Places to visit
The rich heritage of the Broads is reflected in the many wonderful places to visit from restored windmills and medieval churches to magnificent buildings, and stunning gardens. Families are well catered for in the Broads with animal parks, miniature railways, country parks and other attractions. For those who want to get back to nature there are nature reserves and guided boat trips.
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Anchor Gardens
Anchor Gardens, Great Yarmouth, is a well tended tranquil area in the heart of the bustling Golden Mile, where visitors can sit and relax and admire the anchor shaped flowerbeds.
52.60623846663, 1.73738943604 -
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
A remarkable 20-acre exotic garden.
http://www.eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk01692 650432
52.8056721637, 1.5072387585 -
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
130 acres of ancient woodland with over 3.5 miles of paths. We have a tearoom, gift shop, bird hide, children's nature trail and plant sales area. We also have a programme of events all year round - details can be found on our website.
http://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk01603 270449
52.66604271709, 1.50154028736 -
Garden and Park
One of the finest country houses in Norfolk. A grand tour collection, period furniture and fine library. Walled garden, working dovecote, pottager gardens, exotic planting, extensive parkland, ancient woodland and way marked trails.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg01263 837444
52.9072375548, 1.2597185076 -
Henstead Exotic Garden
"North Africa meets Mediterranean", "Stunning", "Jaw droppingly impressive", Fantastic" These words were used by the press to describe this beautiful garden. Also has exotic plants for sale.
http://www.hensteadexoticgarden.co.uk07715 876606
andrew.hensteadexoticgarden@hotmail.co.uk
52.4196000107, 1.7168600771 -
Hoveton Hall Gardens
Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy including the children’s activity trails, the recently restored rare 19th Century glasshouse and guided tours of the gardens.
http://www.hovetonhallgardens.co.uk01603 782558
52.72815085115, 1.42822321409 -
How Hill Farm
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How Hill Secret Garden
Once a piece of rough grazing marsh these beautiful gardens were established by the original owner of How Hill House, Edward Thomas Boardman in 1904.
http://howhilltrust.org.uk/01692 678555
52.71657476556, 1.51206231444 -
National Gardens Scheme
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Raveningham Gardens
Extensive gardens surrounding an elegant Georgian house provide the setting for many rare, variegated and unusual plants and shrubs with sculptures, parkland and a church.
http://www.raveningham.com01508 548152
52.5132322943, 1.5343023476 -
Sea Life Centre Gardens
The Sea Life Centre Gardens on Great Yarmouth seafront lead directly from Marine Parade to the esplanade and are a lively venue for a range of events.
01493 846346
52.60083615476, 1.73670742738 -
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens
Come and explore 12 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens, get lost for a while in our famous 1864 yew hedge maze and let our tour guides take you on a grand tour of Somerleyton Hall's sumptuous state rooms.
http://www.somerleyton.co.uk01502 734901
52.52070334206, 1.67293309006 -
Sparrows Nest Gardens
http://www.waveney.gov.uk/Leisure/Parks+and+Open+Spaces/Sparrows+Nest/01502 523470
52.4824181456, 1.7556029854 -
The Plantation Garden
A rare surviving example of a private Victorian town garden, created between 1856-1897 in a former medieval chalk quarry and undergoing restoration by volunteers.
http://www.plantationgarden.co.uk52.6300475707, 1.2813790958 -
Venetian Waterways
The Venetian Waterways, Great Yarmouth, adjacent to the North Beach is a tranquil place for visitors to enjoy. A popular haven for ducks and heron, surrounded by many cafes, it's a great place to stop and relax for a while.
01493 846346
52.61549405925, 1.73881403788
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