Award-winning Norfolk rose gardens with 'hidden gem' park is a 'lovely day out'

Award-winning rose gardens have been praised online as a place to add to your "weekend list." The venue, tucked away in Norwich, Norfolk, has drawn attention online due to its picturesque views.

Peter Beales Roses, in Norwich, has been dubbed a "hidden gem" by fans on TikTok, who praised the rosegardens specifically. That will come as no surprise to many as Peter Beales is renowned for being home to the largest variety of roses in the UK and having 29 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals to its name.

TikTokuser Shauna (@ilyxshaun) shared a clip showcasing the venue on a recent trip. Her caption read: "One for your weekend list."

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In the video, Shauna walks through the venue and shows viewers the entrance, the indoor shop selling produce, meets, handmade jewellery, the cafe, and the garden shop. She then moves on to the rose gardens, which she claims are "nice to stroll around on a warm day."

In her voiceover, Shauna said: "This award-winning spot in Attleborough might just be Norfolk's best kept summer day out. It's known for its beautiful rose gardens, but there's a lot more you can do here.

"Inside. They've got a shop with lots of local produce like jams, chutneys, fresh meats, even handmade jewellery. They also have a cafe for brunch and afternoon tea.

"Plus you can sit outside when the weather's warm, which is a bonus. There's a garden section with indoor plants, tools and just all the little bits that you didn't know you even needed.

"But the best part, without a doubt, is the rose gardens. There were rose bushes everywhere, little archways to wander through and so many pretty corners. It's so nice to stroll around on a warm day. Peter Bales is ideal for when you don't have plans but want something cute and wholesome to do."

Beneath the video, others praised the venue and shared their favourite things about it too. One viewer said: "such a lovely day out" and a second wrote: "looks lovely."

A third added: "When I last went there was a little hidden play park too for children we had to follow signs and it was very hidden but very cute."

A different person said: "Yep there's a children's play area right at the back and a little nature walk." The praise continued, with one viewer writing: "I love visiting here solely for the rose gardens!" and another adding: "Love it here. The rose festival is fab!"

According to Peter Beales, the rose gardens allow visitors to "escape to a world of beauty and tranquillity", where "nature’s artistry meets timeless elegance." The venue's websiteadds that the gardens are the perfect place to "lose yourself in a sensory paradise."

The rose gardens feature rose-covered archways and walkways draped in vibrant blooms, a "stunning" observation turret offering panoramic garden views, a "serene" wildlife garden buzzing with biodiversity, and display gardens with "intoxicating perfumes and seasonal colour."

Peter Beales Roses is based around half a mile off the A11 in Attleborough, Norfolk. The venue features free parking, wheelchair access, toilets, and baby-changing facilities. Entrance to the rose gardens, which is open seven days a week, year-round, is free.