Top Things to do in East Anglia
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Top 10 Gardens in East Anglia, England
Discover the best top things to do in East Anglia, United Kingdom including Fullers Mill Garden, Hoecroft Plants and Gardens, Sparrow’s Nest & Gardens, The Plantation Garden, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Kentwell Hall, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, Merrivale Model VIllage, Helmingham Hall Gardens, Houghton Hall & Gardens.
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1. Fullers Mill Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Speedy3t3 - Brandon, United Kingdom
A wonderful and Stunning garden with a great team of Gardeners and Volunteers. Definitely a must visit destination. With many unusal plants partly set in woodland and beside the river lark. Great free parking, seating areas and shop for refreshments and home made cakes. Its a gem.
2. Hoecroft Plants and Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Sparrow’s Nest & Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JethrotheMutant - Oulton Broad, United Kingdom
We often walk through the park down to the sea wall and back again Recently a WW1 memorial has been constructed which we found very moving and evocative 'All the brothers were valiant all the sisters were virtuous'
4. The Plantation Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
A beautifully restored Victorian garden of 3 acres which is run by volunteers for the benefit of the community. All your entrance fees go the the upkeep of the garden, new plants etc. On Sundays in summer teas are served to musical entertainment. PLEASE NOTE: TOILETS are only open when there are volunteers on duty...on Sundays in the summer and for special events. Please see our website for details of events. Refereshments and toilets are available at St. John's Cathedral Narthex next door. We regret we have NO PARKING, but there is a pay and display carpark next door.
Reviewed By francesl566 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens. An oasis of calm and refreshment and a treat for the eyes. Highly recommend a visit.
5. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,041 reviews
Reviewed By JazzofNorfolk
This is such a wonderful zoo. It's a lovely size, it's big enough for a day out but you will be able to see most of the animals. There is a play part for kids and a picnic area in the middle with tables although we enjoy bringing a blanket and sitting on the grass. The animals seem well looked after. We have been several times recently and if it's raining you can explore the indoor swamp house with crocodiles etc and there's another indoor bit too with birds and fish (our toddlers favourite bit). The snow leopards are amazing and if you're lucky enough to be at the top of the tiger enclosure when one comes up to sleep on the ledge you can get so close you can feel the power and strength of these incredible animals. The gibbons and meerkats are funny. There is a lot to see. Well worth the reasonable price and places like this really need our support so definitely go for a visit. We got a season ticket which also entitled you to money off a few other local attractions in the area including Amazonia in Cromer. We've been about 8 times over the past 6 months! We love it.
6. Kentwell Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 717 reviews
A 50 year restoration project The House: part original Tudor, with later classical elements, mixed with the owners' personal style. Tudor portraits, interesting artefacts and historic tapestries make this a family home with a difference. The Gardens: romantic moats, extensive lawns, walled gardens, massive clipped yews, espaliered fruit trees and giant cedars surround the House. Over 30 acres of tranquil breathing space, with a surprise to delight around every corner. The Moat House: this rare survivor of a 15th Century service building rises sheer from the moat and contains our working dairy, bakery, brewhouse and stillroom. Special Events: Kentwell Hall pioneers domestic living history events in the UK with something for everyone to enjoy together. But we're not just all about history - a wide variety of family events, open air cinema and themed days all bring this historic venue to life throughout the year. Tea Rooms Free on-site car parking Under 5's are free
Reviewed By Zan190775 - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
We septuagenarians went to Kentwell Hall, for the first time, to the lambing & Spring bulb walk event. at the weekend. It was a perfect March day, plenty of sunshine and not too warm for walking. We enjoyed every bit our day out. The woodland walk and swathes of daffodils alongside the moat were a delight. We heard and saw a nuthatch calling from a tree top, listened to great tits and watched numerous brimstone butterflies. We marvelled at the great cedars on the cedar lawn, tried the human sundial (it worked!) and sat on a bench in the sunshine in the walled garden, admiring the wonderful Pied Piper topiary. We tried everything; the dark and spooky ice house, the fascinating Camera Obscura and made a mental note to return in the summertime to see the walled garden again, the sunken garden, fish pond and rose garden etc. We joined the families to aah and ooh over the newborn lambs and saw the biggest pigs we've ever seen, along with their two-week old piglets. We took 'framed' photos in in the barn, explored the pottery wood, which we thought would be interesting on re-creation days and also the forge, which again, we would like to see being used. Our lunch of vegetable soup was delicious. The staff were even able to rustle up a gluten-free roll for me (extra points for that!). There was so much for children to do too. The little adventure playground with its unusual games looked great fun, as did the Storybook Trail. We finally dragged ourselves away at 3.30pm, promising ourselves a summer visit when we can view the house as well as making a return visit to the gardens.
7. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful day out away from the hustle and bustle in our 130 acre organic woodland garden with our exclusive broad. Wander the 3 miles of fully-accessible paths, take a trip on our boat Primrose then enjoy a cream tea or light lunch in our eco-tearoom before browsing around our giftshop. Open all year round except Christmas day Fairhaven is a garden for all seasons whether you visit us in Spring to see the spectacular primula display, in Summer to enjoy our events, in Autumn to appreciate the amazing autumnal colour or Winter to view the wildlife. 2021 Entry prices: Adults - £7.95 Concessions - £6.95 Children - £4.15 Dogs - 30p 2018 Boat trip prices: (Currently Unavailable due to Covid) 20 minute Broads trip Adults £3.85 Children £2.80 Dogs 50p each (only two dogs per trip permitted). St Benet's Abbey trip Adults £6.95 Children £4.85 Dogs £1 each (only two dogs per trip permitted.)
Reviewed By williamwalker890 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Visited on a lovely June day during the week. The car parking is free and entrance fee is reasonable, because we decided to have the day there we also booked the 50 minute boat trip which was excellent being a small launch seating only 12 you had a relaxing trip, the grounds which are mobility friendly in most of the 3.5 miles of paths, with plenty of seating/benches along all the pathways with picnic areas to relax at. The area is dog friendly, plenty toilet stops. At the entrance there is a cafe and a plant for sale area.
8. Merrivale Model VIllage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,523 reviews
Reviewed By AKY90123
Amazing for toddlers!! A warm and friendly welcome, well set up for social distancing with a one-way system, request to touch the interactive buttons with feet or elbows etc. Unlimited crazy golf course play included in entry and feeding the fish (for 20p) plus the sunshine made it a fab full afternoon out for the whole family (2 adults, toddler and infant).
9. Helmingham Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By B707CVlaurac - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Wow! Amazed at recent reviews here, people seem to be wondering why they have to queue or wear masks in shops!! Neither of these are the fault of the wonderful staff in the shop or tea rooms! We’re regular visitors because Helmingham is wonderful in the fact dogs are welcome everywhere, it’s nice to keep an eye on them inside the shop rather than having to leave them outside like some places make you. ❤️ The shop even sells veggies grown on the estate which are always fresh, the different local crafts work really well with the whole style of the shops. The lady in the shop is really knowledgeable about the estate, and letting us know of upcoming events, which is great as we want to come back at christmas for the lights again.Despite it getting so much busier she’s always friendly and willing to help with any enquiries the signage in the shops and tea rooms are really clear too, which makes life a lot easier The coffee and cakes from the tea rooms are wonderful, My girls love the ice creams so it’s a treat to have the opportunity to sit in the sun and see all the wonderful plants, Part of our lockdown project was to take pictures of the garden and write stories, so we’ve spent a lot of time there and will do so till they close for the season.
10. Houghton Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Houghton Hall in Norfolk was built in the 1720s for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. An example of Palladian architecture and interiors by William Kent. It is currently home to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, Walpole's descendant, and his family. Situated in traditional parkland, the house is surrounded by white fallow deer. An award-winning five-acre Walled Garden includes a spectacular double-sided herbaceous border, a kitchen garden with arches and espaliers of apples and pears as well as a formal rose parterre. An impressive collection of contemporary sculpture and other works by world-renowned artists such as Richard Long, Anya Gallaccio, Stephen Cox, Jeppe Hein, Rachel Whiteread, Phillip King, Henry Moore, James Turrell are displayed in the grounds. There is a model soldier museum, gift shop, pop-up exhibition Contemporary & Country in the stables as well as this year's art installation of works by Anish Kapoor. Due to COVID all tickets must be pre-booked.
Reviewed By Norfolknewby-1
Although we live only a short drive away, this was our first visit to Houghton Hall and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon strolling around the spacious grounds and appreciating the Anish Kapoor and other exhibits. All the staff were very friendly and available to offer help if needed. The highlight for us was the magnificent Sky Mirror, lucky to see it on a sunny day which produced the best reflection and light. The mirror works in the main hall were also amazing, in complete contrast to the traditional paintings and furnishings but it worked! Enjoyed a nice lunch and coffee in the Stables courtyard but would suggest if possible a few more tables and seating provided as several customers having purchased their food, were having to wait for a table. Quite understandable as the courtyard is a beautiful place to sit and linger! The formal gardens again were wonderful and plenty of space, were particularly impressed by the ‘Waterflame’ feature
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