Gooderstone Water Gardens

Gooderstone Water Gardens is located in West Norfolk close to Swaffham, it consists of six acres of gardens which include a natural trout stream, four ponds, thirteen bridges, mature trees and shrubs, colourful borders, nature trails, grass pathways, a tearoom and plant sales.

With so much to see and do this makes a unique attraction for all garden lovers, naturalists, artists and photographers a perfect day out for the whole family to enjoy.

History

Billy Knights, a retired farmer began creating the Water Gardens in 1970, in his 70th year. The site was a damp meadow which became too wet for cattle to graze. Mr Knights' son jokingly suggested he should have a water garden, which prompted him to draw out plans and he soon had machines digging out the ponds and waterways. He worked on his garden with love and enthusiasm until he died aged 93. For over 20 years the gardens had been open to the public.

Both Billy and his wife Florence loved their gardens and sharing them with others. With this in mind and as a tribute to her parents Coral Hoyos began restoration in April 2002. Having been unattended and closed for five years, the Gardens had become quite derelict and overgrown. However they were re-opened again in June 2003, with a new car park, refurbished tea-room / gallery, a toilet for disabled people and an 8 acre nature trail. There has since been the addition of a bird hide, bamboo grove, scented arbour, plant sales and a rustic roundhouse.

Admission prices and information can be found on our website.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Tearoom 

Open Every day from Spring to end October  (if weather fair) to check tel: 01366 328118 or 01366 328007 All Bank Holidays except Dec & Jan. 

Events

Please visit our website to keep up todate with our forthcoming events.