Recently filmed for Gardeners’ World, this three acre naturalistic garden set in parkland is constantly changing throughout the year and there’s usually plenty to see. Explore the gravel garden, large perennial garden and the courtyard rose garden. We have herbaceous borders and nursery beds, meadows and long sedum hedge. Minimal watering and experimental planting with climate resilience in mind.
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We welcome groups but are very happy to open for individuals too. It’s a large garden with an emphasis on biodiversity and we don’t have time to find all the weeds! Planted with climate change in mind this is a forward thinking fairly low maintenance, naturalistic garden which hopes to provide inspiration and ideas you can take home.
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The Lodge,
Bury Road,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP30 0ED
Directions to The Lodge
From N: turn L up Water Ln off A134, at Xrds, turn R & go exactly 1m on R. From S: turn R up Ixer Ln, R at T-junc, ½m on R. Before post box on R & next door to Lodge Farm.
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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 4 October for groups of up to 30.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Yes, coaches are accepted at The Lodge. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Yes, one or more routes at The Lodge are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. The Lodge 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.
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