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Walsham le Willows Open Gardens

For its 44th year around forty gardens open across the village with brass bands, Morris dancing and a free vintage bus to ferry weary visitors between cream teas.

30 Aug 2026 · annual
Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk, England
Β£8 per person covering both days, accompanied children free
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