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The Plantation Garden

4 Earlham Rd, Norwich NR2 3DB, England
01603 621868
Ranked #12 of 71 attractions in Norwich
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Description: Three acres of gardens laid out at the end of the 19th century.
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East Anglia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Having visited in autumn I didn't see this little oasis at its best. You don't need a lot of time here, it is only small, but being just beside the magnificent Catholic cathedral it is a great place to visit in a combined trip. More

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Norfolk
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A lovely quiet spot in the city. Plenty of seats to sit and enjoy the garden on a sunny day. Ideally need a nice day to make the most of it as the garden is not huge and I think is best enjoyed as a quiet oasis to wander round or take a seat and enjoy a cup of tea,... More

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maidstone
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This small sunken garden is situated in an old flint quarry, which posed some challenges for the gardeners in landscaping and planting the steep sides and making it all accessible. The result is a great success - formal bedding at the bottom, recalling the garden's Victorian heyday, and wooded slopes which attract a lot of wildlife. The gardening is evidently... More

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Bedfordshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Found the garden easily. There are some beautiful old plants there. A little piece of calm in a busy world. More

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Norwich
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This beautiful, quirky, landscaped garden is a delight at any time of year. More

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Norwich
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It's just a little gem that you find - the colours and plants on show are lovely in high season More

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Norwich, UK
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Beautifully restored Victorian sunken garden a few minutes walk from the City Centre. You can spend an hour or so meandering round the beds or just escape for 15 mins tranquility! More

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Hawarden, United Kingdom
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Absolutely beautiful, that's all I can say about it - go for a quiet moment, it's wonderful, it'll make you forget you're in a city! More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

This place is tucked away from the city and is really beautiful. Come in mid-to-late spring, when it's at its best. Bring a book and some change for a cup of tea. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

a little oasis of calm in the middle of norwich, could not believe it was there, it has to be seen to be believed. More

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