Gardens which are normally kept secret from members of the public will be opening their doors to visitors next month.
The National Garden Scheme gives access to private and secluded gardens across the country to raise money for charities through admissions, tea, coffee and cake.
Four gardens across Suffolk will be opening as part of the scheme in April.
1. The Old Rectory
When: Sunday, April 26
Where: Nacton, Suffolk, IP10 0HY
Opening times: 10.30am until 4.30pm
Cost: Admission by donation
The garden, which spans just under two acres, is divided into areas for different seasons.
It features mature trees, herbaceous borders, spring bulbs and blossom.
Work was done last year to divert the stream and create more planting in the damp area of the garden.
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2. The Place for Plants
The garden was laid in the previous century (Image: Newsquest)
When: Sunday, April 12
Where: East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UP
Opening times: 12pm until 5pm
Cost: £9 for adults and free for children
Originally laid out in the previous century, the Place for Plants is a 20-acre woodland garden.
It has a range of trees which are rarely seen in the East Anglian region alongside a collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.
Refreshments include homemade teas.
3. Great Thurlow Hall
When: Sunday, April 12
Where: Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7LF
Opening times: 2pm until 5pm
Cost: £7 for adults and free for children
The 13-acre garden is set around the River Stour and is said to come to life with colour in late spring.
Daffodils and blossoms bloom around the riverside walk, and a yew parterre has recently been planted.
Refreshments include tea, coffee and cake, which will be served in the church.
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4. Blakenham Woodland
Snowdrops at Blakenham Woodland Garden (Image: Newsquest)
When: Sunday, April 12
Where: Little Blakenham, Ipswich, IP8 4LZ
Opening times: 10am until 4pm
Cost: £7 for adults and £3 for children
The six acre garden has a variety of rare trees and shrubs, Chinese rocks and a landscape spiral form.
In the spring months, it blooms with snowdrops, daffodils and camellias, followed by bluebells and magnolias.
Refreshments include tea, coffee and cake and the Totally Granola shop will be open.
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