Somerleyton Hall Gardens

About Somerleyton Hall Gardens

The 12 acre Gardens and grounds at Somerleyton Hall have long been considered of first-rate importance, with many magnificent specimen trees, shrubs, borders and plants providing colour and interest throughout the year. With sweeping lawns and formal gardens they are full of interesting statuary, whilst much of the original Victorian ornamentation can still be seen.

The present Sunken Garden was once the site of a grand glass-domed Winter Garden and the Walled Garden, or former kitchen garden, dominates the Gardens’ northern end. Particularly notable is the range of glasshouses and peach-cases by Sir Joseph Paxton, and the 70m iron pergola with its white, pink and double-mauve wisteria.

One of the most popular features has always been the yew hedge Maze, one of the finest in Britain, designed by William Nesfield and planted in 1846. In the centre stands an enchanting small pagoda perched on a grassy mound. Special Seasonal features of the Gardens include: Spring; Bulbs, blossoms and early shrubs May & June; Rhododendrons, azaleas, wisteria & roses July & August; Herbaceous borders, September; Ripening fruit and early autumn colour.

Plants for sale. New for 2021: Jungle garden, walled garden reimagining, kitchen and cut flower garden. www.somerleyton.co.uk.

House created in Anglo-Italian style with lavish architectural features and fine state rooms.