From extensive spring bulbs to late summer perennials this large country garden set in parkland is constantly changing throughout the year, and there’s usually plenty to see inc Beth Chatto inspired gravel garden and large naturalistic perennial garden flowering May to October. Discover herbaceous borders, a courtyard, roses, vegetable garden and meadows which lead to a sedum hedge and young orchard.
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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 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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 19 October.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
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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