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.
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Stody Lodge Gardens is a beautiful estate featuring a variety of gardens and attractions. Below is a detailed summary of its opening times and events:
General Opening Information
The gardens are currently closed and will reopen in Spring 2026. Specific open days and events are listed below.
Spring 2026 Open Days
- Sunday, 26th April: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 3rd May: The Stody Family Fun Day, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, 6th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 7th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (in aid of the National Garden Scheme)
- Friday, 8th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 10th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, 13th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 14th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday, 15th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 17th May: Classic Vehicles at Stody Gardens, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Classics from 9:30 AM)
- Wednesday, 20th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 21st May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday, 22nd May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 24th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, 27th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 28th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday, 29th May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 31st May: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Special Events in 2026
- May 3rd: The Stody Family Fun Day, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Includes a Fun Dog Show and various family-friendly activities.
- May 17th: Classic Vehicles at Stody Gardens, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Features classic vehicles, food, music, and access to the gardens. Entrance fee is £10 per person, free for drivers of classic vehicles and children under 12.
Additional Information
Group bookings can be arranged by calling 01263 860572 or emailing [email protected]. Dogs on leads are welcome, and picnics are allowed. The gardens are accessible for visitors with disabilities, with maps and facilities provided.
For more details, visitors are encouraged to check the FAQ section or contact the estate directly.
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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