Set at the edge of the Norfolk Broads, Hoveton Hall Gardens is a delightful
15 acre garden mixing both formal and informal planting across the seasons.
Beginning with the burst of early Spring bulbs, the spectacular Rhododendrons
and Azaleas in May and June through to the mid-summer delights of the
'Spider Garden'. Full summer colours of Hydrangeas followed by autumn
berried shrubs and leaf tints complete what is truly a garden for all
seasons.
Hoveton Hall Gardens is home to Andrew and Barbara Buxton and has been
in the Buxton family since 1946.
The Hall, although not open to the public, was built between 1809 and
1812 is attributed to Humphry Repton. The parkland surrounding the Hall
was ploughed in the 1940's to provide food during the war years. Most
trees were removed, and only the grass on the North side of the Lake left
untouched. In 1993 the then arable parts of the park were resown with
grass, under the Countryside Commission Scheme for the Restoration of
Historic Parks, and iron railings re-established. The walled Kitchen Garden
and layout of the 'Spider Garden' are shown on maps as early as 1841.
Extensive work to the Water Gardens was carried out in the 1920's by Geoffrey
Buxton, and many more Rhododendrons and Azaleas planted under his direction
by Waterers Nurseries.
