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The Priory

Beautiful nine acre garden with fine views over Constable countryside; lawns sloping down to small lakes and water garden. A large variety of fine trees, rhododendrons and azaleas with mixed borders and walled garden with a 75-foot long ornamental greenhouse. Wide variety of plants and an extensive vegetable garden with raised beds, and fruit cages.

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The Priory
The Priory
The Priory
The Priory
The Priory
The Priory

About The Priory

Beautiful nine acre garden with fine views over Constable countryside; lawns sloping down to small lakes and water garden. A large variety of fine trees, rhododendrons and azaleas with mixed borders and walled garden with a 75-foot long ornamental greenhouse. Wide variety of plants and an extensive vegetable garden with raised beds, and fruit cages.

The Priory features

  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

The Priory,
Colchester,
Suffolk,
CO6 4RL

Directions to The Priory
Entrance off B1068, 250 metres NW of Stoke by Nayland.

The Priory 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: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over most of garden, some steps.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Priory. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Priory. 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  The Priory, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Priory are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Priory is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.