Fullers Mill Garden

17/06/2026

Looking for something to do with your dad, grandad or another father figure this weekend? 🌿

This Friday, Fullers Mill Garden will be open late for our exclusive evening opening, 6pm to 8pm.

Bring him along for a gentle evening stroll through the garden, with a drink from our café and pop-up bar, and enjoy Fullers Mill as the day softens into dusk.

Or visit on Father’s Day itself, when the garden, shop and plant sales will be open 10am to 5pm, with the Bothy Tearoom open 10am to 4.45pm.

Book your place for Friday evening: https://shop.perennial.org.uk/collections/events-workshops-awards/products/exclusive-evening-access-fullers-mill

Find Sunday visiting details: https://perennial.org.uk/gardens/gardens-menu/fullers-mill-garden/

Fullers Mill Garden is an enchanting seven-acre waterside oasis set in the heart of Suffolk. Visit the garden, café, plant sales and gift shop and support Perennial, the charity helping people who work in horticulture.

16/06/2026

Looking forward to our next Tail-Wagging Tuesday at Fullers Mill Garden, 7 July, 10am – 5pm 🐾

Well-behaved four-legged friends are invited to explore the beautiful garden with their human companion.

Bring your best walking paws and join us for a Tail-Wagging Tuesday adventure on the first Tuesday of each month.

Paws crossed for biscuit breaks afterwards.

Standard admission fees apply to humans.

This is a pilot scheme to increase dog-friendly visits to the garden. During the trial, dog-walking visitors can bring up to two dogs per adult to explore Fullers Mill Garden.

Find out more: https://perennial.org.uk/support-us/events/tail-wagging-tuesdays-july/

16/06/2026

Networking Event for Self-employed and Solo Workers in Horticulture 🌿

Working alone has its benefits, but it can also mean missing out on the day-to-day conversations, support and connections that come from being part of a team.

We're hosting a friendly networking event at Helmingham Hall Gardens on Thursday 23 July. It's an opportunity to meet others working across horticulture, share experiences of working independently and learn more about the support available from Perennial.

There will be talks from our Director of Services Helen Waddington and we'll also be joined by Head Gardener Brendan Arundel for a tour of the gardens.

If you work in Horticulture and are self-employed, work independently or spend much of your working day on your own, we'd love to welcome you. Places are limited, so please book ahead: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perennials-networking-event-for-solo-workers-in-horticulture-tickets-1991684890121

16/06/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Perennial Chairman Paul Rochford on being awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to horticulture 🌿

Paul has long been a strong advocate for the people who work across horticulture, and this honour reflects his contribution to the industry.

Commenting on the award, Paul said:
"This is a great honour which I am very proud to accept. I am always keen to promote the importance of the horticulture industry and I hope that this award will help to emphasise the vital role that it plays in our lives. We need to value, support and encourage the people working in green industries and I think that this award will help me to continue to highlight the significance of their contribution."

Congratulations, Paul, on this well-deserved recognition.

https://perennial.org.uk/about-us/our-people/

15/06/2026

What a wonderful review from a recent visitor 🤩

"A few weeks ago my husband and I visited Fullers Mill while on holiday. It was a fabulous experience for us both. There is a wonderful relaxed atmosphere in the garden, helped along by delicious treats from the café whilst sitting outside!

Frankly, I’ve never seen so many beautiful plants, most of which I’d never seen before and certainly couldn’t name! Walking around the garden made for a very enjoyable and memorable day out. Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who’ve created such a marvellous garden."

Thank you to everyone who helps make Fullers Mill such a special place, from our garden team and volunteers to the visitors who take the time to share such kind words.

Plan your visit: https://perennial.org.uk/gardens/gardens-menu/fullers-mill-garden/

11/06/2026

There’s always so much to spot at Fullers Mill, from beautiful planting to the wildlife that calls the garden home 🌿

From bees, damselflies and the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth to gadwall, grey wagtail, heron, pheasant, robin, otter and more, the garden is home to a wonderful mix of wildlife.

Some are easy to spot, while others are gone in a moment, but they're all part of the life of the garden.

Plan your visit and see what you can spot: https://perennial.org.uk/gardens/gardens-menu/fullers-mill-garden/

09/06/2026

Be our Summer Facebook header 📸🌿

We love seeing Fullers Mill through your eyes. If you’ve visited recently, share your favourite landscape-size photo from the garden in the comments below and we’ll choose our favourite to feature as our Summer Facebook header 💚

05/06/2026

We’re excited to share that Helensbank House is opening in support of Perennial - Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society through Scotland's Gardens Scheme 🌿

Open by arrangement from 13 June to 27 September, Helensbank House near Alloa is around 35 minutes from Glasgow and has plenty for garden lovers to enjoy.

Set within an 18th-century walled garden, highlights include a Cedar of Lebanon, reputedly planted in 1750 by the sea captain who built the house, along with the National Collection of Portland Roses.

Visits are by arrangement, so be sure to get in touch and book ahead: https://scotlandsgardens.org/helensbank/

04/06/2026

We’re delighted to see Fullers Mill included in The Independent’s round-up of beautiful UK gardens to visit this summer 🌿

The article highlights the garden as a special place for lily lovers, with its riverside setting, dappled woodland and collection of unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants.

Lovely recognition for the garden Bernard Tickner created over 50 years, and gifted to Perennial - Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society in 2013 to support people in horticulture.

Read the article here: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/best-uk-gardens-wiltshire-essex-sussex-b2987034.html

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