Idyllic country garden at Capability Barn, Hoveringham, open to visitors as part of National Garden Scheme

An idyllic country garden is to open its gates to visitors this weekend.

As part of the National Garden Scheme, the large garden at Capability Barn, Hoveringham, will be open on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27.

With “everything you could wish to find in a garden” the land is lovingly tended by two keen and knowledgeable gardener-owners.

It was named garden of the week in Garden News, in May 2023.

It promises to showcase imaginative planting, with something different to see every year.

April brings displays of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips along with erythroniums, brunneras, and primulas — all set among established trees, shrubs, and shady paths, which give a charming country setting.

The summer months will see wisteria, magnolias, rhododendrons, and apple blossom make an appearance.

The garden also has a large vegetable and fruit patches, with an orchard and flower meadow.

Plants will be for sale and refreshments available, during the opening times of 11am to 4.30pm.