The last chance this year to visit a renowned city centre garden this summer takes place on Sunday 26th July, when the final open day at the Bishop’s Garden in Norwich takes place.
The occasion will see a summer garden party to raise money for sight loss charity Vision Norfolk, thanks to the kind invitation of the Bishop of Norwich.
The stunning four acre paradise includes flower-filled borders, towering exotic plants, productive fruit vegetable and herb gardens, a woodland walk, and a wildflower labyrinth and orchard where the bishop’s bees forage.
Peaceful paths connect four acres of sunny lawns and tree-shaded dells inside ancient walls. There have been gardens here for more than nine centuries and visitors can see a 400-year-old pear tree, a 700-year-old ruin and a hebe grown from a cutting taken from Queen Victoria’s wedding bouquet. A magnificent view of the north side of Norwich Cathedral can only be seen from the garden.
As well as the chance to see the gardens, the event will see entertainment from TATs (Traditional Acoustic Tunes Session) Buskers, a children’s treasure hunt, games for families, boccia on the lawn, tea and cakes and a plant stall.
The garden will be open from 1pm – 4.30pm, with admission costing £5 (children and wheelchairs users free). Assistance dogs only are admitted. More details, and advance ticket sales, at www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/26th-july-2026-220th-anniversary-summer-garden-party. Tickets can also be purchased on the gate.
