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The Almonds

With the small cloud hedge to your left, enter the front garden laid out in the English country style, with a landscaped stream and floral and shrub borders. Pass through to the rear and the garden opens to an acre of flower meadow, orchard, glasshouses, vegetable/fruit plots, ponds and borders, inc interesting architectural features and sculptures.

Owner Info

  • Margaret Boulton and Andy Maule
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds
The Almonds

About The Almonds

This is not a formal garden. It is a garden of many and diverse spaces. The garden celebrates native flora (including several species of native orchids) and fauna (sometimes welcome, sometimes not). There is an orchard of various fruit types, with some local Norfolk apple varieties. The garden has many interesting aspects throughout the year within a framework of hard design that includes: architectural features using reclaimed decorative heritage items that celebrate part of village history, an architect-designed summer house constructed with recycled materials, and a collection of sculptures produced by the owner. The property is located on the edge of Mattishall village where roadside parking is limited. Please follow signs for parking nearby (approx 300 metres). Please park responsibly.

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The Almonds features

Location details

The Almonds,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 3JT

Directions to The Almonds
Mattishall from Norwich: turn L before church. From Dereham go to Mattishall church, turn R. Garden is approx ½m on R. What3words app: fortress.went.perfected. Signs to parking approx 300m.

The Almonds 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. Refreshments in aid of Mudeka Foundation.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access difficult in places due to gravel paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Almonds at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Almonds. 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.

Sorry, The Almonds does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Almonds 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.