Not many will know about this ‘hidden garden’, located on Earlham Road and open to the public every day of the year.

A grade 2 English Heritage garden located in a former chalk mine it features a beautiful gothic fountain, Victorian Greenhouse and much more.

Here are 5 things to do at Plantation Gardens.

 

Immerse yourself in history

As soon as you walk into Plantation Gardens you can sense the sheer magnitude of the rich history it has been part of.

It was established 140 years ago by local shopkeeper Henry Trevor. It fell into disrepair and was abandoned during the second world war until 1980 when the Plantation Garden Preservation was then set up.

After being closed briefly in 2016 it is now open to the public again.

One of the first things to do at Plantation Gardens is to take a few minutes and appreciate the history of the gardens.

 

Look at the Features

You must look at the features of the garden on your visit. In particular the Gothic Fountain, rustic bridge and Italian terrace.

There are hundreds of architectural aspects from the 19th Century that can be found within the garden amongst the lawn, woodland walks, and flower beds.

 

Music and Tea

During the summer months, every Sunday you are able to enjoy a live performance from a local artist with a stunning afternoon tea.

What could be better than enjoying music and tea in the splendour of Plantation Gardens?
It will be hard to believe that you are only 600 yards from the busy city centre.

 

Attend an event

Such a stunning location is quickly becoming popular with local events like music performances, Pop Up Cinemas, and firework displays. Attending an event is one thing you must do at Plantation Gardens.

Don’t forget to have a look to see what events are on before you go as you may find your afternoon visit extends long into the night.

 

Resources

Run by some dedicated volunteers there are a number of resources on offer at Plantation Gardens that you must try. From activities, talks, tours and children’s and educational resources, there really is more to this 3-acre hidden garden than meets the eye.

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