Helmingham, Suffolk

Amarvellous mix of formal and informal gardens make Helmingham an East Anglian delight. The historic moated house is surrounded by 400 acres of Tudor parkland, where cattle and deer roam freely and you can meander through flower meadows. Breathe in the scent of blossom along the Apple Walk, a greensward lined with fruit trees. Don’t miss the walled garden, where climbers and vegetables mingle with cottagegarden flowers. Entry £7; helmingham.com.