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.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
2025 open days:
Sunday 27th April 1- 5 pm
Sunday 4th May: The Stody Family Fun Day 1- 5 pm
Wednesday 7th May: in aid of the National Garden Scheme 1- 5 pm
Thursday 8th May 1- 5 pm
Friday 9th May 1- 5 pm
Sunday 11th May: Bishop and Miller Valuation Day 1- 5 pm
Wednesday 14th May 1- 5 pm
Thursday 15th May 1- 5 pm
Friday 16th May 1- 5 pm
Sunday 18th May: Classic Vehicles at Stody Gardens 11.30 am – 5 pm (Classics from 9.30 am)
Wednesday 21st May 1- 5 pm
Thursday 22nd May 1- 5 pm
Friday 23rd May 1- 5 pm
Sunday 25th May 1- 5 pm
Monday 26th May – Bank Holiday 1- 5 pm
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 enquiries@stodyestate.co.uk.
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
enquiries@stodyestate.co.uk
- 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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