Doddington Hall, Lincoln: go visit for NGS on Sunday 16th March

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting the gardens of Doddington Hall, an Elizabethan Hall near Lincoln. I didn’t know what to expect as it is not exactly garden visiting weather, however the garden was bursting with spring with a really interesting structure made all the more special by having the hall in the background. It had something for everyone with a labyrinth, wild garden, bogs and Temple of the Winds.

This Sunday (16^th March) they are opening for the NGS so go! A great trip out and something to liven the senses

http://www.doddingtonhall.com/

http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=5368

Everyone likes a few balls on sticks....

dogs tooth violets

 a bit of calmness

 I didn't get lost in the labyrinth

 Rhododendron with a fabulous exotic effect leaf...I'm coming round to them more and more

Crocus's a go go

The most gnarled and ancient trees you will see in a long time

A whole avenue of globe artichokes....magnificent jungly foliage

Fabulous arum

And who can go wrong with a Unicorn topiary?

and what is more English than an old church surrounded by daffodil?

Visit! Doddington Hall is magnificent!