RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Westerns Approach
Rettendon
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8AT

Tel: +44 (0)1245 400 256
Fax: +44 (0) 1245 402 100
Email: hydehall@rhs.org.uk
Web: http://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hydehall/index.asp


RHS Garden Hyde Hall- an inspirational hilltop garden.

Nestled in the heart of rural Essex, Hyde Hall is an oasis of peace and tranquillity providing somewhere to watch the changing seasons and get closer to nature. Open every day from 10am (except Christmas Day), the garden offers a safe clean environment for children and adults alike.

The garden boasts an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles from traditional to modern, providing year round interest and colour, so whatever time of year you visit there's also something to see and do. It's a perfect location for walking, rambling, bird watching, photography, kite flying or simply somewhere to relax and gather ideas and inspiration for your own garden, patio or window box.

Highlights of the Garden

  • Dry Garden - showcases a range of drought tolerant plants that will thrive in areas of low rainfall.
  • Robinson Garden - named after Hyde Hall's original owners - Helen & Dick Robinson. The concept for the Robinson Garden was to create a plant lovers garden with many detailed and unusual species
  • Australian and New Zealand Garden - The area was designed around existing Eucalyptus trees and has a contemporary feel, accentuated by a raised circular area with modern styled oak seating.
  • Hilltop Garden - The eight-acre Hilltop Garden is one of the original areas of Hyde Hall and contains numerous features such as a colour-themed herbaceous border, two ponds, rose garden, gold garden, farmhouse garden, shrub rose border, woodland garden and several island beds.
  • Queen Mother's Garden - has an informal, relaxed style throughout, with meandering paths and an eclectic mix of grasses, perennials and roses.
  • Clover Hill - profoundly naturalistic, with vast swathes of grasses and perennials flowing down the hill.
  • The Estate - comprising of developing woodland, hedgerows, bee hives, meadows and pasture.
  • Viburnum - Hyde Hall holds a national plant collection of Viburnum.

    • New Facilities

    From Autumn 2009 visitors will also be able to enjoy a new garden entrance building and garden area. The timber and cedar clad building will include a new spacious gift shop, plant centre, visitor reception area and café.Progress reports will be posted on the website.

    Food and Refreshments

    The Barn Restaurant is fully licensed and serves a wide selection of hot and cold food made on the premises, using locally sourced produce where possible. It also has a sheltered tea garden where you can enjoy alfresco dining on warmer days. On completion of our new entrance building there will also be a café serving drinks and snacks.

    The Plant Centre and Shop

    Round off your trip to Hyde Hall with a visit to the plant centre and shop. We have a well-stocked plant centre and staff are always happy to help with planting enquires. The shop stocks a comprehensive range of books, stationery, gifts, kitchen accessories, sweets, cakes, children's toys and bird food.

    Access & Facilities

  • Free car park and picnic area
  • Shop, plant centre and licensed restaurant
  • Garden library and information centre
  • Special events programme and garden trails
  • Accessible toilets and baby care facilities
  • Wheelchairs available for loan (please note that access may be limited in winter months)

    • Sorry, but we only accept disability assistance dogs in the garden, estate and car park.



    More Pictures
     
     
     

    Special Events

    Late Night Shopping Evening   3 Dec 2009
    Stock up on gifts and plants and then enjoy a leisurely drink in the café while browsing through the new 2010 event programme.

    The Guild of Essex Craftsmen Event   5 Dec 2009 - 6 Dec 2009
    Enjoy the splendour of this two-day Christmas Craft extravaganza! All Guild members are selected for the outstanding quality and originality of their work.

    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Open every day from 10.00am (except Christmas Day).

    Closing times vary between 6.00pm in mid-summer to 4.00pm in mid-winter.

    Last entry one hour before closing.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £5.50; Child 6-16yrs £2.00.

    Pre-booked groups of 10 or more £4.00 per person.

    Assisting carer of a disabled person admitted free.

    Members of the RHS plus one family guest admitted free.

    Only guide and registered support dogs only in grounds, garden and car park.

    Directions
    By car: Hyde Hall is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Chelmsford and is signed from the A130 (southbound).Leave the M25 at junction 29 for A127 (signed Southend). From the A127 exit onto the A132 (signed Wickford/South Woodham Ferrers).Or leave the A12 at junction 17, then at the roundabout take the second exit for the A130 (signed Southend/Basildon)From the A130 Rettendon Turnpike roundabout follow the tourist attraction flower symbols towards South Woodham Ferrers on the A132. At the Shaw Farm roundabout turn into Willow Grove/Creephedge Lane.
    Show map of RHS Garden Hyde Hall...

    RHS Garden Hyde Hall Postcode for SatNav: CM3 8AT

    Nearby Attractions
    Marsh Farm Country Park (3 Miles)*
    Marsh Farm Country Park provides an enjoyable and educational day out for all the family. In addition to the farm, the country park boasts excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch.
    Maeldune Heritage Centre (6 Miles)*
    Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon.
    Ingatestone Hall (8 Miles)*
    Ingatestone Hall is a sixteenth century manor house built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor Monarchs.
    more nearby attractions...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    The Oakland Hotel (2 Miles)*
    This friendly hotel close to the River Crouch offers basic, good-value accommodation and serves traditional pub food. Jaydeez Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the friendly staff aim to make you feel welcome.
    Miami Hotel (6 Miles)*
    We are centrally situated within Essex and just 35 minutes away from London by train.We are a family run hotel, with three generations still currently working, and caring for our clientele.
    South Lodge Hotel (6 Miles)*
    The South Lodge Hotel is an attractive Victorian town house and has recently been carefully refurbished and modernized whilst retaining a warm, homely atmosphere.
    more nearby hotels...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    The Pump House Apartment (8 Miles)*
    The apartment, which is self contained and on two floors, forms part of the Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay.
    Sweep Cottage (10 Miles)*
    This Charming renovated 160 yr old Sweeps Cottage is located in the historic and famous sailing town of Burnham-on-Crouch, which is situated on the banks of the River Crouch in the east coast of England.
    Field View Cottage (10 Miles)*
    Discover the real Essex at our recently built self-catering cottage in the peaceful village of Tolleshunt Major. Ideally situated for Colchester, Chelmsford, Maldon, Stansted Airport and only an hour from Central London and the West End, it
    Your property could be here
    Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
    more nearby self catering...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Popular Pages

    Tourist Information Centres | Estate Agents

    Holiday Cottages in England | Holiday Cottages in Scotland

    Alton Towers Hotels | Blackpool Hotels | Travel Lodge | Cardiff Hotels

    Brighton Hotels | Marriot Hotels | Newcastle Hotels | Bournemouth Hotels

     Copyright © 1999-2009 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
    Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Self-Catering Advertising  Index  Site Map