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North Lodge

Magical town garden surrounding Victorian Gothic Cemetery Lodge. Strong structure and vistas inc a classical temple, oriental water gardens, formal ponds linked with winding pathways with a surprise around every corner. Original 25m-deep well. Predominantly herbaceous planting. Carnivorous and succulent collection in hand-built conservatory.

Owner Info

  • Bruce Bentley & Peter Wilson
North Lodge
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North Lodge
North Lodge
North Lodge

About North Lodge

Almost 1 acre on a long triangular plot. the gardens have been created over the past 25 years. The garden features help to create the strong structure to make the most of the challenging shape.

The conservatory and temple surround a formal garden with ponds and water features that leads to oriental water garden, with Chinese-style verandah and bridge. The garden to the front features a series of interlinked spaces with yet another pond. All plants for sale are propagated at North Lodge.

Adjacent Earlham Cemetery is also worth a visit.

North Lodge features

Location details

North Lodge,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR2 3TN

Directions to North Lodge
Turn into Bowthorpe Rd off Dereham Rd, garden150m on L. By bus: 21, 22, 23, & 24 from city centre, Old Catton, Heartsease, Thorpe & most of W Norwich. Parking available outside & room for bikes.

North Lodge 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. Gluten-free and vegan cakes available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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 Home-made teas. Gluten-free and vegan cakes available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access possible but difficult. Sloping gravel drive followed by steep, narrow ramp.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at North Lodge at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at North Lodge, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at North Lodge are accessible to wheelchair users.

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