Norfolk’s largest collection of rhododendrons is at Hoveton Hall Gardens May and early June are the best times to come and see the collection of rhododendrons and azaleas at Hoveton Hall Gardens. “With over 200 varieties growing here, this is probably the largest collection in Norfolk,” says Hoveton’s head horticulturalist Stewart Wright.
Expand story >Coppiced woodland also offers chance to see great range of plants, birds and butterflies During May 2012 Hoveton Hall Gardens will open up a new path through part of the estate not normally open to the public, to allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful carpets of wild bluebells.
Expand story >The whole family can enjoy Hoveton Hall Gardens this Easter. As well as exploring the gardens themselves, there is a special Easter Treasure Hunt as well as new children’s activity trails. The Easter Treasure Hunt is free once admission has been paid. Admission prices are £8 for adults and £4 for children aged 5 to 16. Family tickets are available. All participants in the treasure Hunt will receive an Easter prize. Gardens are open from 10.30am to 5.00pm.
Expand story >The Sharps play Open, Norwich on Saturday March 17th Norfolk’s up-and-coming indie funk rockers The Sharps play Open in Norwich on March 17th. The band’s latest single, ‘My Love Ain’t Gonna Save You’, has been creating a buzz – at their last London gig (25th Feb 2012), at The Tower Tavern, music industry VIPs came to check them out on the strength of it. The band comprises Callum Morgan, on bass and vocals, his twin Kieran, on lead guitar and...
Expand story >Hoveton Hall Gardens open day on Sunday 18th March With over a hundred different varieties of daffodils creating an extravagant spring display, the place to take mum on Mothering Sunday is Hoveton Hall Gardens, near Wroxham. The Gardens are open from 10.30am until 5.00pm and all mums who visit will get a special gift. “There are thousands of wild daffodils in a continuous drift going from the Walled Gardens right up to the Hall itself, with other varieties naturalised among...
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