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Southgate House

The former Harbour Master's house, the garden extends to about an acre, half of which is formed on a steep escarpment. Little of the original garden layout existed by 2018. However, we uncovered some historic maps and plans and have recreated the garden and Harbour Master's walks down the hillside. The garden now comprises a combination of garden rooms and styles and woodland hillside walks.

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Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House
Southgate House

About Southgate House

The house was first developed in the Georgian period as the Norwich Harbour Masters office. In Victorian times it was converted to a dwelling when if bordered the former Richmond Hill pleasure garden. Little trace was left in the garden of this past history by 2018. However, we found some maps and plans of parts of the garden including the original woodland paths. We have since used this history to create a modern garden with historical references.

The garden comprises two main areas the woodland garden which looks great in the spring and now forms part of a children’s animal sculpture which is spread throughout the garden. The the second areas comprises a series of themed areas or garden rooms including a scent garden around the west patio, a white boarder, a Japanese garden and an Italian inspired garden. There is an extensive vista over the city too created as a result of the vantage point upon which the original house was built. The garden is nature friendly and we have a great deal of wildlife including deer despite the dog. Oh yes, we are dog friendly too!

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Location details

Southgate House,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR1 2AQ

Directions to Southgate House
Southgate House is on Southgate Ln by the pedestrian X-ing on Bracondale. The house is found on the L at the bottom of the lane.

Southgate House openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Southgate House. Tickets for all three gardens sold at Southgate House.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • The flatter parts of the garden are wheelchair accessible, the woodland area is not. The garden is stepped in areas too due to the slope of the land.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Southgate House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Southgate House. 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.

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

Sorry, Southgate House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Southgate House 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.