Stody Lodge Gardens
A collection of over 200 varieties of rhododendron and azalea with avenues and pathways lined with magnolia, camellia, mature and specimen trees and carpets of spring bulbs.
Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2EW
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Stody Lodge Gardens bursts into spectacular colour each spring thanks to its collection of over 200 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Spread over 14-acres, its avenues and winding pathways are also lined with magnolias, camellias, mature and specimen trees and carpets of spring bulbs. There is also magnificent yew hedging and expansive lawns to enjoy.
Stody is renowned for its magical 4-acre Azalea Water Gardens. This remarkable garden is hidden within a dark Scots Pine forest and is filled with over 2,000 brightly coloured azalea mollis plants. It is widely believed to be the largest single planting of azalea mollis in the UK. The scent and colour is overwhelming and a walk through the gardens’ gravel pathways, over bridges and by the lake, is an unforgettable experience.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Stody Lodge Gardens and its associated attractions have specific opening times and events scheduled for 2025 and 2026. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events:
General Opening Times
The gardens are closed until spring 2025. Regular opening times for 2025 are from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following dates:
- Sunday, April 27
- Thursday, May 8
- Friday, May 9
- Sunday, May 11
- Wednesday, May 14
- Thursday, May 15
- Friday, May 16
- Sunday, May 18
- Wednesday, May 21
- Thursday, May 22
- Friday, May 23
- Sunday, May 25
- Monday, May 26 (Bank Holiday)
For 2026, the gardens will open on the following dates:
- Sunday, April 26
- Sunday, May 3 (Family Fun Day)
- Wednesday, May 6
- Thursday, May 7 (National Garden Scheme)
- Friday, May 8
- Sunday, May 10
- Wednesday, May 13
- Thursday, May 14
- Friday, May 15
- Sunday, May 17 (Classic Vehicle Day)
- Wednesday, May 20
- Thursday, May 21
- Friday, May 22
- Sunday, May 24
- Wednesday, May 27
- Thursday, May 28
- Friday, May 29
- Sunday, May 31
Special Events
- Family Fun Day: Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free for children under 12.
- Classic Vehicle Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry is £10 per person, free for drivers of classic vehicles and children under 12.
Additional Information
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance. Group visits for over six people can be arranged on non-public days in May. Dogs on leads are welcome, and picnics are allowed. The gardens are accessible for visitors with disabilities, with maps and facilities provided.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Non-members: £9.
Groups are welcome to visit the gardens by appointment.
Home made teas can be provided.
Please contact Ruth Keen on 01263 860254 or email [email protected].
The Estate hosts over 500 primary school children from around the country each year for a fun and interactive day trip.
Children are taken on a farm tour, visiting and discussing every part of the Estate’s operations, and are provided with complimentary farm produce for the packed lunch.
Contact for more information:
01263 860 572
[email protected]
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2EW
Located 0.5 miles north of the B1354 at Briston; 3 miles south west of Holt.
Trains run to Kings Lynn and Norwich from which there is a good local bus service to Holt and Briston.
Stody Lodge Gardens is looked after by two permanent gardeners throughout the year - they are very busy with such a large garden but we welcome in local garden support staff for six weeks prior to the garden opening to ensure it is immaculate for our visitors. This is a private family garden so inevitably some time is also spent retrieving footballs and moving trampolines out of sight!
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