Aylsham Norfolk hotels:

The gardens around this medieval moated manor house feature a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs in many different settings. Throughout the gardens are thousands of roses especially classic varieties. The Heritage Rose and Twentieth Century Rose Gardens have roses in areas with designs reflecting their date of origin from the fifteenth century to the present day. There is also an introductory display to Rose History. Wildflowers are encouraged around the recently landscaped Lakes, and in the Chapel Garden where Victorian follies surround the ancient ruins of Mannington Church. Mannington Gardens Shops are stocked with souvenirs and crafts, as well as plants, with a selection of containerized roses. A link with Peter Beales enables visitors to place orders.