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Gardens in the East of England

A cluster of daffodils in front of the house at Anglesey Abbey. A side view of the front of the house and the front lawn.
Daffodils in front of the house at Anglesey Abbey | © Mike Selby

Looking to explore the outdoors? Discover the best gardens and parks to visit in the East of England and enjoy great days out all year round.

Gardens in Norfolk
In Norfolk, there are gardens showcasing the very best of this season's blooms. From productive walled gardens and colourful Mediterranean gardens to picturesque parterres.Explore the gardens
Gardens in Cambridgeshire
From a garden transformed at Anglesey Abbey where there's something to see every season, to Wimpole Estate where iconic garden and landscape designers have all left their mark. Don't miss the Victorian garden at Peckover, a hidden oasis in the heart of Wisbech.Explore the gardens
Gardens in Suffolk
In Suffolk you can explore the immaculate Italianate garden at Ickworth, the earliest surviving example of its kind; or the tranquil gardens at Melford Hall, with its crinkle-crankle wall.Explore the gardens
Gardens in Essex
The tranquil Arts and Crafts style cottage garden at Paycocke's in Coggeshall is a hidden gem, where you can enjoy a spot of croquet or a picnic on the lawn.Explore the garden
Gardens in Hertfordshire
The gardens at Shaw's Corner have been kept just as the playwright, George Bernard Shaw, liked them. Look out of his famous revolving writing hut, tucked away at the bottom of the garden.Explore the garden
The garden looking towards the gatehouse at Lanhydrock. There are green hedges and the grey building in the background.

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