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Stody Lodge

Spectacular gardens with one of the largest concentrations of rhododendrons and azaleas in East Anglia. Created in the 1920s, the gardens also feature magnolias, camellias, a variety of ornamental and specimen trees, late daffodils and bluebells. Expansive lawns and magnificent yew hedges. Woodland walks and four acre water garden filled with over 2,000 vividly-coloured azalea mollis.

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Stody Lodge
Stody Lodge
Stody Lodge
Stody Lodge
Stody Lodge
Stody Lodge

About Stody Lodge

The spectacular and unusual Stody Lodge Gardens is well-known for the sheer intensity of its planting together on a grand scale, 14-acres in total. The extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, magnolias and camellias, all under-planted with bluebells and spring bulbs, continue to make this family garden an exhilarating and inspiring destination.

The 4-acre Water Gardens, approached via the long rhododendron-lined drive, are considered to be the largest mass planting of Azalea mollis (around 2,000 plants) in the country. New for 2023 is the redevelopment of the Old Rose Garden with two large new herbaceous beds.
Dogs on leads welcome. Please visit www.stodylodgegardens.co.uk for more information.

Website:

https://www.stodylodgegardens.co.uk

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Location details

Stody Lodge,
Melton Constable,
Norfolk,
NR24 2ER

Directions to Stody Lodge
Off B1354. Signed from Melton Constable on Holt Rd. For SatNav NR24 2ER. Gardens signed as you approach.

Stody Lodge openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to most areas of the garden. Some gravel paths with uneven ground.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Stody Lodge. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Stody Lodge. 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 Stody Lodge, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Stody Lodge are accessible to wheelchair users.

Stody Lodge is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.