We approach Lexham Hall down a shady avenue of trees on a beautiful sunny day. The drive curves around to reveal the house which has been added to and modified over the years, then down some steps to a lawn with hedging and an ironwork arbour on the left giving way to a haha with a stunning view of a lake with several picturesque bridges over the River Nar.
The rear of the house has a terrace with balustrading embellished with roses. Then on past the Old Dairy and more roses and a mixed border to the walled garden. This has a crinkle crackle wall on its north side where we found the cutting garden and vegetable plot with fruit trees. Next to the swimming pool there is a delightful area of mixed borders with a beautiful stone seat which led on to the Urn Garden, a paradise for bees.
The woodland garden of five acres would have shown a stunning display of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, in an earlier show, and a pretty Victorian Summer House.
It was a very special place to visit on a glorious summers day. Over 90 members enjoyed the occasion and teas were provided by the Boston Tea Party.
NGT Chairman Matthew Martin presents a copy of our recent publication Enticing Paths to Mrs Anthea Foster
Next Event
Secret Gardens of East Anglia
Saturday 12th October, 2024 2pm
Bawdeswell Village Hall, Reepham Road NR20 4RU
An illustrated talk by Barbara Segall from her book of the same name.
(pre-booking only)