An old 12 acre garden comprised of different areas; a large yew hedge, ancient cedars of Lebanon, canal and other water features. Walled garden and wild areas. Garden planted in ruins of old house. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
A three acre wildlife garden designed as a garden within a working organic farm where wilderness areas lie next to productive beds. Large semi-walled vegetable and cutting garden and a spectacular crinkle-crankle wall. Extensive perennial planting, grasses and wild and uneven areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits in September for groups of between 5 and 10.
A ¾ acre garden, of several different themes. A yew allee, mixed borders inc grasses, roses and perennials, an informal pond and a ‘New Wave Perennial’ open border. Also a small area of woodland plants, trees and shrubs, a gravel garden and a productive kitchen garden with raised beds, inc one for alpine plants and two greenhouses. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 May to 29 June for groups of up to 30.
Approx an acre in a dip on a south facing hill based on a wide range of architectural/sculptural evergreen trees, shrubs and groundcover: pines; grove of Phillyrea latifolia; ‘cloud pruned’ hedges; palms; large bamboo; ferns; range of Kniphofia and Croscosmia. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 15.
A town garden featuring roses together with a wide range of perennials and shrubs. Conservatory, greenhouse, gazebo, summerhouse and terrace full of containers all add interest to the garden. Good views of Framlingham’s roofscape. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of up to 25.
Two acres with superb views over the North Sea, River Alde and marshes. Unusual trees, herbaceous beds, shrubs and ponds with a waterfall in large rock garden, and a stream and bog garden. Some half hardy plants in the coastal microclimate. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to September.
Plantsman’s garden with many unusual plants. Hot, sunny borders and areas of dappled shade planted to explore flower colour, foliage, texture, form, autumn interest and design principles. Rich variety of perennials, grasses, species and shrub roses, ferns and woodland plants, matrix and gravel planting. Also summerhouse, several seats and a part of the National Collection Engleheart Narcissus. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6 April to October for groups of between 5 and 35.
Dry gravel garden (inspired by the Beth Chatto Garden) inc variety of Mediterranean plants, ornamental grasses and herbs. Large herbaceous borders, pleached hornbeam hedge, rose arbours and small orchard. The garden contains various species of trees inc birch, amelanchier and willow in less than an acre of garden bordered on two sides by fields. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 40.
From extensive spring bulbs to late summer perennials this large country garden set in parkland is constantly changing throughout the year, and there’s usually plenty to see inc Beth Chatto inspired gravel garden and large naturalistic perennial garden flowering May to October. Discover herbaceous borders, a courtyard, roses, vegetable garden and meadows which lead to a sedum hedge and young orchard. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 19 October.
Set in a two acre historic and partially moated site. This tranquil, mature garden has been developed over 20 years. Bordered by mature trees the garden has various sections inc a sunken garden, rose and clematis arbours, herbaceous borders with hydrangeas and alliums, small arboretum. A Hartley Botanic greenhouse erected and parterre have been created. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of 20+.
Entered from The Street, a natural garden with wildflowers under a copper beech tree. To the rear, a formal garden designed by Cherry Sandford with a sculpture by David Harbour. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 40.
Lovely setting of large formal gardens around Grade II listed Georgian rectory. Lawns, parterre, large wisteria, alliums, roses, dahlias and lavender. Mini-arboretum of mature trees inc weeping willows, wellingtonia and small orchard. We’re building a vibrant display of colours in insect-friendly beds. Talk about history of house (not open) and gardens on offer for groups. Child friendly. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 10 August for groups of 10+.
Just under two acres of garden divided into areas for different seasons: mature trees and herbaceous borders, ample spring bulbs and blossom. Light soil so many self sown flowers. Damp area with emphasis on foliage (rheum, darmera, rodgersia, hydrangea). Still a work in progress after 35 years. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 24 October.
The 1½ acre garden is designed to be wildlife friendly with wild areas meeting formal planting. There is an orchard and a vegetable plot to explore. Walk through areas of woodland and see laid hedges and a pond supporting amphibians and dragonflies. There is also an abstract garden sculpture by local artist Paul Richardson. We are making changes designed to increase our resilience to drought. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 5 and 40.
1½ acres of gardens developed since the 1980s for all year interest. There are mature and unusual trees and shrubs and riotous herbaceous borders. Explore the maze of paths to find four informal ponds, a treehouse, the sunken garden, greenhouses and woodland walks. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of up to 50.
The garden has been developed since 2002, it has formal and informal areas, a wildflower meadow and a large productive kitchen garden. The River Box runs through the garden and there is a mill pond, which gives opportunity for damp gardening, while the rest of the garden is arid and is planted to minimise the need for watering. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 10 and 50.
A ¼ acre garden, renovated and restyled five years ago. Large herbaceous beds, mature trees, ferns, roses, hostas, pond, plus greenhouse and small vegetable area. Mature trees inc a stunning 58 year old acer and spinney of silver birch trees. Various seating areas overlooking Hadleigh Water Meadows. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of between 5 and 16.
The garden is a combination of traditional cottage planting and contemporary styles. At its heart, a C16 farmhouse provides the backdrop to a number of old English roses, a profusion of clematis and honeysuckle, and a variety of perennials. There are two natural ponds, a Mediterranean garden and productive kitchen garden, whilst paths meander through an area of ancient meadow. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 20.