Join Ian Guest, Head Gardener at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads for a guided walk in the garden on Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26 and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, both starting at 11am.
Garden admission, including the guided walks, is adults £6, concessions £5.50 and children £3.50 (under 5 free). The walks last 1½ hours and a complimentary mince pie and glass of mulled wine will be on offer at the end.
Highlights include the massive 950-year old King Oak and other ancient oak and beech trees and the views across South Walsham Inner Broad. Learn about the history of the garden, the collection of plants introduced by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven and the organic working methods still used today.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is at South Walsham, nine miles east of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction, www.fairhavengarden.co.uk, t. 01603 270449.
The garden is open daily all year, 10am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day), tearoom, gift shop and plant sales. There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, including a Sensory Garden. Visitors requiring special facilities are advised to telephone in advance, mobility scooters available. Dogs are welcome on leads; small charge to cover poop scoop.
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