Garden belonging to George Carter described by the Sunday Times as 'one of the 10 best garden designers in Britain'. 1830s farmyard and formal gardens in two acres. Inspired by C17 formal gardens, the site consists of a series of interconnecting rooms with framed views and vistas designed in a simple palette of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs such as available in that period.
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Garden created over the past 35 years consists of a series of formal architectural enclosures divided up by hedges of Yew, Hornbeam, Beech, Box and Holly.
Also contains a series of ornamental buildings, furniture and objects designed by George Carter.
Subject of TV programmes, many books and magazine features.
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Silverstone Farm,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 5EX
Directions to Silverstone Farm
From N Elmham church head N to Guist. Take 1st L onto Great Heath Rd. L at T-junc. Take 1st R signed Gateley, Silverstone Farm is 1st drive on L by a wood.
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.
Yes, coaches are accepted at Silverstone Farm. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Silverstone 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 Silverstone Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.
Silverstone Farm is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
