Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have kindly agreed to open their magnificent private gardens at Ousden House this spring. When the Robinson’s arrived in the village almost thirty years ago, Ousden House stood in grassy paddocks which sloped steeply from the high ground above the house right down to the ditch beside the road. Those paddocks have been transformed and visitors are invited to come and spend a leisurely afternoon wandering through the 12 acres of spectacular grounds. Visitors can follow the path along the double crinkle-crankle yew hedge, meander through the Spring Wood down to the Lake, which is overlooked by Harriet Mead’s beautiful sculpture of a mare and foal. Returning via the Moat Garden, densely planted with Spring flowering shrubs, Irises, Caltha and some of the later Daffodils. Alternatively, visitors can stroll along the primrose bank, head down into the Stag Garden or up the bank onto the Mound to enjoy the impressive view of the surrounding landscape. Nearer the house, the more energetic can climb the Victorian Clock Tower and appreciate an unusual view of the crinkle-crankle hedge from above or visit the little Norman Church just over the garden wall. The options are endless, whether you are a gardening enthusiast or simply wish to have an afternoon out, there is something for everyone.
More importantly, TEAS will be available in the house, and also in the courtyard if the weather is kind.
Proceeds in aid of St. Peter’s Church Ousden
Ousden House Ousden Suffolk CB8 8TN
For further information please telephone 01638 500 040
No dogs other than Guide dogs please.
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Category: Community | Gardening / Horticultural
