Walnut Tree Farm

The garden at Walnut Tree Farm sprawls across proper Norfolk countryside just outside Attleborough, and it's the sort of place that creeps up on you. What starts as a browse through mixed borders and vegetable patches turns into a proper afternoon out if you're not careful. The farm grows its own produce - you'll see the working kitchen garden alongside the ornamental beds - which gives the whole place a genuine feel rather than something manicured for show.

It's free to wander around, which is brilliant value, and the layout encourages you to pace yourself. Most people spend an hour or so here, though keen gardeners could easily double that if they're the type to stop and examine every plant label. The mixed plantings work well year-round, but spring and early summer are when the whole thing really sings.

Families with younger kids might find an hour is the sweet spot before restlessness sets in - there's room to roam but it's not vast enough to keep them entertained for half a day. Serious gardeners, though, will love it. This isn't Instagram-garden stuff; it's proper horticultural interest.

Given its proximity to Glamp & Tipple and Wild With Nature - both within walking distance - Walnut Tree Farm works nicely as a morning or afternoon activity between your glamping spot and exploring the wider Norfolk countryside. It's worth the detour if you're staying locally, though I wouldn't plan a trip based on this alone.