Information for Visitors

OPENING TIMES FOR 2008 - THESE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

WEDNESDAYS to SUNDAYS from 10am to 5pm (or dusk if earlier) from EASTER to SEPTEMBER 30TH.

We are sometimes here on Bank Holidays, but please check first.

Please ring us before visiting outside these times as we are often away from the nursery during the period October to February, doing garden projects.

The best time to visit us for indoor plants is from early June - many of our tender plants take part in the Suffolk Show in late May, after which they return to the nursery for sale. Also, much of our stock is overwintered as small plants or cuttings in our propagator, and are usually potted and prepared for sale in May, though this is dependant on the weather.

We start putting hardy plants out in early spring, the majority being out by May. Our range varies throughout the year, so repeat visits are recommended. (Plants are available by mail order most of the year, subject to weather.)

PLEASE RING FIRST IF YOU:

  • wish to visit outside official opening times. During the growing season, we are usually around on Monday & Tuesday.
  • are travelling a long distance, as there may be very rare occasions when the nursery is closed for reasons beyond our control .
  • especially if you are looking for a particular plant, or plants. We do not necessarily have all the plants listed in our catalogue at any one time, or they may not be out in our sales areas.
  • would like specialist advice about plants. This is just to check that the relevant member of staff will be around.
  • would like us to prepare a list of plants for a specific area, colour scheme etc.
  • are unsure how to find us - see map
  • are a wheelchair user - we can give you parking directions & make sure there is someone on hand to assist you if required. Most of the nursery is paved with the exception of the Walled Garden which has gravel paths. We have endeavoured to make the Nursery as Wheelchair friendly as possible. Please feel free to ring us for further details.

DIRECTIONS:

The nursery is situated in the grounds of Shrubland Park. See map

From Junction 52 on the A14 (signed Claydon &  Gt. Blakenham), follow the road through the village of Claydon. Approx 1 mile from the centre of the village, there is a pub called the Sorrel Horse on the left.  (Look for our sign underneath the Pub Sign.) Turn right into the Park via the gate directly opposite the Sorrel Horse. Continue up the drive for 1/2 a mile and turn sharp right at the top of the hill, opposite the Hall (signposted).

Sat. Nav users should use the postcode of the nearby Sorrel Horse Pub:

IP6 0PG

Please drive with care through the park and adhere to the 20mph speed limit as the sheep are not perturbed by cars.

FACILITIES

We regret we do not have refreshment facilities but visitors are welcome to bring a packed lunch and make themselves at home in the seating area in the Glasshouse or, on a hot day, seek shade in the walled garden. We have been know to provide a cup of tea to the keen plant hunter, especially when they buy a few plants!

Alternatively we can fully recommend the Sorrel Horse Pub which is situated opposite the main entrance into the Park. (For pre-arranged group visits we are happy to lay on self-service tea/coffee/biscuits for a small charge.) Please drive with care through the park and adhere to the 20mph speed limit as the sheep are not perturbed by cars! Please remain in your car until you reach the nursery. Although the Park does have public footpaths, the main drive is not one of them. We welcome dogs and children at the nursery as long as they are well behaved.

We have a 'no running' policy, applicable to visitors and staff alike.