Fullers Mill Garden

Fullers Mill is a tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman’s paradise.

Fullers Mill Garden 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. Our team of gardeners and volunteers now maintain the garden for the enjoyment of visitors from April to early November.

Plan your trip to Fullers Mill Garden

VISIT ESSENTIALS

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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.
Groups (6+) are welcome by prior arrangement. Please email fullersmillgarden@perennial.org.uk to discuss your visit.

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Facilities

  • Refreshments

    Our Bothy Tea Room serves a range of teas, coffees, cakes and ice creams.

    Please ask our staff should you have dietary requirements.

  • Gift Shop

    We stock a large range of contemporary giftware, cards, stationery and gifts for gardeners, including our range of Fullers Mill inspired gifts.

    You can also shop our full range of hundreds of cards and gifts in our online shop.

  • Plants Sales

    Plants are available for sale in the plant sales area, including some which have been propagated from the garden.

  • Limited On Site Parking

    Parking is adjacent to the garden, with accessible parking spaces available

  • Toilets

    Toilet facilities are located behind the tea room and shop

  • Baby Changing

    Baby changing facilities are available in our accessible toilet

  • Accessible Toilet

    Accessible toilet facilities are located behind the tea room and shop

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 under 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 - 16:30

    Friday to Sunday
    11:00 - 16:30

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Garden

Address

Fullers Mill
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.

Public Transport

Accessing Fullers Mill by public transport is encouraged for those who also don't mind a bit of walking.

From Bury St Edmunds Bus Station:

Bus 16 (towards Newmarket) alight at Church, then walk for approx. 40 minutes.

Bus 355 (towards Mildenhall) alight at Church, then walk for approx. 40 minutes.

Bus16A (towards Mildenhall) alight at Telephone Box, then walk for approx. 15 minutes.

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