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The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden

A 20 acre woodland garden originally laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owner’s great grandfather. Full of many fine trees and shrubs, many seldom seen in East Anglia. A fine collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons, topiary, and the National Collection of deciduous Euonymus.

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The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden

About The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden

20-acre garden and arboretum originally laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owner’s great grandfather. Described as a ‘Cornish Garden in Suffolk’ with its close proximity to the estuary, a high water table and acid soil this sloping garden looks particularly beautiful in the spring.

There is a fine collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons as well as many unusual trees and shrubs seldom seen in East Anglia. Primroses and snake-head fritillaries can be seen in abundance and a couple of ornamental ponds and good examples of topiary surround the attractive walled garden that houses the specialist plant centre ‘The Place for Plants’. The Deciduous Euonymus collection and spectacular autumn fruits and colour give the garden a display in the autumn.

This garden is proud to provide plants for the National Garden Scheme’s Show Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

Website:

https://www.placeforplants.co.uk

The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Daffodils
  • Historical Garden
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Place for Plants,
East Bergholt Place Garden,
near Ashford,
Suffolk,
CO7 6UP

Directions to The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden
On B1070 towards Manningtree, 2m E of A12. Situated on the edge of E Bergholt.

The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access in dry conditions. Advisable to call before visiting.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden 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.