Fullers Mill
Fullers Mill is a tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman’s paradise.
Admission price
- Adult: £10.00
- Adult with Gift Aid: £12.50
- Adult with Perennial membership: Free
- RHS members (Wed pm): Free
- Child (16 and under): Free
Opening times today
- All services closed today.
Getting here
- Fullers Mill
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6HD
Groups (6+) are welcome by prior arrangement.
Fullers Mill is a tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman’s paradise.
Fullers Mill is an enchanting and tranquil seven-acre creation on the banks of the River Lark. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a plantsman’s collection of unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants. It is a garden of truly year-round interest. The garden was created by the late Bernard Tickner MBE (1924-2017). He moved to Fullers Mill in 1958 and spent over 50 years creating the garden you see today from rough scrub and woodland.
In 2004, Bernard and his wife Bess donated the garden to The Fullers Mill Trust, a registered charity, which was established to manage the garden and to ensure its future. In 2013, the garden was gifted to Perennial, for its long-term preservation. Gardener Manager, Rory McDonnell and his team of gardeners and volunteers now maintain the garden for the enjoyment of visitors from April to October.
Fullers Mill gallery
Plan your trip
VISIT ESSENTIALS
Opening times for
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Groups (6+) are welcome by prior arrangement. Please email fullersmillgarden@perennial.org.uk to discuss your visit.
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Open
Partially Open
Closed
Facilities
- On Site Parking
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Cafe
- Plants Sales
- Toilets
Accessibility
Fullers Mill garden’s uneven surfaces, grassed areas, proximity to water and sloping ground limit disabled access to some areas. Disabled toilet and Bothy Tea Room are fully accessible.
- Wheelchair Access
Please be advised the garden can be difficult for visitors who are solely reliant on a wheelchair - please see above for specific garden details.
The companion of a disabled visitor is admitted free of charge. - Assistance Dogs
To help us preserve its charm, the garden only allows assistance dogs.
We are sorry we can’t admit family dogs or other pets.
Eating
- Bothy Tea Room
Tea, coffee and delicious cakes are available to purchase from our serving area and enjoyed on the lawn or un the covered seating area in the garden.
We’re sorry, but picnics are not permitted in the garden, however we’re surrounded by the beautiful Kings Forest where your picnic can be enjoyed.
- Opening times
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00Friday to Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
Shopping
Once you’ve toured the garden, don't forget to visit our lovely plant sales area and fabulous gift shop stocked with seasonal cards, stationery and gifts.
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Gift shop
The perfect place to find something special including gifts for the home and garden. We stock a large range of contemporary giftware, cards, stationery and gifts for gardeners.
Check out our range of Fullers Mill inspired gifts, new for the 2024 season. -
Plant sales
Plants are available for sale in the plant sales area, including some which have been propagated from the garden.
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Online shop
You can also shop our full range of hundreds of cards and gifts in our online shop.
How to travel to Fullers Mill
Address
West Stow
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6HD
Driving
Fullers Mill is 5 miles north-west of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. Turn off the A1101 (Bury to Mildenhall road) signposted West Stow Anglo Saxon Village. Continue for 1.5 miles and the entrance is clearly marked. Limited parking is available on site.
Events at Fullers Mill
Photography with Phil Morley - May
Join Phil Morley this May as he highlights the wealth of plants that Fullers Mill Garden offers this time of year.
Fullers Mill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HD
- 12th May 2024
- 08:00 - 11:00
- £20
Photography with Phil Morley - July
Join Phil Morley this July as he highlights the wealth of plants that Fullers Mill Garden offers this time of year.
Fullers Mill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HD
- 21st July 2024
- 08:00 - 11:00
- £20
Photography with Phil Morley - September
Join Phil Morley this September as he highlights the wealth of plants that Fullers Mill Garden offers this time of year.
Fullers Mill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HD
- 22nd September 2024
- 08:00 - 11:00
- £20
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