Location: Norwich
Top Things to do in Norwich
Top 9 Gardens in Norwich, England
Norwich boasts museums spanning a ten centuries of history as well as a renovated city center with a pleasant pedestrian area lined with modern businesses and thriving nightlife. With two colleges, both with renowned art and writing programs, travelers will also step into a vibrant cultural scene. Tourist sites, dubbed the Norwich 12, include the historical Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral and City Hall, as well as the newer library and the glass Forum which hosts events from opera to skating.
Restaurants in Norwich
1. Norwich cathedral herb garden
2. 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.
3. East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 955 reviews
The garden is open from 3rd March to 31st October on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 12pm to 5.30pm. The gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage are one of the most exciting surprises in the county, who would expect to find a verdant, sheltered garden in the prairie landscape that is north east Norfolk? Enter the garden and you are worlds away from the local landscape for here there are many gardens within the whole including a new Walled Garden, Rose Garden, Woodland Garden, Mediterranean Garden and a stunning Desert inspired by the landscape of Arizona. These areas are connected by magical avenues and areas of informal planting with some places allowed to be wildlife friendly which includes a stunning Corn Field that contains the corn field weeds of yesteryear and has been known to move visitors to tears.
Reviewed By JoHelenM1964 - Rugby, United Kingdom
Visited on a sunny day in May. The Vicarage gardens have been very cleverly designed so each area has its own unique feel, and at each turn you almost feel you are in a "secret" garden. The planting is stunning and there are plenty of benches to sit on to rest and admire the well thought out design. The woodland area is a sudden contrast to the herbaceous borders. The entrance price may at first seem a little high - but once you pass through the ticket office you realise it is definitely worth the cost. Fabulous tea shop here and great plant shop also.
4. Hoveton Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Hoveton Hall Gardens is part of Hoveton Hall Estate, a small privately owned business located on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. The 15 acre gardens are open to the public from April to September each year. The gardens are a mixture of wild planting and formal walled gardens. There are also two lakes, woodland and parkland for visitors to explore and enjoy. On-site is Garden Kitchen Cafe which is run separately by Alex Firman of Alex Chef Catering. Please note dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
Reviewed By BillyFarmer1 - Aylsham, United Kingdom
I visited (with a friend) Hoveton Hall Gardens, last Thursday (August 13th), the lady at the gate, was very friendly, me and my friend, enjoyed looking around the Gardens, we enjoyed seeing the Spider Garden, the Kidney Lake, the Glasshouse and Streams, in between, looking around the Gardens, we went to the Cafe, where we were able to buy food & Drink, to take away, we went and sat on a bench, nearby, I enjoyed a bottle of Ginger Beer and a Chocolate Brownie, my friend enjoyed a cup of Tea, afterwards, me and my friend, went for a walk, down by the Lake, where we saw three Swans, I took 19 photographs, at Hoveton Hall Gardens, we didn't have time to see the Ice Well, which I will hopefully see, the next time I visit Hoveton Hall Gardens, recommended for people who like Gardens, and also a relaxing time.
5. Green Pastures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By 707emmaa - Norwich, United Kingdom
The finest selection of cakes and cheesecakes you'll find in the County, modestly priced and generous servings. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the garden is a pretty setting and real suntrap. We only had tea and cake today but would happily have eaten anything on the menu, as it all sounded amazing. Everything that came out looked great too. Really vast selection of food to choose from with daily specials board. Sorry no pics, we woofed it all down too quick! We'll definitely be back to sample the Sunday lunch one day soon.
6. Bishop's House Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
A four acre private garden that has belonged to the Bishop's of Norwich for over 900 years. The garden has many hidden delights such as the large herbaceous borders, boxed rose beds, a large wild flower labyrinth, extensive shrubberies, kitchen garden and collections of rare and unusual plants are just some of the highlights to be found. There is also a successful plant nursery area. The garden has been featured in The English Garden, the RHS magazine, The Garden, the Good Gardens Guide and more recently Country Life. The Bishop and his wife open the gardens on Sundays throughout the summer for different local charities.(Over £40000 raised in 2015). Teas and cakes are available. Children and wheelchair users are FREE. (see website for dates) PLEASE NOTE: YOUR REVIEW IS FOR THE GARDEN ONLY NOT THE EVENT AS WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE QUALITY OF CAKE ETC...Thank you. See website for current open days.
Reviewed By judithw664
These gardens are open several times a year. Well worth a visit so tranquil and peaceful for in the heart of Norwich. The roses were beautiful, I was allowed in free as I am disabled and on a mobility scooter and I could drive it all round the gardens with no problems. There was a small restaurant and also tables outside .
7. Mannington Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By BillyFarmer1 - Aylsham, United Kingdom
I visited (with a friend) Mannington Hall Gardens, last Friday (August 28th), me and my friend (who visited Mannington Hall Gardens, many years ago), enjoyed looking around the Gardens, we also enjoyed looking at the Lakes, on one of the Lakes, we saw two Swans, we also saw a lot of Sheep, in a nearby field, after looking around the Gardens, we went in the Tea Room, where we both had a Cup of Tea, each, I also had a Chocolate Brownie, also in the Tea Room, I bought a Card and some Notecards, after leaving the Tea Room, we went to look at the ruins of St Mary's Church, I took 24 photographs, at Mannington Hall Gardens, recommended for anyone who enjoys looking around Gardens.
8. Grapes Hill Community Garden
9. James Stuart Garden
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
