Houghton Hall sits nearly 10 miles west of Fakenham and is a must-see destination for many visiting north Norfolk. A barrow in the walled garden at Houghton Hall (Image: Graham Corney)Now, the five acres of walled space include a Mediterranean-style garden, formal rose parterre and double-sided herbaceous border, all carefully maintained and kept in pristine condition. The work has scooped Houghton a place on The Times' list of the UK's best 14 gardens. READ MORE: 13 photos of Norwich's parks through the yearsWriter Eddi Fiegel said: "Houghton Hall’s award-winning, five-acre walled garden is a feast for garden and art lovers alike." One of the figures standing on the grounds of Houghton Hall (Image: Chris Bishop) The former is currently home to Anthony Gormley's horde of iron sculptures named Time Horizon.

Source: The Times October 07, 2024 11:10 UTC