Essex Open Gardens September 2018
Dragons – Chelmsford
¾ acre garden, planted to encourage wildlife. Small vegetable garden, two summerhouses of which one overlooks a stream and farmland.
Refreshments: Home-made teas
Plants for sale
Admission: Adults £4 Children Free
Opened for the National Garden Scheme which is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country. Beneficiary charities are: The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, Perennial, Parkinson’s UK and other guest charities.
Owners information: Mrs Margot Grice 01245 248651
Address: Dragons, Boyton Cross, Chelmsford. CM1 4LS
Opens: Wednesday,19th September 2018
Starts: 2pm
Ends: 5pm
Wychwood – Harlow
¾ acre garden with a large pond attracting wildlife and has resident ducks. Free range chickens roam in the shrubbery and there is also a budgerigar aviary. Vegetable and fruit plot as well as mixed shrub and herbaceous borders. English roses are also a feature of the garden,
Refreshments: Home-made teas
Plants for sale
Admission: Adults £4 Children Free
Opened for the National Garden Scheme which is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country. Beneficiary charities are: The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, Perennial, Parkinson’s UK and other guest charities.
Owners information: Mrs Madeleine Paine
Address: Wychwood, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow. CM19 5DW
Opens: Sunday 23rd Sepember 2018
Starts: 12noon
Ends: 5pm
Beth Chatto Gardens – Colchester
Internationally famous gardens, including dry, damp, shade, reservoir and woodland areas. Large plant nursery and gift shop
Refreshments: tea room
Wheelchair access
Disabled WC
Plants for sale
Admission: Adults £7.95 Children Free
Opened for the National Garden Scheme which is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country. Beneficiary charities are: The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, Perennial, Parkinson’s UK and other guest charities.
Owners information: Mrs Beth Chatto 01206 822007
Address: Beth Chatto Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester. CO7 7DB
Opens: Sunday 30th September 2018
Starts: 9am
Ends: 5pm
Bridge End Garden – Saffron Walden
Created in 1840 by Francis Gibson it is now managed by Saffron Walden Town Council, with support from the Friends of Bridge End Gardens. A popular spot for visitors and locals alike with benches spread throughout the garden.
Public toilets
Picnic area
Dogs not allowed
Disabled access
Admission: Free
For further information contact Saffron Walden Tourist information Centre: 01799 524002
Email [email protected]
Address: c/o Tourist Information Centre, 1 Market Place, Saffron Walden. CB10 1HR
Post code for Castle Street entrance is CB10 1BD
Opens: All year. Closed Christmas Day. For opening times for specific areas relating to the walled garden and hedge maze contact Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (see above)
Essex Open Gardens October 2018
Friary Walled Garden – Maldon
Small walled garden set in the centre of Maldon. Cared for by volunteers from Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society.
Parking: public carpark in White Horse Lane
Admission: Free but donations would be welcomed
For further information: 01621 855902 www.friarywalledgarden.wordpress.com
Address: next to County Library, White Horse Lane, Maldon. CM9 5FW
Opens: Sunday 7th October 2018
Starts: 10am
Ends: 3pm
Closing times may vary due to weather conditions
Green Island – Ardleigh
A garden for all seasons. 20 acres packed with rare and unusual plants as well as mature woodland.
Refreshments – Tea room with home-made cakes and snacks
Nursery with plants seen growing in the garden
Wheelchair access – flat and easy to walking/pushing wheelchairs. Ramps at entrance and tearoom.
Disabled parking
Admission: Adults £7.50 Children £2.50
Owners information: Fiona Edmond 01206 230455
Opened for the National Garden Scheme which is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country. Beneficiary charities are: The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, Perennial, Parkinson’s UK and other guest charities.
Address: Green Island, Park Road, Ardleigh CO7 7SP
Opens: 14th October 2018
Starts: 10am
Ends: 5pm
Essex Open Gardens November 2018
Friary Walled Garden – Maldon
Small walled garden set in the centre of Maldon. Cared for by volunteers from Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society.
Parking: public carpark in White Horse Lane
Admission: Free but donations would be welcomed
For further information: 01621 855902 www.friarywalledgarden.wordpress.com
Address: next to County Library, White Horse Lane, Maldon. CM9 5FW
Opens: Sunday 4th November 2018
Starts: 10am
Ends: 3pm
Closing times may vary due to weather conditions
Essex Open Gardens December 2018
Friary Walled Garden – Maldon
Small walled garden set in the centre of Maldon. Cared for by volunteers from Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society.
Parking: public carpark in White Horse Lane
Admission: Free but donations would be welcomed
For further information: 01621 855902 www.friarywalledgarden.wordpress.com
Address: next to County Library, White Horse Lane, Maldon. CM9 5FW
Opens: Sunday 2nd December 2018
Starts: 10am
Ends: 3pm
Closing times may vary due to weather conditions
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