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Norwell Nurseries

Jewel box of over 3,000 different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a one acre plantsman’s garden inc shady garden with orchids, woodland gems, cottage garden borders, alpine and scree areas. Pond with opulently planted margins. Extensive herbaceous borders and effervescent colour themed beds. Sand beds showcase Mediterranean, North American and alpine plants.

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Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries
Norwell Nurseries

About Norwell Nurseries

Jewel box of over 3,000 varieties of different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a one acre plantsman’s garden. Inspirationally planted to show what can be grown on heavy, unforgiving clay in a frost pocket. It includes shady garden with orchids, woodland gems, especially Trilliums, Erythroniums and Astrantias, Hosta walk, with over 100 hostas from miniatures to giants, cottage garden borders, alpine and scree areas. Large naturalistic pond teeming with wildlife and opulently planted margins and bog gardens. Extensive herbaceous borders and effervescent colour themed beds. Patio ‘bell’ borders drip with Dieramas (Angel’s Fishing rods) in mid summer. Innovative Grassoretum (like an arboretum but for grasses). New borders every year. We are the UK pioneers of growing tricky plants in pure sand, now having twenty innovative sand beds. These provide all year colour for North American, Mediterranean and alpine plants. We are especially known for autumn colour, with Sedums, Asters, Nerines and hardy Chrysanthemums. Highly rated on Trip Advisor and attracts visitors from all over the UK and Europe with many coming as coach parties. National Collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums and Astrantias. Featured in Country Life, English Garden and Garden Answers magazines, RHS Garden magazine and the highly prestigious Gardens to Visit books 2012-2024.

Nationally renowned nursery open with over 1,500 different rare plants for sale. Autumn opening features UK's largest collection of hardy chrysanthemums for sale and the National Collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums. New borders inc the National Collection Of Astrantias. Innovative sand beds.

Norwell Nurseries features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Norwell Nurseries,
Norwell,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6JX

Directions to Norwell Nurseries
Off A1 at Cromwell turning, take rd to Norwell at bus stop. Or from A616 take Caunton turn.

Norwell Nurseries 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 in Norwell Village Hall, Carlton Ln, on Sunday 30th June, other dates at the nurseries. Refreshments in aid of Village Hall and NGS.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in Village Hall (30 June) and Norwell Nurseries (3 July). Refreshments in aid of Village Hall and NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in Village Hall (30 June) and Norwell Nurseries (3 July). Refreshments in aid of Village Hall and NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 18:00-20:30

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 in Norwell Village Hall, Carlton Ln, on Sunday 30th June, other dates at the nurseries. Refreshments in aid of Village Hall and NGS.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Grass paths, no wheelchair access to woodland paths.
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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  Norwell Nurseries. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Norwell Nurseries are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Norwell Nurseries 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.