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Norfolk Lavender

Description: Carey Mill, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7JE. Telephone: 01485 570384

Newest Review: ... In 1932, before the last fields everywhere could be ploughed up, Linn Chilvers founded Norfolk Lavender and planted the first six acres (2.5 ha), thus keeping unbroken the great tradition of English lavender growing. Others in England may imitate, but none has the history, the tradition or the special varieties grown by Norfolk Lavender at Heacham and in the surrounding area. Today, there ... more

... are more and more awareness about the benefits nature holds and the use of Lavender in our daily lives. This is more and more acceptable and we the public have a lot to thank Linn Chilvers for. Linn Chilvers was the son of a keen botanist who in 1874 star...more

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Norfolk Lavender: It's Free to Visit! (1550 words)
by - written on 03/10/01 (Very useful, 237 readings)
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Driving along the A149 to Hunstanton, one cannot remain unaware that you are in Lavender country, as you pass field upon field of aromatic lavender plants in various stages of growth. The Norfolk Lavender site of England?s Lavender Farm is situated on the A149, about five miles from Hunstanton. It is a great place to relax and entrance is free. I have visited this centre twice and have enjoyed my visits on both occasions. All the plants one hundred different lavender varieties, on this site have been chosen for their aromatic qualities. Crossing over the white Balustrade Bridge allows access to a four-acre garden down an avenue, which leads to a magnificent ... Read the complete review