Henstead Exotic Garden
Tropical Jungle Escape in Suffolk
Visitors describe Henstead Exotic Gardens as a hidden tropical paradise in Suffolk.
They love wandering through towering bamboo, lush palms and vibrant exotics often calling it a magical, tranquil oasis.
The friendly, knowledgeable owner Andrew receives frequent praise, along with the charming tea shack serving homemade cakes.
Though pretty small, most agree it’s beautifully designed, inspiring and well worth the visit.
Click here for more useful details on Henstead Exotic Garden to help you plan your visit.
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Open every Sunday between July and end of September – Call to visit outside of these times
Opening Times: 11am to 5pm
Admission Prices: Adult £6, Children Free
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Top Tip: The cakes get very good reviews – just saying!
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About Henstead Exotic Garden
The garden itself is just about 10 years old having been created by the owner Andrew and developed a he aquired additional plots of land.
Now at two acres it is a fully planned exotic garden with some very big plants despite its relatively young age.
The garden is described as ‘a Cornish style garden on the East Coast in Suffolk’.
You may well have seen the garden feature on TV on Gardeners World and Alan Titchmarsh’s Sunday Brunch where is was named a Britain Best Garden.
Expect to see bamboo, ferns, palms, tropical plants, fish – just like being in a Jungle!
You can get refreshments including cakes from the Hut and there are some plant sales as well from the Nursery open most of the time.
Group visit can be arranged just contact the owner.
Accessibility at Henstead Exotic Garden
No specific information is available but reviews suggest tricky for disabled users – call if you need information.
Dogs at Henstead Exotic Garden
Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Visitor Reviews of Henstead Exotic Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Henstead Exotic Garden:
Lynn Jones: “Fantastic Exotic Garden” with lovely seating areas, homemade cake and tea, helpful volunteers and plenty of parking.
Ruth Everett: Called it “the best gardens I’ve ever visited,” a tropical haven worthy of its award recognition.
Leandro Santos: Praised the beautiful, well-kept gardens and Andrew’s knowledge, plus relaxing in the sun with a brew.
Robert Stone: Loved the “magical garden” full of colour and texture, inspiring plants for sale and fascinating insight from Andrew.
Sheila Kaznowska: Described it as a “tranquil wonderland” with friendly staff, peaceful seating spots and delicious tea and cake.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details of Henstead Exotic Garden
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Henstead
Beccles Suffolk NR34 7LD
United Kingdom