Norfolk Open Gardens September 2020

Norfolk gardens will continue to open their gates during September.  The gardens will comply with social distancing guidelines and entry is by pre-purchased tickets only. Tickets can be purchased via the National Garden Scheme website.   All buildings will be closed to visitors and unfortunately gardens will not be able to offer refreshments.

The gardens below are listed as being open during September, but as situations change, please keep checking the website for confirmed dates. Tickets will go on sale on the Monday prior to opening date:

Sun 13th Sep and Wed 16th Sep:
High House Gardens, Blackmoor Row, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7PU

Wed 30th Sep:
Hindringham Hall, Blacksmiths Lane, Hindringham, Norfolk,NR21 0QA

Every Sun and Mon during September:
Acre Meadow, New Road, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9DU

Special event:  Alan Gray, from East Ruston Old Vicarage, will be conducting a guided tour on behalf of the NGS.  The tour will be on Thursday 30th September, 10am – 12noon.  Tickets are £30 and visitors are welcome to stay on after the tour.  Tickets are available through online booking only at ngs.org.uk.  There are still a few tickets available for the tour on 27th August.

Garden Video Library:

During garden lockdown, some garden owners have made a video of their garden which has been posted in a Virtual Garden Visits library.  Currently the library holds more than 100 short films and is accessible through this link.

‘The Great British Garden Party’

Host your own socially distanced garden party this September and join The Great British Garden Party to raise funds for vital nursing charities. Whether you choose to host an afternoon tea party, prosecco by candlelight or a plant sale in your front garden, everyone can join in and help raise funds through donations and sales.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to share your own outdoor space – whatever it’s like – to remind yourself what a huge comfort it has been in recent months and to share those memories with friends, family and neighbours. Every penny will help, big or small. I’ll be hosting my own tea party with my family and friends. Make cakes, have fun and help us to support these wonderful nursing charities.” Mary Berry

Joining The Great British Garden Party this September couldn’t be simpler, just sign up using this link, and we’ll send you a digital fundraising pack including invitations and posters as well as menu and party ideas, and information on how to ensure your party is following current government guidelines.