Bressingham Steam & Gardens

You have to go a long way to beat Bressingham Steam and Gardens for a fun packed family day out. For here is where world-renowned gardener and horticulturalist Alan Bloom combined his passion for plants and gardens with his love of steam, to create a truly unique experience for all the family!

Whether you choose to explore:

Wander through the 6 acres of beautiful privately owned gardens of the Bloom family, established by Alan Bloom MBE, with 4 linking gardens with over 8,000 species and varieties of plant on display.

The official "Dad`s Army" exhibition in existence, lets you wander through Walmington-on-Sea looking at original props and vehicles from the series.

Enjoy the Shopping in the Blooms Garden Centre.

 you'll find something for everyone when you arrive at Bressingham.

Bressingham Gardens taken in 2005 Simon Reilly

Chris Allen

Bring your own picnic and take a break in the gardens, or choose from one of two restaurants - including one at the garden centre Blooms of Bressingham - and you really can make the fun last all day!

Location: Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Bressingham, Norfolk Grid Reference: TM081806 Ceremonial County: Norfolk Map Link: StreetMap Aerial photo: Google Aerial Getting there: 2.5 miles west of Diss and 14 miles east of Thetford on the A1066. Follow the Brown tourist signs. Access: Website: www.bressingham.co.uk. Other Useful Websites: www.6100.co.uk The Royal Scott (steam train) Wikipedia Email: info@bressingham.co.uk Address: Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Bressingham nr Diss, Norfolk Postcode: IP22 2AA Telephone: 01379 686900 Opening Times: 31st Mar-Oct 10.30am Daily closes at 5pm; June-Aug + Oct closes at 4.30pm Charges: Entry Only (no train rides): Adult £8.50; Concession £8; Child (3-16) £5 Entry with narrow-gauge railway and galloper rides: Steam Days: Adult £12.50; Concession £11; Child (3-16) £8.50 Non Steam Days: Adult £10; Concession £9; Child (3-16) £6.50 Nearby Locations: Other Location Pages: Notes: PDF of their latest brochure Winter months only the garden and Dad's Army exhibition open from 11am to 4pm. Summer steam day entry fee includes max 3 free rides on gallopers (not consecutively) See also our page Tesco Clubcard Deals The Bressingham Nurseries themselves are not open to the public.

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