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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 Crown pub sits on the village green with a coffee shop and deli close by. There are large playing fields and a jolly playground. The four gardens are very varied in history, design and planting providing inspiration and enjoyment for visitors. C18 Dragonfly Cottage has a ½ acre plot with lawned areas, mature trees and colourful herbaceous borders, two small ponds, wildflower areas and small vegetable/cutting garden. Georgian Wensum House has associations with the Royal family and has a two acre established garden with large herbaceous borders, rose arches, statuary and small meandering stream. Wensum Farmhouse also sits on two acres with a walled cottage style garden and adjoining wild meadow with ponds and meandering paths. Close by, The White Cottage is a young naturalistic, colourful, cottage garden and courtyard.

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  • Mrs Amanda McCallum
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 Crown pub sits on the village green with a coffee shop and deli close by. There are large playing fields and a jolly playground. The four gardens are very varied in history, design and planting providing inspiration and enjoyment for visitors. C18 Dragonfly Cottage has a ½ acre plot with lawned areas, mature trees and colourful herbaceous borders, two small ponds, wildflower areas and small vegetable/cutting garden. Georgian Wensum House has associations with the Royal family and has a two acre established garden with large herbaceous borders, rose arches, statuary and small meandering stream. Wensum Farmhouse also sits on two acres with a walled cottage style garden and adjoining wild meadow with ponds and meandering paths. Close by, The White Cottage is a young naturalistic, colourful, cottage garden and courtyard.

The Rudhams features

Location details

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

Directions to The Rudhams
6m W of Fakenham straddling A148. Car Parking at The Rudhams Village Hall, Wensum Farmhouse, W Rudham & Rudham House, E Rudham.

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 Light refreshments in the Rudhams Village Hall, PE31 8GN.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking available at all gardens. Limited 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.