Enjoy secret gardens across Norfolk in all their spring glory, with a whole host of events planned in May. 

The National Garden Scheme (NGS) gives unique access to private gardens across the country and it raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, tea and cake. 

Tickets can be purchased on the NGS website or, for most places, it will be possible to turn up on the day.

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SUNDAY, MAY 7

1. Kelling Hall, Holt 

These gardens are rarely open to the public and you will be able to see spring bulbs, lakes and beautiful mature woods.

SUNDAY, MAY 14 

2. Chestnut Farm, West Beckham 

A mature three-acre garden with many rare and unusual plants and trees.

3. Holme Hale Hall, Swaffham 

A walled kitchen garden with a soft palette of herbaceous plants.

4. Quaker Farm, Spixworth

An acre garden made up of herbaceous borders, an avenue of shrubs and a bluebell walk on farmland. 

Eastern Daily Press: Hoe Hall in Dereham is part of the National Garden Scheme Hoe Hall in Dereham is part of the National Garden Scheme (Image: NGS)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

5. Stody Lodge, Melton Constable

Spectacular gardens with camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas providing a riot of colour along peaceful woodland walks. 

SUNDAY, MAY 21 

6. Bolwick Hall, Marsham

Enjoy a woodland walk around the lake and a stroll through the fruit and vegetable garden.

7. 57 Ketts Hill, Norwich

Terraces and steep slopes offer wonderful views over the city. 

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8. 117 St Leonards Road, Norwich

An established, well-planted walled garden in a historic part of Norwich.

9. Lexham Hall, Litcham

A mature garden of variety and year-round interest, featuring a walled garden. 

10. Warborough House, Stiffkey

A seven-acre garden on a steep chalk slope with woods and wildflowers.

Eastern Daily Press: Blickling Lodge is involved in the National Garden Scheme Blickling Lodge is involved in the National Garden Scheme (Image: Supplied by the NGS)

Sunday, May 28

11. Blickling Lodge, Blickling

Explore 17 acres of parkland including a cricket pitch, walled kitchen garden and a woodland and water garden. 

12. Ferndale, Upper Stoke Holy Cross

A garden packed with colour, featuring flower borders, a pond, vegetable plots and a greenhouse.

OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT 

13. Hoe Hall, Dereham

A spectacular white wisteria walk within a walled garden, featuring roses and a pool with water lilies too.