The NGS gives visitors unique access to more than 3,500 exceptional private gardens across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

It raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

When: May 5-6, 11am-5pm

A 10-acre garden surrounding a former Georgian rectory (not open), with bluebell and woodland walks and an abundance of spring flowers.

When: May 12, 11am-5pm

There are 10 acres set within farmland in this traditional private country estate garden.

When: May 12, 12noon-4pm

Marvel at a walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard, 130-year-old wisteria and a wildflower meadow.

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When: May 14, 1pm-5pm

Spectacular gardens with one of the largest concentrations of rhododendrons and azaleas in East Anglia.

When: May 19, 12noon-5pm (also by arrangement for groups May 19-September 27)

A Georgian house (not open) set in 17 acres of parkland, including a cricket pitch, walled kitchen garden and woodland water garden.

Ferndale - 14 Poringland Road, Upper Stoke Holy Cross Picture: Supplied by NGS (Image: National Garden Scheme)

When: May 26, 11am-4pm

A third of an acre featuring seating areas, arches, flower borders, a pond, vegetable plots and a greenhouse.

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When: May 26, 11am-5pm

Parkland with lake and river walks surround this historic house (not open), featuring a formal garden with roses and a traditional working kitchen garden.

When: May 26, 11am-5pm

A seven-acre garden of contrasts, from formal terraces to a wildflower area, on a steep chalk slope surrounding a 19th-century house (not open).

Hoe Hall near Dereham is open by appointment Picture: Supplied by NGS (Image: National Garden Scheme)

When: Open by arrangement from May 15-June 30

Visit a walled garden featuring a long, white wisteria walk in the grounds of a Georgian rectory surrounded by parkland.

Find out further details, including admission prices, and pre-book (if required) at ngs.org.uk

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9 secret Norfolk gardens opening to the public in May

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The NGS gives visitors unique access to more than 3,500 exceptional private gardens across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

It raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

When: May 5-6, 11am-5pm

A 10-acre garden surrounding a former Georgian rectory (not open), with bluebell and woodland walks and an abundance of spring flowers.

When: May 12, 11am-5pm

There are 10 acres set within farmland in this traditional private country estate garden.

When: May 12,........

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