The Brisley Bell near Dereham has been featured in the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) round-up celebrating the UK’s most beautiful and botanically impressive pub gardens.
The gardening charity praised the two-acre garden for its “clever mix of open areas and tucked-away corners”.
The pub was the only Norfolk establishment to feature (Image: GG Snaps Photography) “The finished result doesn’t disappoint and the pub’s exterior is as full of sociable shared spaces and stylish inglenooks as its interior,” the RHS writer said.
“With the existing willow, Pinus nigra and apple trees used as a backbone for the design, and local materials sourced wherever possible, this garden feels deeply rooted in place.”
Mr Seaman and gardener Steve Jenkins dedicate 35 hours a week to the garden (Image: GG Snaps Photography) Pub owners Amelia Nicholson and Marcus Seaman have committed nearly a decade of hard work to achieve their vision.
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“We’ve poured so much love and time into the garden over the past decade, so to receive this seal of approval from such a respected organisation is really special,” Ms Nicholson said.
The pub has a two-acre garden (Image: GG Snaps Photography) “We wanted the garden to be as much of a draw as the pub itself – not just a backdrop, but a place guests could actively enjoy, that felt just as welcoming as our food and interiors.”
The pair bought the 17th-century coaching inn in 2015 and brought it back to life after four years of closure.
The pair bought the pub in 2015 (Image: GG Snaps Photography) The space reopened with an extension, six bedrooms and a completely reimagined outdoor space in 2017.
Mr Seaman and gardener Steve Jenkins dedicate around 35 hours a week to the garden during the growing season to ensure it continues to look its best all year round.
Last month, the pub received similar recognition from Muddy Stilettos for having one of the UK’s best pub gardens.