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The Rudhams

East and West Rudham are adjoining villages surrounded by countryside with Anglo Saxon origins. Easily accessible from Kings Lynn and Fakenham. The four gardens are very varied in history, design and planting providing inspiration and enjoyment for visitors. Georgian Wensum House with historic royal connections has a two acre garden alongside a winding stream with large herbaceous borders, rose arches and statuary. C18 Dragonfly Cottage has a ½ acre plot with colourful herbaceous borders, ponds, wildflower areas and small vegetable and cutting garden. Wensum Farmhouse sits on two acres with a small walled cottage style garden and adjoining wild meadow with ponds, meandering paths and restored shepherd’s hut. Close by, The White Cottage is a naturalistic and pollinator friendly cottage garden with colourful borders and courtyard. A local art exhibition will also be available at Wensum Farmhouse.

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The Rudhams
The Rudhams
The Rudhams
The Rudhams
The Rudhams
The Rudhams

About The Rudhams

East and West Rudham are adjoining villages surrounded by countryside with Anglo Saxon origins. Easily accessible from Kings Lynn and Fakenham. The four gardens are very varied in history, design and planting providing inspiration and enjoyment for visitors. Georgian Wensum House with historic royal connections has a two acre garden alongside a winding stream with large herbaceous borders, rose arches and statuary. C18 Dragonfly Cottage has a ½ acre plot with colourful herbaceous borders, ponds, wildflower areas and small vegetable and cutting garden. Wensum Farmhouse sits on two acres with a small walled cottage style garden and adjoining wild meadow with ponds, meandering paths and restored shepherd’s hut. Close by, The White Cottage is a naturalistic and pollinator friendly cottage garden with colourful borders and courtyard. A local art exhibition will also be available at Wensum Farmhouse.

The Rudhams features

Location details

The Rudhams,
East & West Rudham,
Norfolk,
PE31 8TD

Directions to The Rudhams
6m W of Fakenham straddling A148. Several car parks available.

The Rudhams 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. Sweet & savoury refreshments available at Wensum House with plentiful seating.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking available at all gardens. Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

Sorry, The Rudhams does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Rudhams 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.