Gardens Archives - Postcard from Suffolk

Guide to Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

Posted on 24th February 202224th February 2022 by Angela Wright

Here's a handy guide to exploring Bury St Edmunds town centre, designed to help you get the most out of a few hours or more on a visit to this wonderful Suffolk town! My love of Bury St Edmunds began when I first moved to Suffolk. I had never visited the town before but when arranging to meet a friend from where I used to live in Hertfordshire, we discovered that Bury St Edmunds was the rou...
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Posted on 15th June 202115th June 2021 by Angela Wright

Cambridge University Botanic Garden has lots of surprises as I discovered on my visit this weekend. Over recent years I've realised that visiting gardens and photographing flowers and gardens has become one of my favourite things to do. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a ways to spend their free time relaxing! If you are looking to visit somewhere with wonderful history and beautif...
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Ickworth: A Photo Tour

Posted on 4th January 202029th April 2020 by Angela Wright

What can I tell you about Ickworth? Well its definitely worth a visit if you love amazing buildings and exploring outdoors. This photo tour from pictures I've taken on my visits will give you a flavour of what to expect. Ickworth: A Photo Tour Lets start with a wow and ickworth House itself certainly has that. So many wonderful angles to take photos from but I think this has got to be my favour...
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Felixstowe Seafront Gardens: A Photo Tour

Posted on 10th April 201910th April 2019 by Angela Wright

What can I say about Felixstowe Seafront Gardens except that I absolutely LOVE my visits there and if you haven't been its a must on your 'Places to go' list. The best way to show you why its worth a visit is from the many photos I've taken on numerous trips, so I hope you enjoy this photo tour..... Felixstowe Seafront Gardens: A Photo Tour Sometimes all you need is a bit of peace and quiet &...
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Discovering Dahlias at Anglesey Abbey

Posted on 23rd September 201823rd September 2018 by Angela Wright

Its funny to think that the reason for visiting a place is to see one particular flower! But that was my main reason for visiting Anglesey Abbey this weekend and yes the dahlias were amazing but I soon discovered there is so much more to see. Here are some of the many things that made me smile as I explored... Discovering Dahlias at Anglesey Abbey I had heard that Anglesey Abbey had a garden ded...
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A Stroll around the Gardens at Otley Hall

Posted on 3rd June 201815th September 2018 by Angela Wright

Otley Hall has been on my list of places to visit for a while now so when I saw that it was opening its gardens to the public on Wednesdays from May to September, I jumped at the chance and visited on their first day of opening! I seem to be developing a new hobby; eating tea and cake in other peoples garden's - but of course I always make sure I'm invited first!! What to Look out for in Otley...
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6 Fun Things to Do in Suffolk This May

Posted on 26th April 201726th April 2017 by Angela Wright

May is a bumper month for events in Suffolk, it can be difficult to choose what to do! If you are looking for some help I have put together 6 fun things to do in Suffolk this May that I can personally recommend! Suffolk has some great events and last May I attended 3 events in one day - still don't know how I managed it. Meticulous planning and sheer determination I think, but it shows anyth...
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3 Great Reasons to Visit Open Gardens

Posted on 28th March 201728th March 2017 by Angela Wright

Open gardens are a fantastic way of spending a couple of hours. I had such a great time on a recent visit that I may have just found myself a new hobby! 3 Great Reasons to Visit Open Gardens The first time I encountered open gardens was last year when I visited 16 gardens in the same street near to where I live! Armed with a map, I had great fun weaving in and out of lots of cotta...
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Exploring Suffolk – 5 Suffolk Surprises!

Posted on 9th November 20169th November 2016 by Angela Wright

Suffolk is full of surprises! As Autumn in Suffolk takes hold with Winter not too far behind, the rain falling outside makes it a perfect day for staying in keeping cosy and planning my next few months of places to explore. Looking back at where I've been and people I have met so far has really made me smile. You don't have to travel too far from home or spend too much money to have fun..it se...
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Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

Posted on 2nd July 201621st June 2017 by Angela Wright

Where to start with Abbey Gardens? I know I say it often but yes this is another of my favorite places in Suffolk! I have got to know Abbey Gardens quite well over recent years...or so I thought. I usually meet one of my best friends there several times a year as it happens to be halfway between where we both live. We grab a coffee and sandwich at the bakery and wander down to the gardens, ...
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