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Rhododendrons at Sheringham Park

May 27, 2016

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I had no idea what to expect, but it was amazing! There were rhododendrons the size of my hands, in so many different colours. My favourite part was all the viewing platforms they had around the park, especially the one near the entrance over the whole of the park looking down across all of the pretty flowers!

We took a really long walk around the park, from the rhododendrons, to the house (which is private so you can’t visit it), to the temple up on the hill. The views there were absolutely stunning, and from most of the platforms, you could see over to the sea. It was very hilly though at some points, which I didn’t expect at all, so that was a bit of a suprise, nevermind climbing the never-ending stairs to get to the viewing platforms – but it was definitely worth it in the end.

I’d definitely recommend if you visit north norfolk in the late spring, to go see the rhododendrons there, because they are amazing! At one point, it looked like something out of a fairytale, with all the pink petals fallen on the floor! If you’re a national trust member, as usual it’s free as long as you have your car park sticker in your car window, but if not, it’s one of the cheaper places for non-members as you only have to pay for parking, which is only £5.20.

  • Reply
    Melanie Fontaine
    May 28, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Blooming Rhododendrons are one of my favorite parts of spring! There’s a castle near my parents’ place whose park is full with the most gorgeous pink and purple rhododendrons and it’s always such a pleasure to visit in the spring! (I’m actually just editing pictures of this year’s visit for my blog… 😉 ) I can’t believe just how tall some of the rhododendrons in the park you visited are – it’s insane! Also loving those countryside views! 😉

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      April
      May 28, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Oh wow that sounds amazing! I’d love to live somewhere so close to where they grow, but it’s nice to be able to get to see them on our trips at least!
      xo April

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    Cara
    May 28, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Your photos are always so stunning, this park looks amazing! x
    britishmermaid.blogspot.co.uk

    • Reply
      April
      May 28, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      Ahh, thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
      xo April

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    Jamie
    May 29, 2016 at 2:54 am

    I love rhododendrons! I don’t think I’ve ever seen white ones though. So gorgeous. Loved all these pictures!

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      April
      May 29, 2016 at 8:06 am

      It was amazing – they had them in literally every colour! I’v only ever seen pink and purple ones before, but those white ones were amazing! Not even joking, but the flowers were bigger than my head!
      xo April

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    Tamara
    May 29, 2016 at 6:56 am

    Wow, great photos!

    XoXo,

    Tamara – LoveofMode.com

    • Reply
      April
      May 30, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Thank you! 🙂
      xo April

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    carolina
    May 30, 2016 at 3:39 am

    i lovee all these flowers they are so beautiful

    http://www.carolinapinglo.com/

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      April
      May 30, 2016 at 7:19 am

      I know! I couldn’t get over the size of some of them!
      xo April

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    The Sunday Mode
    May 30, 2016 at 10:55 am

    That would have been such a beautiful place to visit and walk through. I don’t know If I’d ever get a chance to visit there in person (living in Australia, but love travelling) but I certainly enjoyed your photos 🙂

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

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    Katya
    June 13, 2016 at 3:22 am

    Amazing place! The trees and flowers are absolutely dreamy 🙂

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