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 Opening Times
Spring Season 2027
Regular Open Days
Stody Lodge Gardens opens from 1pm to 5pm on the following dates in spring 2027:
- Sunday 25 April
- Thursday 6 May (National Garden Scheme Open Day)
- Friday 7 May
- Sunday 9 May
- Thursday 13 May
- Friday 14 May
- Wednesday 19 May
- Thursday 20 May
- Friday 21 May
- Sunday 23 May
- Monday 24 May
- Thursday 27 May
- Friday 28 May
- Sunday 30 May
Special Events
Stody Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 2 May 2027, 1pm–5pm.
What to Expect on Open Days
Throughout the spring season, visitors can enjoy:
- Charity Teas – Available on every open day. These teas support local charities, with previous seasons raising significant funds for good causes. In May 2022, £14,200 was raised across charities, and in May 2023, £15,336 was raised.
- Plant Stall – Edgefield Nurseries operates a plant stall on every open day during the season.
- Ice Cream – Dann's Ice Cream (served from Deedee's luxury 1972 Mini pick-up van) is available during the open season.
- Cream Teas for Groups – Pre-booked cream tea experiences are available for groups by appointment during open days.
- Group and Coach Tours – Midweek group and coach tour visits can be arranged on midweek open days.
For more information about group bookings or special arrangements, please contact the gardens 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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