Two superb gardens set in 400 acres of ancient park, containing herds of red and fallow deer and highland cattle. The main garden is surrounded by a moat and a 1740 wall with wide herbaceous boarders and planted tunnels intersecting an immaculate kitchen garden. The 2nd is a very special rose garden enclosed by yew hedges with a herb and knot garden containing plants grown in England before 1750. This Grade I garden provides cream teas and home-grown produce.
Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair, 27th May 2012, 9:30 to 15:00
Over fifty exhibitors including specialist nurseries selling unusual and popular plants, Suffolk National Plant Collections, garden furniture & accessories, Plant Doctors to solve your gardening problems and some lovely local food and drink. The Grade 1 listed Helmingham Gardens are included in the entry price.
Helmingham Festival of Classic & Sports Cars, 5th August 2012, 9:00 to 16:00
One of the largest displays of classic and sports cars in Suffolk. A selection parade down the main drive in concourse throughout the day. Main ring entertainment, craft and trade stalls, birds of prey, live music and great local food & drink make this day not just for the car enthusiast but the whole family.
East Suffolk Country Show, 1st September 2012 to 2nd September 2012, 9:00 to 16:00
All day entertainment which may include birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees
Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair, 16th September 2012, 9:30 to 15:00
Over fifty exhibitors including specialist nurseries selling unusual and popular plants, Suffolk National Plant Collections, garden furniture & accessories, Plant Doctors to solve your gardening problems and some lovely local food and drink. The Grade 1 listed Helmingham Gardens are included in the entry price.