The Wildflower Club is a sociable, cake-fuelled wander through some of East Anglia’s most beautiful, and often lesser-known gardens and loveliest wild places.
Created for those who love plants, pollinators, and the pleasure of good company, we meet once a month on Sunday mornings to explore gardens, nature reserves, woodlands, and tucked-away spots across Norfolk and Suffolk. From bee-filled borders to peaceful meadows and ancient trees, each outing offers the chance to slow down, learn something new, and enjoy time with like-minded folk—usually with tea and homemade cake involved.
Expect behind-the-scenes access to places not normally open to the public, guided walks, garden tours, and the occasional peek inside a working beehive (we’ve got spare bee suits for the curious!).
Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a friendly way to spend a Sunday, you’re very welcome. In the winter, we’ll keep the inspiration going with cosy talks and seasonal ideas to bring more nature into everyday life.
This is a brand new club, shaped by its members—so come along, bring a friend, and help it grow.
Upcoming events
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Hoe Hall
Sunday 25th May 2025 @ 10.30am
For our first garden visit we will be visiting the beautiful gardens of Hoe Hall which is famous for its white wisteria walk.
The garden was redesigned in 1990 to incorporate climbers and herbaceous plants, with box parterres replacing the kitchen garden. There are espaliered fruit trees, and an old swimming pool with water lilies.
Our group will have exclusive access to the gardens on this date and this visit includes tea and cake too!
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Wyken Hall
Sunday 15th June 2025 @ 10am
The second meeting of the The Wildflower Club will be at the Wyken Hall Gardens.
These formal gardens are filled with topiary, roses, fruit trees and a knot garden. The garden is a Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden and in 2023 was voted the East Anglian and Midlands favourite garden.
Either join our club below or pay as you go and let us know which garden you wish to visit.
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Raveningham Gardens
Sunday 13th July 2025 @ 10.30am
Garden visit with meet & greet plus talk from the resident beekeeper.
Acres of woodland and parkland protect a walled Victorian kitchen garden, rose garden, stumpery and meadowland. These gardens are varied and filled with pollinator friendly planting. The estate also has their own beehives.
Either join our club below or pay as you go, and let us know which garden you wish to visit.
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Holme Hale Hall
Sunday 17th August 2025 @ 10.30am
A hidden gem in rural Norfolk, home to a beautifully restored walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard. With trained fruit trees, roses, topiary, and a soft palette of unusual herbaceous plants, the garden offers seasonal charm and interest.
Visits begin with a short talk about the house, garden, and its history, followed by time to explore the grounds. The outing ends with tea, coffee, and homemade cakes.
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Cobweb Cottage
Sunday 7th September 2025 @ 10.30am
Mixed borders, a sunken greenhouse, pergola, and a wildlife pond. There is also a large productive ornamental kitchen garden with bees, chickens, treehouse, prairie planting and fruit cage. A real wildlife haven.
We’ll have exclusive access to the gardens during our visit and will be provided with tea and cake to enjoy too!
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Talk- Beekeeping Beginnings
Thursday 16th October 2025 @ 7.30pm
Venue TBC
From orchestrating a blend of poetry and music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and J2O and turning things orange with Tango; to escaping it all to work with bees.
This talk takes us on a journey of connecting with nature sweeping you up with a passion for bees and country living.
Memberships & Pay As You Go Options
Join The Wildflower Club your way!
Whether you’d like to dip in and join us for a garden visit whenever it suits you with our Pay-As-You-Go option, or become a regular wanderer with a full-season pass, there’s a spot for you.
Expect beautiful gardens, great company, and plenty of inspiration for creating pollinator-friendly spaces of your own!
For just £10 a month (or £18 for two), your membership includes:
🌿 A monthly visit to a different East Anglian garden – Throughout the summer months be inspired by beautiful, pollinator-friendly spaces and, where possible, enjoy exclusive visits to working apiaries to see honey bees up close.
🌿 Access to a members only Facebook group, where you’ll find out first about new events and will be able to keep the social side going between visits, sharing stories along the way.
🌿Seasonal talks and walks, in the winter attend engaging, friendly gatherings where we share knowledge about gardening, wildlife, and all things nature-inspired.
🌿 Quarterly newsletter - packed with seasonal tips, behind-the-scenes updates, and inspiration to bring a little more nature into your everyday.
🌿Members only offers
A simple way to stay connected to the beauty of the seasons and be part of a warm, welcoming community.
Join today and let nature be part of your every month!
Not ready to commit - then we offer the chance to pay as you go too but please note spaces are limited and club members are given space priority.
2025 Visits
Excursions take place all over Suffolk and Norfolk. Detailed information for each visit will be provided by email prior to the day. It is your responsibility to get to the location but if you need assistance let us know.
If you’d like to carpool please let us know and we can see if people want to meet up and drive together from convenient locations.
Can you help?
I am looking for venues to host The Wildflower Club. Are you a beekeeper willing to open up your apiary so we can learn a little about how you keep your bees, or people with pollinator friendly gardens who would be happy to give us a tour. Do you have knowledge of nature that can be shared with our group, a specialist wildlife subject or nature based business?
If you are located in Suffolk or Norfolk, England, please do get in touch via email at info@sunnyfieldshoney.com