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 27 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 and 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.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Read morePayment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
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.
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