat House, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Moat House are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Moat House 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.