Bradenham Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Sitting on top of one the highest points in the Norfolk County, England, is Bradenham Hall.  The estate is the home of some gorgeous gardens and an extensive arboretum and its vantage points give visitors a fantastic view of the rolling farmland to the south of the estates.  This tourist attraction has been seen in ‘Country Life’ and ‘House & Garden’ magazine and on the ‘Gardens without Borders’ television show.

The garden and arboretum on the estate take up twenty-seven acres of ground that includes a red brick Georgian home that was built at the beginning of the era.  The house is not open to the public, but it does have historical connections to Norfolk.  The garden is divided into sections by Yew hedges and some of the areas include an herbaceous border, shrub border, Philosopher’s walk, paved garden, and true English rose garden.  The borders are an interesting collection of plants and shrubs, trees, and flowers, all of which have been selected for their unique beauty.

The Bradenham Hall Gardens and Arboretum are opened to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month between April and September inclusive from 2pm to 5:30pm with $4:30pm being the last entrance time.  Alternate times can be arranged for large groups.  Admission is £4.00 for adults and free for children.  There is a tea room on the premises that serves from 2:00pm to 5pm when the gardens are open.  Dogs and photography is expressly forbidden unless the latter has prior managerial approval.