Chestnut Farm - Open Garden for NGS
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3 acre garden, over 60 varieties of snowdrops separately labelled, large flowered and specie crocus, hellebores, some early daffodils, and other spring bulbs. Especially come and smell the daphne bholua Jacqueline Postill. In July herbaceous borders are burgeoning, see a range of aroids, small arboretum, and some unusual flowering shrubs. Open:Thur 1, Suns 4 Mar (11-4); 22 July (11-5).
Admission £4, Children free. Times:11-4. Telephone:01263 822241. Visitors & groups also welcome by appointment. Open for charity.
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham Norfolk NR25 6NX
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Website: www.ngs.org.uk/
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