A historic garden in Norwich has helped charities raise more than £25,000.

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, and his wife Rachel, allowed charities to host fundraising afternoons in their garden, which is the oldest private garden in the city.

Held over spring and summer, these events attracted more than 3,000 visitors.

Among the attractions were refreshments, stalls, and entertainment, all contributing to the total of £25,825 raised for 10 different charities.

These charities included Norwich Samaritans, St Martins Housing Trust, CPRE Norfolk, Nelson’s Journey, St Barnabas Counselling Centre, Norwich Integration Partnership, the National Garden Scheme, Yare Valley Riding for the Disabled, Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI, and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

Spanning four acres, the organically cared-for Bishop’s House Garden features flower-filled borders, exotic plants, a fruit and vegetable garden, a herb garden, a wildlife woodland walk, a wildflower labyrinth, and an orchard.

The garden, which has been around for more than nine centuries, will open again in 2025 to support another 10 local charities, with the dates and beneficiaries yet to be announced.