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Tapping House

The Hospice garden has been created and maintained by a team of volunteers. The site was purpose built and formally opened in 2016. The gardens are still being developed but many areas are well established and provide a peaceful and tranquil backdrop to patients, visitors and staff alike. Set in grounds of approx two acres there is a variety of cottage garden plants, perennials and shrubs. There is a vegetable plot, the produce of which is used by the kitchen team and wildlife area with pond.

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Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House
Tapping House

About Tapping House

The Hospice garden has been created and maintained by a team of volunteers. The site was purpose built and formally opened in 2016. The gardens are still being developed but many areas are well established and provide a peaceful and tranquil backdrop to patients, visitors and staff alike. Set in grounds of approx two acres there is a variety of cottage garden plants, perennials and shrubs. There is a vegetable plot, the produce of which is used by the kitchen team and wildlife area with pond.

Website:

https://www.tappinghouse.org.uk

Tapping House features

Location details

Tapping House,
Wheatfields,
King's Lynn,
Norfolk,
PE31 6BH

Directions to Tapping House
From the A148, take the turning into Station Rd, B1153 towards Grimston. Wheatfields is 1st turning on the R. The Hospice is located straight ahead at the end of the road.

Tapping House openings

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.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £4.50
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-14:00

Accessibility

  • Full wheelchair access means that our garden space is available for all to enjoy.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Tapping 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 Tapping House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Tapping House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Tapping 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.