Further Afield

Sandringham in Springtime

This much loved royal palace has been the private home for four generations of British monarchs.  The Gardens  have been open to the public since 1908, when King Edward VII was on the throne.

In the spring magnolias, rhododendrons and flowering cherry trees make sparkling features in the 60 acres.  Earlier the lawns  have been full of white narcissus - the bulbs previously used as pot plants in the house - for the royal family like to spend Christmas as Sandringham.

Nearer the house are heathers and large containers full of winter flowering pansies.

The spring is the time to see the duck and geese families on the lakes

Overlooking the lake is the delightful summerhouse called The Nest.  Built for Queen Alexandra in 1913 the windows frame wonderful views.

On Fridays and Saturdays Guided Garden Tours are available for a very small extra charge.  These are led by a garden expert, when the history of the garden is described together with  the background to much of the planting.  These tours really enhance a visit to a royal residence which has a very special place in British history.

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