Queen Mother’s Garden reopens to the public

As part of Breckland Council's Thriving Places programme, aimed at supporting town centres to flourish and prosper, the refurbished Queen Mother’s Garden in Dereham has reopened for residents to enjoy. The community garden, off St Withburga Lane, features the Queen Mother clematis, roses, agapanthus plants, and thousands of new bulbs ready to erupt in spring. Other garden features include new picnic benches made from recycled materials with integrated allweather games boards, wheelchair-friendly paths throughout, sensory planting to stimulate residents with dementia and a community book swap cabinet. The garden refurbishment has been supported by Breckland Council, Dereham Town Council, local business, schools, and community sponsors. This project has received funding as part of our £450,000 Market Town Initiative, which has supported projects across Breckland including the development of the Ellenor Fenn Gardens in Dereham.