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Wolfe Hall

Wolfe Hall is a C16 house and former ecclesiastical retreat in 5½ acres. Mark and Jo have changed the grounds from mostly horse paddock to gardens. The gardens inc an established orchard, a veg plot, pond, a new orchard of heritage apple and various statuary. Some 1½ acres of perennials and grasses loosely based on Piet Oudolf's planting style.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs Mark and Joanne Howard
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About Wolfe Hall

Wolfe Hall is a new garden for this year’s event. It is a 16th century house and former ecclesiastical retreat in 5.5 acres of land. The current owners, Mark & Joanne Howard, bought the house in late 2018 and since 2021 they have changed the grounds from mostly horse paddock to gardens.
Although new to gardening, Mark & Jo have planted 200+ trees, 150m of hedging, 5000+ plants and 10,000+ spring bulbs. The gardens include an established orchard – which is probably the site of the original house; a busy vegetable plot; a large pond (with deep water); a new orchard of English heritage apple trees; various artworks including a large kinetic sculpture and a towering granite torso; 1.5 acres area of perennials & grasses. The perennials & grasses garden is loosely styled on a Piet Oudolf approach and was planted in 2022.

The entrance for the day is via the stable block where tea, coffee & cake and WC are available.

Please be aware that our grounds are not perfectly flat and we have deep water. Robust wheelchairs should be able to access most of the garden provided the weather is dry.

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Location details

Wolfe Hall,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP29 5EZ

Directions to Wolfe Hall
Follow signs for Wolfe Hall Grain Store for parking. Walk back along the lane to the stable entrance on your L. WC is available but it is not wheelchair accessible.

Wolfe Hall openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Generally wheelchair accessible. Garden uneven, with areas of gravel. Not suitable in wet weather.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Wolfe Hall at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Wolfe Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Wolfe Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Wolfe Hall 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.