OPEN GARDENS in essex

AUGUST 2012

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Key: NGS - Gardens open for charity under the National Garden Scheme

British Red Cross - Gardens open for charity for the British Red Cross

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Wednesday 1st August 2012	See Below

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Thursday 2nd August 2012	See Below

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Barnards Farm - West Horndon
17 hectare, year round interest garden and woodland. Unfenced ponds.Japanese and vegetable gardens, sculpture and woodland walks. Railway. National Malus collection, (blossom April-May) On Sundays: Bernard's 3pm sculpture tour; veteran and vintage vehicle collection; 1920s cycle shop. Our website has a full description, up to date images and news
Rides through the woodland on a miniature railway. Tours by golf buggy for less able walkers. Loyalty points for Thursday visitors earn a free Sunday or Thursday visit. Aviators welcome see website for runway details.
Location: Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LX. 5m S of Brentwood. On A128 1½m S of A127 Halfway House flyover. From the junction continue on A128 under the railway bridge. Garden on R just past bridge. click here for a map.
Time: Every Thur 19 Apr to 30 Aug; 25 Oct (11-4.30); Suns 24 June; 2 Sept (2-5.30). Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £6, chd free (Thurs), adm £7.50, chd free (Suns) (share to St Francis Church, West Horndon)
Contact: Bernard & Sylvia Holmes & The Christabella Charitable Trust Telephone: 01277 811262 Email: sylvia@barnardsfarm.eu web: www.barnardsfarm.eu

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Friday 3rd August 2012	See Below

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Saturday 4th August 2012	See Below

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Tudor Roost - Fingringhoe
An unexpected hidden colourful ¼-acre garden. Well manicured grassy paths wind round island beds and ponds. Densely planted subtropical area with architectural and exotic plants - cannas, bananas, palms, agapanthus, agaves and tree ferns surround a colourful gazebo. Garden planted to provide yr-round colour and encourage wildlife. Many peaceful seating areas. Home-made teas
Within 1m of Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Location: Tudor Roost, 18 Frere Way, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BP. 5m S of Colchester. In centre of village by Whalebone PH, follow sign to Ballast Quay, after ½m turn R into Brook Hall Rd, then 1st L into Frere Way. click here for a map.
Time: Sats, Suns 6, Mon 7 May; 3, Mon 4 June; 21, 22 July; 4, 5, 26, Mon 27 Aug (2-5). Visitors also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Chris & Linda Pegden. Telephone: 01206 729831. Email: pegdenc@gmail.com

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447 Main Road - Dovercourt
Family town garden with interest for young and old alike, colourful perennial borders with immaculate lawn leading to a tropical oasis complete with Treasure Island. Cannas, bamboo and specimen palms abound lending dramatic height and structure. The decked dining area encompasses a huge stand of banana amidst which nestles a water feature.
Location: 447 Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HB. 1m out of Dovercourt town centre. Follow A120 from Colchester to Harwich. Straight over Churchill r'about at Ramsey onto bypass. Turn R at next r'about up Parkeston Hill, turn R at mini r'about. 300yds on LH-side. click here for a map..
Time: Sat 4, Sun 5 Aug (11-4). .
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: J Shrive & S McGarry

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West End Cottage - Ridgewell, nr Halstead
Pretty thatched cottage (not open) quintessential front garden. Go through the five bar gate and the shade garden to a plantaholics paradise. Approx 1/3 acre, the garden is divided into areas. Woodland walk, gravel knot and alpine gardens, island beds, shrub borders, archways, fences and pergolas dripping with roses, wisteria and clematis. Home-made teas
Location: West End Cottage, Drury Lane, Ridgewell, nr Halstead, Essex, CO9 4SL. On A1017 Ridgewell is 3m S of Haverhill or 2m N of Great Yeldham. In village follow sign for village hall. Cottage on L a little way past hall. click here for a map..
Time: Suns 6 May; 24 June; 5 Aug (1-5). Visitors & groups min 12, also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Joy & Harry Crane Telephone: 01440 788336
Email: crane@cutlersgreen.orangehome.co.uk

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Court View - Leigh-on-Sea
A traditional front garden with flowering shrubs and perennials contrasts with exhuberant planting to the rear. Inspited by Great Dixter bold, exotic foliage and fiery colours combine to transform you to another continent. A series of garden rooms, water and sculpture lead you on in your journey. Renowed for refreshments.
Location: Court View, 276 Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3ES. 4m W of Southend, off Kingswood Chase. From A127 London: Under A129 to T-lights. R to Leigh-on-Sea.Right at T-lights. At r'about straight on. 3rd road on R into Kingswood Ch. Over Bonchurch Ave, L to Manchester Dr.From A13: 3rd rd W from Waitrose turn N into Kingswood Ch, R into Manchester Dr. click here for a map
Time: Suns 3 June; 15 July; 5 Aug 2 Sept (1-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt, weekdays througout the season with lunch or cream teas for small groups
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Ray Spencer & Richard Steers Telephone: 01702 713221
Email: arjeyeski@courtview.demon.co.uk

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Reprise - Hadleigh, Benfleet
A 250 sq-metre garden, created over 4yrs. Patio with flower-filled containers gives garden views. The gravel path winds through colourful perennials to a secluded seating area beneath an apple tree and climbers. Beyond the lawn is a pond, backed by shrubs and trees. Vegetable plot and greenhouse tucked away completes the scene. Home-made teas
Location: Reprise, 5 Mornington Crescent, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HW. 5m W of Southend-on-Sea. A13 Eastbound, through Hadleigh town, farmland on R Woodfield Rd on L, signed St Barnabas Church/ Nature Reserve. A13 Westbound, pass Hadleigh boundary sign then 2nd R Woodfield Rd. In Woodfield Rd take 3rd L to Chandos Parade, Rd becomes Mornington Crescent. Garden on R near end of crescent. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 3 June, 1 July, 5 Aug (2-5). Visitors & groups max 10 also welcome by appt June to Aug.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: David & Rosemary King Telephone: 01702 557632
Email: david.rosie@talktalk.net

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Fudlers Hall - Mashbury
An award winning, romantic 2 acre garden surrounding C17 farmhouse with lovely pastoral views. Old walls divide garden into many rooms, each having a different character, featuring long herbaceous borders, ropes and pergolas festooned with rambling old fashioned roses. Enjoy the vibrant hot border in late summer. Yew hedged kitchen garden. Ample seating
Location: Fudlers Hall, Fox Road, Mashbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4TJ. 7m NW of Chelmsford. From Chelmsford A1114, R into Chignal Rd, ½m L towards Chignal St James (Tin Chapel on corner) approx 5m 2nd turning R into Fox Rd signed GT Waltham - 2nd house on L. Alternatively from GT Waltham take Barrack Lane opp church- house 2½m on R. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 1, Mon 2 July; Sun 5 Aug (2-6).
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs A J Meacock

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45 Waterhouse Lane - Chelmsford
A big surprise behind a busy road! Plantsman's town garden with artistic and creative ideas. Subtropical seating area with architectural and exotic plants – dry and shade areas. Display of old garden tools, spring-fed crystal clear pond and stream with ornamental fish
The evening opening will be an illuminated garden visit with wine and canapés. Numbers will be strictly limited to 30. Tickets £12.50 per head must be booked in advance with the garden owners..
Location: 45 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2TE. W side of Chelmsford between Widford & central Chelmsford. Waterhouse Lane is the A1016 between Rainsford Lane & Westway. Parking in Bilton Rd opp & between 2 car showrooms. No restriction in Bilton Rd on Sundays. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 29 July; 5 Aug (2-5). Evening Openings £12.50, incl canapes, Suns 26 Aug; 2 Sept, advance bookings only (7-9). Groups also welcome by appt
Cost:Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Peter & Julie Richmond Telephone: 01245 269277
Email: richmond876@btinternet.com

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Ingatestone Hall - Ingatestone
Take a day to explore the grounds of this 16th-century hall displaying Petre family memorabilia.
Set in eleven acres, you'll find a primrose-lined nut walk, a stew pond, a walled garden and a rare clock tower..
Location: Ingatestone Hall, Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NR. Off B1002 into Station Lane in Ingatestone.
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Adults: Hall & Garden: £4, garden only: £3. Children: £2
Contact: :Lord and Lady Petre

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Monday 6th August 2012	See Below

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Tuesday 7th August 2012	See Below

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Dragons - Boyton Cross
A plantswoman's 2/3-acre garden, planted to encourage wildlife. Sumptuous colour-themed borders with striking plant combinations, featuring specimen plants, fernery, clematis, mature dwarf conifers and grasses. Meandering paths lead to ponds, patio, scree garden and small vegetable garden. 2 summerhouses, one overlooking stream and farmland
Location: Dragons, Boyton Cross, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LS. 5m W of Chelmsford. On A1060. ½m W of The Hare PH or ½m E of India Lounge click here for a map
Time: Tues, Thurs 17 Apr; 29, 31 May; 19; 21 June; 10, 12 July; 7, 23 Aug; 13 Sept (10-5). Visitors also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Mrs Margot Grice Telephone: 01245 248651
Email: mandmdragons@tiscali.co.uk

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8 Dene Court - Chelmsford
Beautifully maintained and designed compact garden (250sq yards). Circular lawn, long pergola and walls festooned with roses and climbers. Owner is well known RHS gold medal-winning exhibitor (now retired), with large selection of unusual clematis. Densely-planted colour co-ordinated perennials add interest from May to Sept
Location: 8 Dene Court, Chignall Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JQ. W of Chelmsford (Parkway). Take A1060 Roxwell Rd. For 1m. Turn R at T-lights into Chignall Rd. Dene Court 3rd exit on R. Parking in Chignall Rd. click here for a map.
Time: Tues, Thurs 29, 31 May; 19, 21 June; 10, 12 July; 7 Aug (2-5. Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Mrs Sheila Chapman. Telephone: 01245 266156

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Wednesday 8th August 2012	See Below

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Thursday 9th August 2012	See Below

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Friday 10th August 2012	See Below

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Saturday 11th August 2012	See Below

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Sunday 12th August 2012	See Below

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Monday 13th August 2012	See Below

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Tuesday 14th August 2012	See Below

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One Brook Hall Cottages - Latchingdon
Uniquely designed terraced garden on three levels planted with a wide range of perennials in a naturalistic style to encourage wildlife. The garden rises up from the back of the house to a large deck with boardwalk leading to a 'natural' pond. Lawn edged with pleached limes and box hedges. Narrow paths and steep steps not suitable for children and visitors with walking difficulties. Footpath walk to R Blackwater
Location: One Brook Hall Cottages, Steeple Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6LB. 1m from Latchingdon Church. From Maldon drive through Latchingdon to mini r'about at church taking exit towards Steeple & Bradwell. Approx 1m turn R at bungalow onto gravel drive click here for a map..
Time: Sat 21, Tue 24 Apr (11-5); Tue 14 Aug (11-6). Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £3.50
Contact: John & Corinne Layton Telephone: 01621 741680
Email: corinne@arrow250.fsnet.co.uk

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Wednesday 15th August 2012	See Below

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Thursday 16th August 2012	See Below

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Friday 17th August 2012	See Below

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Saturday 18th August 2012	See Below

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Little Foxes - Thorpe Bay
A1/3-acre garden offering relaxing afternoon in beautiful surroundings. Island beds packed with flowers and foliage. 400ft of herbaceous and shrub borders. Ornamental trees and conifers provide seclusion. Lilies, agapanthus, dahlias, alstromerias and rarely seen burgundy eucomis. Pretty water feature and containers incl 25 hostas. Home-made teas.. A seaside stroll is only minutes away
Location: Little Foxes, Marcus Gardens, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3LF. 2½m E of Southend. From Thorpe Bay stn (S-side) proceed E, take 4th on R into Marcus Ave then 2nd L into Marcus Gdns. click here for a map.
Time: Sat 18, Sun 19 Aug (2-5).
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Mrs Dorothy Goode

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Sunday 19th August 2012	See Below

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102 Barnstaple Road - Thorpe Bay
An ordinary façade belies a plantaholic’s secret garden with appeal for everyone. A veritable paradise with woodland, herbaceous mixed borders, dry stream and gravel beds, formal topiary and lawns. A productive area of fruit and vegetables plus greenhouses with stunning cacti. Massed floral display in April, glorious herbaceous beds in Aug
Original art, Home-made teas
Location: 102 Barnstaple Road, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3PW. 2m E of Southend. From A127 follow signs to Shoebury (A1159). At end of Royal Artillery Way take RH lane, straight over r'about into Thorpe Hall Ave. Barnstaple Rd 3rd rd on L. From A13 follow signs to seafront, past Kursall towards Shoebury. At mini r'about L into Thorpe Hall Ave, then R into Barnstaple Rd. Nr Thorpe Bay Stn. click here for a map
Time: Suns 1 Apr; 19 Aug (12.30-4). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Ann Safwat Telephone: 01702 586615 Email: annstripe@hotmail.com

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60 Mill Lane - Cressing
A hidden little gem. Plantaholic’s paradise packed with interesting flowers and ferns. Very colourful garden with hostas, penstemons, fuchsias and clematis in profusion, some rather unusual. Three water features add a sense of calm. Relax on patio with delicious home-made cakes while admiring our beautiful containers, topiary and hanging baskets. Home-made teas. Cressing Temple Barns nearby
Location: 60 Mill Lane, Tye Green, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8HW. 2m S of Braintree. 15m W of Colchester, 5m N of Witham. From M11 J8 take A120 Colchester, follow A120 to Braintree r'about, then take B1018 to Witham approx ¾m (Tye Green), turn R into Mill Lane 400yds. From Witham follow the Braintree sign. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 15 July; 19 Aug (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £2.50, chd free
Contact: Pauline & Arthur Childs Telephone: 01376 325904

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Monday 20th August 2012	See Below

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Wednesday 22nd August 2012	See Below

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Friday 24th August 2012	See Below

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Monday 27th August 2012	See Below

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St Helens - Stebbing
A garden of contrasts due to moist and dry conditions, laid out on a gentle Essex slope from a former willow plantation. These contours give rise to changing vistas and unanticipated areas of seclusion framed with hedging and generous planting. Walkways and paths lead alongside natural springs and still waters. Home-made teas
Location: St Helens, High Street, Stebbing, Essex, CM6 3SE. 3m E of Great Dunmow. Leave Gt Dunmow on B1256. Take 1st L to Stebbing, at T-junction turn L into High St, garden 2nd house on R click here for a map.
Time: Sat 14 Apr; Mons 4 June; 27 Aug (11-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (Share to Dentaid)
Contact: Stephen & Joan Bazlinton Telephone: 01371 856495
Email: revbaz@care4free.net

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Tuesday 28th August 2012	See Below

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Friday 31st August 2012	See Below

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