A Garden Worth Visiting: The Manor, Hemingford Grey – Just Moments from the Flower Festival

If you're heading to the Hemingford Abbot Flower Festival, there’s a nearby treasure that flower-lovers and garden wanderers will adore—The Manor at Hemingford Grey.

Located just across the river in the neighbouring village of Hemingford Grey, this historic home and its extraordinary garden are the perfect addition to your floral day out in Cambridgeshire.

Built in the 12th century and lovingly maintained by Diana Boston, The Manor is one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain. It’s best known as the real-life setting behind the beloved Green Knowe children’s books, written by her mother, Lucy M. Boston.

The garden is a floral storybook in itself—overflowing with ancient roses, topiary paths, cottage borders and tranquil river views. Garden lovers visiting the Hemingford Abbot Flower Festival will find The Manor’s peaceful grounds equally enchanting.

Every corner reflects a sense of timeless beauty and care, making it a rare chance to experience a garden that has bloomed through generations—not just for show, but as a living part of English heritage.

As a florist-baker rooted in the Cambridgeshire countryside, I find deep inspiration in places like this. They remind me that beauty has always had a place in the everyday—whether in a petal, a poem, or a plate. If you're visiting the Flower Festival, I truly recommend letting your day bloom a little further with a visit to The Manor.