We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to raise funds by selling teas, coffees and a selection of delicious homemade cakes and savouries at this NEW for 2025 NGS open gardens event.

This is a group of six city centre front gardens and a vibrant community garden on a charming historic street of Georgian terraced houses. Starting at the top of the square, the community garden is in full sun, packed with plants, and boasts colour throughout the year. As you move along the street, you go from sun-loving plants in the sunny gardens of nos. 3, 11A and 15, to shade-loving plants under overarching trees in gardens 35, 37 and 39 at the end of the street. Each garden has its own individual and unique charm.

Entry to the gardens costs £6.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the link below, or you can pay on the day by cash or card.

  • Plants for sale
  • Wheelchair access
  • Closest parking: Chantry Place or NCP next to the Bus Station
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We are delighted to have been chosen to benefit from funds raised with the sale of refreshments at this NGS open garden event. We will be there selling teas, coffees and a selection of delicious homemade cakes and savouries.

Entry to the garden costs £6.00 for adults and children are free.

A two acre tranquil garden surrounding Manor House, (not open), that has been developed by the owners for over 30 years. Mature trees, colourful herbaceous borders, dell garden, potager style vegetable plot, pond, a 15 acre wild meadow walk and wonderful thatched C18 barn.

Wheelchair access to teas and terrace overlooking garden.

Book ahead at the link below, or just turn up on the day.

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We are delighted to be returning to the beautiful Stody Lodge Gardens for a third year to raise funds by selling teas, coffees and a selection of delicious homemade cakes and savouries.

Stody Lodge has teamed up with local auction house and antique valuers, Bishop & Miller, to host an “Antiques Roadshow” style affair for the second year running. The team of specialists will offer free valuations of small, portable items such as paintings, jewellery, watches, silverware, medals, coins, ceramics and textiles. Anyone curious for a valuation is encouraged to bring portable items to see what they might be worth – treasures are sure to be discovered!

Entry to the garden costs £9.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the link below, or you can pay on the gate by cash or card.

The full 14-acres of Stody Lodge’s renowned rhododendron gardens are at visitors’ disposal, alongside admiring the wonderful antiques that are being valued on the main lawn.

  • Free car park
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Plants for sale (cash only)
  • Toilets on-site
  • Good disabled access to almost all areas of the gardens
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We are delighted to have been chosen to benefit from funds raised with the sale of refreshments at this NGS open garden event. We will be there selling teas, coffees and a selection of delicious homemade cakes and savouries.

Entry to the garden costs £5.00 for adults and children are free.

The garden at Bishop’s House is a four acre walled garden dating back to the 12th Century. Extensive lawns with specimen trees. Borders with many rare and unusual shrubs. Spectacular herbaceous borders flanked by yew hedges. Rose beds underplanted with hosts, meadow labyrinth, organic kitchen garden, herb garden and bamboo walk.

  • Plants for sale.
  • Cashless payment available.
  • Wheelchair accessible over gravel paths and some slopes.

Book ahead at the link below, or just turn up on the day.

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We are thrilled to be benefitting from profits and donations for the second year running at this very popular horticultural event.

Plant Lovers Day is now in its 18th year, and takes place at the beautiful monastic site of Creake Abbey, just south of Burnham Market in north Norfolk.

Plant Lovers’ Day, now in its 18th year, welcomes specialist garden nurseries from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex; and leading nurseries from further afield are invited to showcase their best quality plants. Excellent-value herbaceous perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, climbers and a wide selection of popular plants such as roses, will be on offer.

Visitors are invited to buy direct from the nurseries, or pre-order specific plants with collection on the day. As always, the public is encouraged to take full advantage of the advice and inspiration on offer from the region’s leading plantsmen. See the full list of stand holders here.

Entrance to the plant fair is £5.00 per adult, with all proceeds coming to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. There is no charge for under 16s. The rest of the site is free to visitors. Dogs on leads are welcome, but must not be left in cars.

A plant creche will operate all day in the Main Barn, allowing you to shop and drop. Supervised by a member of Creake Abbey staff.

Refreshments on the day will be provided by a stunning line up of carefully selected Norfolk street food and catering businesses alongside The Barn Café, as follows:

Owie’s Big Black Piggy Porkers – hot bacon or sausage baps and pork burgers
The Duck Truck – the famous duck wraps with cucumber, spring onion and hoisin sauce
Coffeesmiths – Artisan coffee, tea and snacks
The Hope Coffee Co – Barista coffee, tea and hot chocolate
Traditional Norfolk Ice Cream – Cones, ice creams and tubs from the Lakenham Creamery

Visitors may also browse the wares and services of Creake Abbey’s resident independent shops and services free of charge.
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Back for its second year, from the organisers of the Blickling Half Marathons, comes The Norfolk Marathon! Starting and finishing in Cromer, this is a road race, and entries are expected to sell out quickly.

NEW for 2025 is a Half Marathon option! Places for this are now SOLD OUT, however you can join the waiting list at the sign up link above.

Book your place at the link below and select a FREE place for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. By doing so, you agree to raise a minimum of £250 and consent to EPIC Norfolk sharing your email address with us. We will then get in touch and send you a free branded tshirt or vest to run in, if you would like one.

You will also agree that if you are unable to participate on the day, you will be liable for paying your £47.50 entry fee to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

Our friendly team will support you all the way during your training and fundraising, and, of course, we’ll be there on the day to cheer you on!

All entries include postage of your race number, chip-timing, and a bespoke race medal. All entrants must be at least 18 years or over.
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Places for this event are now SOLD OUT, however you can join the waiting list at the sign up link above.

The Spring Blickling Half Marathon is a multi-terrain route that starts and finishes in front of Blickling Hall.

Secure your FREE charity place at the link above. By doing so, you agree to raise a minimum of £150.00 for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity and consent to EPIC Norfolk sharing your email address with us. We will then get in touch and send you a free branded t-shirt or vest to run in, if you would like one.

You will also agree that if you are unable to participate on the day, you will be liable for paying the entry fee, (£35.00), to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

All entries include chip-timing and a bespoke race medal. Race numbers can be posted for £1.00 extra, or collected in the morning before the race. All entrants must be 17 years or over.

Toilets and free parking nearby.

We are also in need of volunteers to help us with route marshalling, cheering participants on, and handing out medals. If you would be interested, please drop us a line at events@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk
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The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon is a road race that starts and finishes in Aylsham, and is a different route to the Spring Blickling Half Marathon.

The popular breath-taking route takes you through the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside of Blickling and the surrounding areas.

Click the link above to secure your charity place. Your payment will be refunded to you by EPIC Norfolk if you can fundraise a minimum of £150.00 for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

Once you have signed up, EPIC Norfolk will provide us with your email address and we will be in touch! When you have reached your fundraising target, we will send you a free branded Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity t-shirt or vest to run in, if you would like one.

All entries include chip-timing and a bespoke race medal. Race numbers can be posted for £1.20 extra, or collected in the morning before the race. All entrants must be at least 17 years or over.

Toilets and FREE parking nearby. Donuts and cookies at the end!

We are in need of some volunteers to help out at this event. Tasks include route marshalling, helping at the start and finish line, and car park management. If you are interested, please drop us a line at events@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk

“I had a great day and it was my first time running a long distance race. I enjoyed the route and everybody’s cheers really helped. The Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity was my first choice of charity, and I thought of my friend when it got really tough at 18-19K!”

Lucy Ferguson – 2024 participant

 

“Was mega, can’t wait for the next one! Enjoyed every second, thank you.”

Joshua Taylor – 2024 participant

All are welcome to a service to connect, sing, give thanks and to remember, as our annual event in the beautiful Norwich Cathedral returns.

There will be contributions from staff members, volunteers and Trustees from the Priscilla Bacon ‘Family’ and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The Chamber Choir of Norwich Lower School will lead the music.

As we reflect, remember and look to the future, please join us to pay tribute to Priscilla Bacon Lodge and to support our work to improve hospice care for the people of Norfolk.

Complimentary drinks and mince pies will be available after the service.

This event is free of charge and no ticket is required, however it would be extremely helpful for catering purposes and the smooth running of the event if you could complete the RSVP form below to let us know you will be attending.

There will be a collection for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity during the evening.

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The Raveningham Estate is open for its snowdrop season throughout February, giving visitors the chance to explore the carpet of sparkling white flowers around the 18th Century Hall.

Home to Sir Nicholas and Lady Bacon; it was Sir Nicholas’ mother, Priscilla Bacon, who added snowdrops to the garden. There are over 150 varieties to see!

Open between February 2nd-28th, every day except Saturdays, between 11:00am-4:00pm.

Entry is £7 for adults, £6 concessions, and under 16s free. RHS/HHA members are free in line with your card terms. Proceeds will come to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

Signposted off the A146 at Hales, then B1136. Postcode NR14 6NS.