Will Giles Exotic Garden, Norwich and places to stay nearby

Will Giles Exotic garden in Norwich is renowned for growing plants that supposedly shouldn’t survive on the East coast of England, but in fact they do! In high summer, the garden becomes quite magical, full of hidden corners and a riot of colour. The air is filled with the intoxicating scent of Jasmine, Brugmansia (Angels trumpets) and different varieties of Hedychiums and Alpinias. (Gingers). The ridiculously large leaved Elephants Ear, Colocasia esculenta ‘Gigantia’, with luscious green leaves 2X3 feet in size. Towering bananas such as the purple Abyssinian banana Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurellii’, form massive canopies to walk under as do the root hardy banana Musa basjoo from Japan.		Places to stay near to Will Giles Exotic Garden, Norwich Search for 5-star quality hotels to independent hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses. We also list hotels at airports and in Europe. PRICES Special prices offer up to 70% discount off standard rates as well as hundreds of exclusive deals. COMMENTS Read unbiased guest reviews and benefit from instant secure on-line booking confirmations providing peace of mind. Search now - click here
2008 - Will Giles Exotic Garden open- Every Sunday afternoon from June 20th to Oct 26th (New extended season) 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Tea and cakes are available, as a well as plant sales, books and cards. If disabled ring in advance re special access.	The Exotic Garden, 6 Cotman Road, Thorpe, Norwich, NR1 4AF Tel 01603 623167 www.exoticgarden.com