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any garden lovers will know Pensthorpe in Norfolk for its Piet Oudolf-designed Millennium Garden, which is wonderfully atmospheric in winter. Now the 700-acre nature reserve has a new garden attraction to weave a little magic throughout the year. The Glade Sculpture Garden features evergreen trees, grasses, ferns and wildflowers. The (above right) surrounded by three towering dandelion sculptures, all by artist Robin Wight. Dotted throughout the space are mosaics from Primrose Mosaics and Katie Green, and glass sculptures by Jenny Pickford (shown above). Admission to the park starts at £12.95.

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