Each year, the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, opens his gardens, alongside Norwich Cathedral, on a few select dates.
This year, the garden will be open on eight different Sunday afternoons, offering visitors a chance to explore a four-acre expanse of flower-filled borders, towering plants and the orchard where the Bishop’s bees forage.
Some historical highlights include a 400-year-old pear tree, a 700-year-old ruin and a hebe shrub grown from a cutting from Queen Victoria’s wedding bouquet.
The garden sprawls over four acres (Image: Diocese of Norwich)
People will also be able to enjoy views of the north side of Norwich Cathedral, which are exclusively visible from the garden.
Last year, the garden openings helped local charities raise more than £20,000, and each of the eight announced dates will be in support of a different charity.
The garden opens first, on May 10, for the charity called Big C, which improves the lives of people affected by cancer.
On May 17, the garden will pledge support to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
It is one of the oldest gardens in Norfolk (Image: Diocese of Norwich)
On May 31, it will back The Magdalene Group, which works towards ending sexual violence and exploitation.
The remaining five dates on June 21 and July 5, 12, 19 and 26 will see the garden raise money for charities including the Community Chaplaincy Norfolk, National Garden Scheme, St John Ambulance, Norwich Door to Door and Vision Norfolk.
The garden, located at the NR3 1SB, will be open from 1pm until 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm on each open date.
The entry charge is £5, but children and wheelchair users can visit free of charge.
Private group tours with the head gardener are available by getting in touch in advance.
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