Hoveton Hall Gardens

Hoveton Hall Gardens is 15 acres of formal and informal plants, shrubs, flowers and trees that sit on the edge of the Norfolk Broads just north of Wroxham, Norfolk.  As soon as the spring weather arrives the flowers begin to bloom with the rhododendrons and azaleas flowering in May and June.  The summer flowers include hydrangeas and the berried shrubs and leaf tints appear in autumn.  The entire year the garden is full of colours and beautiful foliage depicting some on the planting choices throughout the season.

The estate is owned by Andrew and Barbara Buxton and the family has owned the lands since 1946.  The Hall itself is not open to the public and it was built in 1809 through 1812.  The construction was attributed to Humphrey Repton, and in the 1940’s the grounds around the estate were used to grow food for the war effort.  In 1993, the arable parts of the park were re-sown with grass under the watchful eyes of the Countryside Commission Scheme.  The commission is responsible for the restoration of Historic Parks.

The Hoveton Hall Gardens are open every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and bank holidays in April, May, June, July, August, and September until the 14th of the month.  It is open from 10:30am to 5:00pm.  The tea room on the estate takes their last order at 4:15pm.  Admission is £5.00 for adults, £2.00 for children, £2.50 for wheelchair users and care givers.  Maps of the garden are available for £1.00.  Unfortunately no dogs are allowed in the gardens.