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There are over three miles of woodland walks all easy walking with superb views across our private broad. The waterways leading down to our broad are crossed by 15 little rustic bridges.

There are wonderful reflections of trees and flowers in the water, from the spectacular candelabra primulas in Spring, to the lovely hydrangeas in late Summer. The glow of the trees in Autumn is something to behold.

We have many ancient oaks and beech trees including the fabulous 950 year-old King Oak. The garden is organic. We only use farmyard manure and our own leaf soil mulch to fertilise the soil. The flora and fauna in the garden are testimony to this approach. We also carry out traditional woodland management practices in the Winter like coppicing, which are also beneficial to the wildlife.

Our leaf soil and shade and moisture-loving plants propagated from garden stock and coppicing products, such as peasticks and stakes for small trees, fence posts etc. are all sold at the plant centre.

Admission Charges
Adult £4.75
Senior citizen £4.25
Child £2.25
Under 5 free
Dog 25p

Admission Annual Membership
Family £40
Single £17.50
Dog £2.50


Events at Fairhaven
We have many special events throughout the year which include concerts, walks, childrens activities and garden parties. Click HERE to view our current events calendar.

Our Facilities
We have a tearoom, gift shop, children's trail and plant sales area selling rare and unusual plants, several of which are propagated from garden stock. Most of the garden is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs please telephone or email for further information. Group visits: groups visits are welcome; we can provide special guided tours.

Boat Trips
Boat Trips on our Edwardian-style launch 'Primrose' run every day from April to the end of October. We offer 20-minute cruises round the Fairhaven Private Broad and South Walsham Outer Broad and a longer trip to St Benet's Abbey  great birdwatching from the boat.

Tel. 01603 270449/270683 for group bookings

Kingfisher Tearoom
The Kingfisher Tearoom serves morning coffee, tempting light lunches and afternoon teas, including homemade scones, delicious cakes and ice cream. Pre-booked groups catered for.

Gift Shop
Wide ranges of gifts, greeting cards, books and 'Produced in Norfolk' items.

Plant Centre
Stocks a comprehensive range of unusual ferns, trees, azaleas, rhododendrons, shrubs, conifers and heathers, along with herbaceous perennials, wildflowers, water plants, bog plants and primulas. Woodland products from the garden include hazel bean rails, pea sticks, willow bundles for growing or weaving, bark chips and organic leaf soil compost. Gardening sundries also available: hanging baskets, trellis, bulb planters and wigwams, bags of firewood sold.