Save your summer

Don’t miss out on what our region has to offer this summer. Even though it’s a lot different this year, there are some lovely days out you can enjoy to raise your spirits after lockdown. We guide you into the garden – like at the beautiful Brick Kiln House in Shotesham, Norfolk, which is pictured here – head out to the seaside, off to a drive-in and more.

AFTER months of staying safe at home, we have seen the lockdown easing in recent weeks and many of us are starting to take our first steps back out into the world.

And we’re just in time for summer – even though it is going to be quite different, with social distancing and the extra measures that have been introduced to help us stay safe while also getting the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries open for business.

You may feel like you are ready to get back to doing some of the things you would normally have done during the summer, making some of the trips you usually enjoy and visiting some of the places and attractions that have been your family favourites.

A WALK IN THE GARDEN

A much-loved part of our summer is the National Garden Scheme (NGS) open gardens, which enables us to visit glorious gardens large and small, and help raise funds for charities including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie.

This summer many Norfolk NGS gardens are opening during August, complying with social distancing guidelines. Entry is by pre purchased tickets only, which can be bought through the NGS website at ngs.org.uk. All buildings will be closed to visitors and unfortunately, gardens will not be able to offer their usual refreshments.

At the time of going to press, the following gardens were listed as being open, but, of course, we know that situations can change, so keep checking the website for confirmed dates. Tickets will go on sale on the Monday prior to opening date:

AUG 5: Walcott House, Walcott Green, Walcott, NR12 0NU.