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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 Wheelchair access No dogs except guide dogs Refreshments Plants for sale NCCPG National Plant Collection
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Friday 1st June 2012 |
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Wickham Place Farm - Wickham Bishops
14 acres for all seasons. Includes ponds, intricate knot garden and lovely woodland walks with rabbit resistant plants. The walled garden is home to climbers, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and box hedges.Renowned for enormous wisterias (one over 250ft) in May with further flowering in July. In September cyclamen carpet the woodland, replacing earlier bluebells. Adjacent to unique wooden trestle railway viaduct.
Location: Wickham Place Farm, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JB. 2½m SE of Witham. Take B1018 from Witham to Maldon. After going under A12 take 3rd L (Station Rd). 1st house on L. click here for a map.
Time: Every Fri 27 Apr to 27 July; 7 Sept to 28 Sept incl (11-4). Groups also welcome by appt, any day/time, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (share to Farleigh Hospice)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Email: info@wickhamplacefarm.co.uk
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Saturday 2nd June 2012 |
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The Limes - East Hanningfield
Plant lovers' 1-acre well-established ‘garden of many rooms’ surrounding Victorian house (not open). Owner-designed to lure you round this tranquil garden with its mature trees, interesting planting of shrubs, perennials, grasses, roses and clematis. Also orchard, soft fruit and vegetable area, formal garden and courtyard pots. Lots to enjoy. Home-made teas
Location: The Limes, The Tye, East Hanningfield, Essex, CM3 8AA. 6m SE of Chelmsford. In centre of East Hanningfield across village green from The Windmill PH. click here for a map.
Time: Evening Opening, wine, Sat 2 June (6-9); Sun 3 June (2-6).
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Stan & Gil Gordon
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Sunday 3rd June 2012 |
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Furzelea - Danbury
A country garden planted for scent and colour in 2/3acre. Sumptuous mixed borders overflowing with bulbs, perennials, and old-fashioned roses. Archways clad in climbers, roses, and clematis, chamomile steps to lily pond, black and white garden, courtyard with tropical and tender plants. Many unusual plants.
Opp Danbury Common (NT), short walk to Danbury Country Park and Lakes and short drive to RHS Hyde Hall
Location: Furzelea, Bicknacre Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4JR. 4m E of Chelmsford, 4m W of Maldon. A414 to Danbury. In village centre (Eves Corner) turn S into Mayes Lane. Take R past Cricketers PH, then L onto Bicknacre Rd. Parking in NT car park. Garden on R. click here for a map.
Time: Suns, Weds 29 Apr; 23 May; 3 June; 12 Sept (11-5). .
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Avril & Roger Cole-Jones
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Hobbans Farm - Bobbingworth
From the beautiful blossoms of May to the riots of roses in June and July, and the glowing colours of September, there is much to see and surprise in this romantic garden. Come and explore, linger awhile, and enjoy a delicious cream tea.
(Some narrow path )
Location: Hobbans Farm, Stoney Lane, Bobbingworth, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0LZ. 10m W of Chelmsford. N of A414 between Ongar Four Wantz r'about & N Weald 'Talbot' r'about, turn R past Blake Hall. 1st farm entrance on R after St Germain's Church. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 6, 20 May; 3, 17 June; 1, 15 July; 2, 16 Sept (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: John & Anne Webster Telephone: 01277 890245
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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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The Limes - East Hanningfield
Plant lovers' 1-acre well-established ‘garden of many rooms’ surrounding Victorian house (not open). Owner-designed to lure you round this tranquil garden with its mature trees, interesting planting of shrubs, perennials, grasses, roses and clematis. Also orchard, soft fruit and vegetable area, formal garden and courtyard pots. Lots to enjoy. Home-made teas
Location: The Limes, The Tye, East Hanningfield, Essex, CM3 8AA. 6m SE of Chelmsford. In centre of East Hanningfield across village green from The Windmill PH. click here for a map.
Time: Evening Opening, wine, Sat 2 June (6-9); Sun 3 June (2-6).
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Stan & Gil Gordon
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56 Forest Drive - Theydon Bois
Elegant, tranquil garden [60ft x 80ft] set on sloping site developed by owners since 1996. Immaculately maintained borders feature specimen trees and plants. Shaded seating areas in this surprisingly secluded garden allow visitors to sit and watch dovecote and bird boxes. Sit on patio and admire ‘Gladys’ in her reflective pool.
Location: 56 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7EZ. 2m S of Epping. J26 M25 onto A121 to Wake Arms r'about. 2nd exit B172 to Theydon Bois. Turn L at Bull PH, 1st L into Forest Drive. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 3, Mon 4, Sat 30 June; Sun 1, Sat 21, Sun 22 July (1-6). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: John & Barbara. Telephone: 01992 814459.
Email: john.vale@live.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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Moverons - Brightlingsea
Beautiful, peaceful country garden with stunning estuary views. Redeveloped tennis court with raised beds and reflection pool. Courtyard garden, dry stream, natural ponds and a wide variety of planting for varied conditions. A growing collection of decorative and practical metalwork. Magnificent mature native trees give this garden real presence. .
Location: Moverons, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0SB. 7m SE of Colchester. B1027. Turn R in Thorrington onto B1029 signed Brightlingsea. At old church turn R signed Moverons Farm, follow lane & garden signs for approx 1m. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 3, Mon 4 June, Sat 1, Sun 2 Sept (11-5). Groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Lesley Orrock & Payne Gunfield Telephone: 01206 305498
Email: lesleyorrock@me.com web: www.moverons.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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Writtle College - Writtle
15 acres; informal lawns with naturalised bulbs and wild flowers.Large tree collection, mixed shrubs, herbaceous borders. Landscaped gardens designed and built by students. Development of 13-acre parkland. Orchard meadow started. Landscaped glasshouses and wide range of seasonal bedding.
Location: Writtle College, Writtle, Essex, CM1 3RR. 4m W of Chelmsford. On A414, nr Writtle village, clearly signed. click here for a map..
Time: Suns 3 June, 14 Oct (10-3); 2013 Sun 10 Feb. Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Writtle College Telephone: Tom Cole 01245 424200
Email: tom.cole@writtle.ac.uk web: www.writtle.ac.uk
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Monday 4th June 2012 |
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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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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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56 Forest Drive - Theydon Bois
Elegant, tranquil garden [60ft x 80ft] set on sloping site developed by owners since 1996. Immaculately maintained borders feature specimen trees and plants. Shaded seating areas in this surprisingly secluded garden allow visitors to sit and watch dovecote and bird boxes. Sit on patio and admire ‘Gladys’ in her reflective pool.
Location: 56 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7EZ. 2m S of Epping. J26 M25 onto A121 to Wake Arms r'about. 2nd exit B172 to Theydon Bois. Turn L at Bull PH, 1st L into Forest Drive. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 3, Mon 4, Sat 30 June; Sun 1, Sat 21, Sun 22 July (1-6). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: John & Barbara. Telephone: 01992 814459.
Email: john.vale@live.co.uk
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Moverons - Brightlingsea
Beautiful, peaceful country garden with stunning estuary views. Redeveloped tennis court with raised beds and reflection pool. Courtyard garden, dry stream, natural ponds and a wide variety of planting for varied conditions. A growing collection of decorative and practical metalwork. Magnificent mature native trees give this garden real presence. .
Location: Moverons, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0SB. 7m SE of Colchester. B1027. Turn R in Thorrington onto B1029 signed Brightlingsea. At old church turn R signed Moverons Farm, follow lane & garden signs for approx 1m. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 3, Mon 4 June, Sat 1, Sun 2 Sept (11-5). Groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Lesley Orrock & Payne Gunfield Telephone: 01206 305498
Email: lesleyorrock@me.com web: www.moverons.co.uk
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Tuesday 5th June 2012 |
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Wednesday 6th June 2012 |
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Saling Hall - Great Saling
Plantsman's country garden of 12 acres, internationally famous for its collections of rare trees and shrubs in a sylvan landscape, chronicled over the past 35yrs by Hugh Johnson in his monthly Tradescant's Diary. 6 ponds, Temple of Pisces, menhir and many vistas make a garden of moods and surprises, beauty and strong botanical interest. House (not open) and walled flower garden dated 1699.
Location: Saling Hall, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DT. 6m NW of Braintree. Turn N off B1256 (old A120) between Gt Dunmow & Braintree signed Great Saling & the Bardfields. Saling Hall is at end of village on L.. click here for a map.
Time: Every Wed 2 May to 25 July (2-5). Groups also welcome by appt, by written application or email
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs Hugh Johnson
Email: visits@salinghall.com - web: www.salinghall.com
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Thursday 7th June 2012 |
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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 8th June 2012 |
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Wickham Place Farm - Wickham Bishops
14 acres for all seasons. Includes ponds, intricate knot garden and lovely woodland walks with rabbit resistant plants. The walled garden is home to climbers, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and box hedges.Renowned for enormous wisterias (one over 250ft) in May with further flowering in July. In September cyclamen carpet the woodland, replacing earlier bluebells. Adjacent to unique wooden trestle railway viaduct.
Location: Wickham Place Farm, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JB. 2½m SE of Witham. Take B1018 from Witham to Maldon. After going under A12 take 3rd L (Station Rd). 1st house on L. click here for a map.
Time: Every Fri 27 Apr to 27 July; 7 Sept to 28 Sept incl (11-4). Groups also welcome by appt, any day/time, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (share to Farleigh Hospice)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Email: info@wickhamplacefarm.co.uk
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Saturday 9th June 2012 |
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Sunday 10th June 2012 |
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Wickets - Langley Upper Green
Romantic country garden with wide, informal mixed borders featuring camassia, shrub roses and alliums. Landscaped meadow with fine pastoral views framed by specimen trees. Large lily pond sheltered by groups of silver birch. Curvilinear design links themed planting areas. Lots of places to sit, unwind, relax and enjoy peace. New parterre. Light lunches & home-made teas in village hall opp garden
Location: Wickets, Langley Upper Green, Essex, CB11 4RY. 7m W of Saffron Walden, 10m N of Bishops Stortford. Turn W off B1383 (old A11) at Newport. After 5m turn R off B1038 at Clavering, signed Langley. Drive over ford, Upper Green 3m further on. At cricket green turn R signed Duddenhoe End. Last house on R. click here for a map.
Time: Mon 7 May; Suns 10 June; 8 July (11-5). Groups min10 also welcome by appt Apr to July, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Susan & Doug Copeland Telephone: 01799 550553
Email: susan.copeland2@btinternet.com web: www.essexgardens.co.uk
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4 Millbridge Road - Witham
Inspirational town garden 129ft x 29ft. Designed into themed areas, to maximise space. Wander through Mediterranean style, British theme, then an Oasis of tranquillity. Mixed borders, perennials, architectural foliage, bamboos & bananas all jostle for position. Large fish pond and hidden features. Several seating areas for contemplation. .
Location: 4 Millbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1HB. Exit A12 Witham into Witham Town Centre. Opposite HSBC & Barclays Bank is Guithavon Street take this road at the end go straight over Mini Roundabouts into Guithavon Road. Millbridge Road is first on the right. click here for a map
Time: Fri 25 May Sun 10, Fri's 22 June; 13 July ( Fri 12.30-5) (Sun 11-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free. Combined with Barnardiston House, adm £5, 25 May; 22 June; 13 July. Barnardiston House & Miraflores adm £7, 10 June
Contact: Sebastian & Andrew Telephone: 01376-503112
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Barnardiston House - Witham
This medium sized town garden boasts a magnificent specimen magnolia. Created over last 15yrs, the garden has two lawns, deep borders, raised beds and seating areas. A wide range of unusual and insect friendly plants. Fruit and heritage vegetables that enjoy hot and dry conditions. Home-made teas. Partial wheelchair access
Location: Barnardiston House, 35 Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex, CM8 2DE. A12 S-bound J22 to town centre. At George PH turn R then L at 2 mini r'abouts. Garden opp White Horse PH. A12 N-bound J21, L at r'about to town centre, L at T-lights beyond White Hart Hotel. L at 2 mini r'abouts as above. For Sat Nav use CM8 2JU. click here for a map.
Time: Fri 25 May; Sun 10, Fris 22 June; 13 July (11-5). Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost:Adm £3, chd free. Combined with 4 Millbridge Rd & Miraflores adm £7, 10 June & 4 Millbridge Rd adm £5 Fris 25 May; 22 June; 13 July
Contact: Ruth & Eric Teverson Telephone: 01376 502266
Email: ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk
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Miraflores - Witham
An award winning medium sized garden described by one visitor as a ‘little bit of heaven’. A blaze of colour with roses and wisteria. Triple fountain with crystal clear water attracts many birds. Clematis and poppies galore. Tranquil seating areas. Exuberant, cascading hanging baskets, as featured in Garden Answers
Gentle background music. Camera enthusiasts welcome. Owner is a professional who can advise on flower photography
Location: Miraflores, 5 Rowan Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 2LJ. A12 S-bound J22 to town centre. At George PH turn R onto Braintree Rd B1018. Just past Morrisons Store, over railway bridge, turn R at 1st mini r'about into Cypress Rd. Bear L into Forest Rd. Access via Forest Rd Community centre car park CM8 2PF. Enter garden through rear gate. Any problems on arrival please call. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 27 May; 10 June (11-5). Groups also welcome by appt May to June, min 15, teas & cakes
Cost: Adm £3, chd free. Combined with Barnardiston House & 4 Millbridge Rd adm £7, 10 June.
Contact: Yvonne & Danny Owens Telephone: 01376 515187
Email: danny@dannyowen.co.uk
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Parsonage House - Helions Bumpstead
Visit these impressive 1.5 acre gardens surrounding an interesting historic house dating back to the 15th century. There is plenty to explore including wonderful old yew hedges and topiary, a classic herbaceous border, mixed borders with many unusual plants, a pond with flag irises, and a greenhouse with rare and unusual plants. The garden leads into a 3.5 acre meadow planted with 300 (many rare) trees and a wildflower meadow in the centre. You'll also find exotic tender plants in sheltered spots, and a 2.5-acre heritage orchard nearing completion in the field used for parking.
Location: Parsonage House, Church Hill, Helions, Bumpstead CB9 7AD. At the village sign in the centre of Helions Bumpstead, turn into Church Hill and follow road for one mile. The house is on the left.
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Cost: Adults: £4 - Children under 12 free
Contact: The Hon. Nigel and Mrs Turner
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Aldham Village Gardens - Aldham, near Colchester
Our 30th year and better than ever with over 20 wonderful village gardens on display. These vary from the very large to the small and compact. There will be a free mini-bus service around village, plant stalls, cake stall, flower display in our church and choral evensong.
Lunches will be for sale in the village hall, with ices and teas (with home baked cakes) in selected gardens. Other entertainment will include clog dancing and live music.
Location: Aldham is about five miles west of Colchester on the A1124, use CO6 3PH for your Sat Nav and look out for car parking signs on entering the village. No parking on the roads.
Time: 11.00 – 5.30
Cost: £5.00 per person. Accompanied children under 16 free. All proceeds will go to the NSPCC and Aldham Church Fabric Fund. Tickets including full programme available at any garden.
Contact: John Ashton at john.ashton@bridgelinks.co.uk
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Monday 11th June 2012 |
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Tuesday 12th June 2012 |
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Wednesday 13th June 2012 |
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Saling Hall - Great Saling
Plantsman's country garden of 12 acres, internationally famous for its collections of rare trees and shrubs in a sylvan landscape, chronicled over the past 35yrs by Hugh Johnson in his monthly Tradescant's Diary. 6 ponds, Temple of Pisces, menhir and many vistas make a garden of moods and surprises, beauty and strong botanical interest. House (not open) and walled flower garden dated 1699.
Location: Saling Hall, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DT. 6m NW of Braintree. Turn N off B1256 (old A120) between Gt Dunmow & Braintree signed Great Saling & the Bardfields. Saling Hall is at end of village on L.. click here for a map.
Time: Every Wed 2 May to 25 July (2-5). Groups also welcome by appt, by written application or email
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs Hugh Johnson
Email: visits@salinghall.com - web: www.salinghall.com
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Thursday 14th June 2012 |
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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 15th June 2012 |
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Wickham Place Farm - Wickham Bishops
14 acres for all seasons. Includes ponds, intricate knot garden and lovely woodland walks with rabbit resistant plants. The walled garden is home to climbers, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and box hedges.Renowned for enormous wisterias (one over 250ft) in May with further flowering in July. In September cyclamen carpet the woodland, replacing earlier bluebells. Adjacent to unique wooden trestle railway viaduct.
Location: Wickham Place Farm, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JB. 2½m SE of Witham. Take B1018 from Witham to Maldon. After going under A12 take 3rd L (Station Rd). 1st house on L. click here for a map.
Time: Every Fri 27 Apr to 27 July; 7 Sept to 28 Sept incl (11-4). Groups also welcome by appt, any day/time, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (share to Farleigh Hospice)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Email: info@wickhamplacefarm.co.uk
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Saturday 16th June 2012 |
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Spencers - Great Yeldham
Romantic C18 walled garden laid out by Lady Anne Spencer, grand daughter of the 1st Duke of Marlborough, now overflowing with blooms following Tom Stuart-Smith’s renovation. Huge tumbling wisteria, armies of Lord Butler delphiniums (‘Rab’ lived at Spencers 1970s-80s), vibrant green clover garden. Set in mature grounds with many ancient trees. Victorian woodland garden.
Home-made teas and plant sale
Location: Spencers, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4JG. Just N of Gt Yeldham on Tilbury Road. Turn off A1017 in Gt Yeldham at Domesday Oak. Keep L (signed Clare, Belchamp St Paul). Pass 1st entrance to Spencers and ¼m later turn L at Spencers Lodge. click here for a map.
Time: For NGS: Sat 16 June, Sun 16 Sept (2-5).
Cost: Adm £5, chd free
Contact: Mrs L Bogie Telephone: 01787 238175 web: www.spencersgarden.net
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Sunday 17th June 2012 |
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Clavering Gardens Group
Piercewebbs is a formal old walled garden with shrubs, lawns, ha-ha, yew with topiary, stilt hedges, pond and trellised rose garden. Grass tennis court and landscaped field walk. Extensive views over the countryside. Jamie Oliver was brought up in Clavering where his parents still run The Cricketers PH.
Deers for 9 acres, judged by visitors to be a very romantic garden. .
Refreshments: Home-made teas at Piercewebbs
Location: 7m N of Bishop's Stortford. On B1038. Turn W off B1383 at Newport, Postcode:CB11 4PX / 4PQ click here for a map
Time: 2-5pm.
Cost: Combined adm £5, chd free
Contact: Piercewebbs: Mr & Mrs B R William-Powlett. Deers: Mr S H Cooke
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Hobbans Farm - Bobbingworth
From the beautiful blossoms of May to the riots of roses in June and July, and the glowing colours of September, there is much to see and surprise in this romantic garden. Come and explore, linger awhile, and enjoy a delicious cream tea.
(Some narrow path )
Location: Hobbans Farm, Stoney Lane, Bobbingworth, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0LZ. 10m W of Chelmsford. N of A414 between Ongar Four Wantz r'about & N Weald 'Talbot' r'about, turn R past Blake Hall. 1st farm entrance on R after St Germain's Church. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 6, 20 May; 3, 17 June; 1, 15 July; 2, 16 Sept (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: John & Anne Webster Telephone: 01277 890245
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Snares Hill Cottage - Stebbing
A quintessential English Garden' - Gardeners World. Our quirky 1½ acre garden has surprises round every corner and many interesting sculptures. A natural swimming pool is bordered by romantic flower beds, herb garden and Victorian folly. A bog garden borders woods and leads to silver birch copse, beach garden and 'Roman' temple. Home-made teas
Location: Snares Hill Cottage, Duck End, Stebbing, Essex, CM6 3RY. Between Dunmow & Bardfield. 1½m past Stebbing turning past B&T auto salvage yard on B1057. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 13 May; 17 June; 9 Sept (11-4). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Pete & Liz Stabler Telephone: 01371 856565
Email: lizstabler@hotmail.com
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37 Turpins Lane - Chigwell
An unexpected hidden, magical, small partly-walled garden showing how much can be achieved in a small space. An oasis of calm with densely planted rich, lush foliage, tree ferns, hostas, topiary and an abundance of well maintained shrubs complimented by a small pond and three water features designed for yr round interest.
Location: 37 Turpins Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG8 8AZ. Between Woodford & Epping. Tube: Chigwell, 15 mins walk. 2m from North Circular Rd at Woodford, follow the signs for Chigwell (A113) through Woodford Bridge into Manor Rd & turn L after Essex county sign. Bus 275 from Walthamstow or Barkingside. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 17 June, Sat 21 July (11-6). Visitors & small groups max 10, also welcome by appt, refreshment by arrangement
Cost: Adm £2.50, chd free
Contact: Fabrice Aru & Martin Thurston Telephone: 0208 5050 739
Email: martin.thurston@talktalk.net
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Fairwinds - Chigwell Row
Country garden in the suburbs (200ft x 40ft). Approach by private rd to gravelled front garden. Side entrance leads to open area with large mixed borders. Path leads past ornamental greenhouse and new long borders to circular patio with fire pit and woodland behind. Beware dragons and chickens! Rustic fence separates wildlife pond and vegetable plot
Disability information: Wood chip paths in woodland area may require assistance
Location: Fairwinds, Chapel Lane, Chigwell Row, Essex, IG7 6JJ. 2m SE of Chigwell. Tube: 10 mins walk up hill from Grange Hill (turn R at exit). Car: nr M25 J26 & North Circular. Signed Chigwell. Turning off Lambourne Rd. Park opp Chapel Lane in Lodge Close car park
click here for a map.
Time: Sun 17 June (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Sue & David Coates Telephone: 07731 796467
Email: scoates@forest.org.uk
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Julie's Garden, 163 Whitmore Avenue - Stifford Clays
Now for something different. Quirky, unusual small garden (100ft x 30ft) where art and plants combine to bring colour, life and interest. A personal constantly-evolving space which reflects the owners' numerous, varied interests and talents, made using recycled resources. A surprise around every corner, incl African, Australian, Indian and beach artefacts and themes.
Location: Julie's Garden, 163 Whitmore Avenue, Stifford Clays, Grays, Essex, RM16 2HT. 2m E of Lakeside shopping centre. Exit A13 at Grays, take Orsett turn off r'about, follow Stifford Clays Rd for a few hundred metres, turn R into Kingsman Drive, then L into Prince Phillip Ave. At T-junction L into Whitmore Ave. 100 metres on L. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 17, Sat 30 June (12-4). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt July only
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Julie Sadgrove & Harry Edwards Telephone: 01375 377780
Email: juliesadgrove@blueyonder.co.uk
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Peppers Farm - Sible Hedingham, Halstead
½ acre country garden set high on quiet rural green with farmland views. Hedges divide informal borders featuring flowering shrubs, fruit and specimen trees, many grown from seed. Beautiful alpine scree and sinks overlook spring fed pond. Gardener owner has been a 'seedaholic' since small enough to seek fairies in tulips.
Art work by Christine Turtle. Flower photography by Pam Turtle. Home-made teas
Disability information: Partial wheelchair access, large pond with steep sides. Some gravel
Location: Peppers Farm, Forry Green, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3RP. 1m SW of Sible Hedingham. From Braintree after Gosfield L for Southey Green - L for Forry Green. From N for Sible Hedingham R at Sugar Loaves PH, Rectory Rd L at White Horse (past school) until Forry Green. click here for a map..
Time: Sun 17 June (2-5).
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free. Combined with Washlands adm £6
Contact: Mrs Pam Turtle
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Washlands - Sible Hedingham, Halstead
Informal, tranquil garden approx 1 acre with good views over rolling countryside. Features incl a recently restored horse pond and perhaps the larges/oldest pear tree in Essex. Wide herbaceous, shrub and woodland borders incl roses and paeonies. Many young and mature trees enhance the garden. A developing retirement project. Pond has steep banks.
Home-made teas
Disability information: Woodland walk unsuitable for wheelchairs
Location: Washlands, Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3LE. ¼m NW of Sible Hedingham church. At Sugar Loaves PH on A1017 turn SW into Rectory Rd: R at White Horse PH: pass St Peters Church on RH-side: ¼m NW on Prayors Hill. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 17 June (2-5). .
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free. Combined with Peppers Farm, adm £6
Contact: Tony & Sarah Frost
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Wander around Widdington - Near Saffron Walden
Discover seven very different gardens as you explore this lovely unspoilt Essex village in its tranquil setting. (Limited wheelchair access)
Elmstead: a 0.3 acre sloping garden with a large water feature and wonderful views over distant countryside.
1 South Green: a pretty cottage garden with twists and turns into different secret areas.
Bishops Cottage: an Elizabethan cottage garden with colour-themed beds.
2 Bridgecroft : an 100 year old house with immaculate gardens planted for all-round colour.
Brookside: clever planting of shrubs and herbaceous plants in raised beds with a magnificent collection of over 40 Acers.
Rumbolds: a charming 17th-century thatched cottage set in a lovely 1.5 acre garden, including a live willow arbour, wildflower meadow and camomile ring.
London Jock Wood: an ornamental fountain bordered by banks planted with ground cover shrubs. There are lots of fine trees, topiary and a rose walk with far-reaching views.
Location: Widdington, Near Saffron, Walden, Essex CB11 3SA. Start at the village hall in the centre of Widdington. This is also where refreshments will be available.
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Cost: Adults: £6. Entrance includes map of gardens - Children under 12 free
Contact: Mr and Mrs Robsonr
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Monday 18th June 2012 |
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Tuesday 19th June 2012 |
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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 20th June 2012 |
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Saling Hall - Great Saling
Plantsman's country garden of 12 acres, internationally famous for its collections of rare trees and shrubs in a sylvan landscape, chronicled over the past 35yrs by Hugh Johnson in his monthly Tradescant's Diary. 6 ponds, Temple of Pisces, menhir and many vistas make a garden of moods and surprises, beauty and strong botanical interest. House (not open) and walled flower garden dated 1699.
Location: Saling Hall, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DT. 6m NW of Braintree. Turn N off B1256 (old A120) between Gt Dunmow & Braintree signed Great Saling & the Bardfields. Saling Hall is at end of village on L.. click here for a map.
Time: Every Wed 2 May to 25 July (2-5). Groups also welcome by appt, by written application or email
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs Hugh Johnson
Email: visits@salinghall.com - web: www.salinghall.com
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Thursday 21st June 2012 |
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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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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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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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Wickham Place Farm - Wickham Bishops
14 acres for all seasons. Includes ponds, intricate knot garden and lovely woodland walks with rabbit resistant plants. The walled garden is home to climbers, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and box hedges.Renowned for enormous wisterias (one over 250ft) in May with further flowering in July. In September cyclamen carpet the woodland, replacing earlier bluebells. Adjacent to unique wooden trestle railway viaduct.
Location: Wickham Place Farm, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JB. 2½m SE of Witham. Take B1018 from Witham to Maldon. After going under A12 take 3rd L (Station Rd). 1st house on L. click here for a map.
Time: Every Fri 27 Apr to 27 July; 7 Sept to 28 Sept incl (11-4). Groups also welcome by appt, any day/time, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (share to Farleigh Hospice)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Email: info@wickhamplacefarm.co.uk
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4 Millbridge Road - Witham
Inspirational town garden 129ft x 29ft. Designed into themed areas, to maximise space. Wander through Mediterranean style, British theme, then an Oasis of tranquillity. Mixed borders, perennials, architectural foliage, bamboos & bananas all jostle for position. Large fish pond and hidden features. Several seating areas for contemplation. .
Location: 4 Millbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1HB. Exit A12 Witham into Witham Town Centre. Opposite HSBC & Barclays Bank is Guithavon Street take this road at the end go straight over Mini Roundabouts into Guithavon Road. Millbridge Road is first on the right. click here for a map
Time: Fri 25 May Sun 10, Fri's 22 June; 13 July ( Fri 12.30-5) (Sun 11-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free. Combined with Barnardiston House, adm £5, 25 May; 22 June; 13 July. Barnardiston House & Miraflores adm £7, 10 June
Contact: Sebastian & Andrew Telephone: 01376-503112
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Barnardiston House - Witham
This medium sized town garden boasts a magnificent specimen magnolia. Created over last 15yrs, the garden has two lawns, deep borders, raised beds and seating areas. A wide range of unusual and insect friendly plants. Fruit and heritage vegetables that enjoy hot and dry conditions. Home-made teas. Partial wheelchair access
Location: Barnardiston House, 35 Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex, CM8 2DE. A12 S-bound J22 to town centre. At George PH turn R then L at 2 mini r'abouts. Garden opp White Horse PH. A12 N-bound J21, L at r'about to town centre, L at T-lights beyond White Hart Hotel. L at 2 mini r'abouts as above. For Sat Nav use CM8 2JU. click here for a map.
Time: Fri 25 May; Sun 10, Fris 22 June; 13 July (11-5). Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost:Adm £3, chd free. Combined with 4 Millbridge Rd & Miraflores adm £7, 10 June & 4 Millbridge Rd adm £5 Fris 25 May; 22 June; 13 July
Contact: Ruth & Eric Teverson Telephone: 01376 502266
Email: ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk
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Saturday 23rd June 2012 |
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Sunday 24th June 2012 |
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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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McPherlynns Dream - Grays
A side walkway leads to the courtyard, with split levels featuring a sunken pond, mixed border and over 100 pots of hostas, ferns and topiary. An arch leads to a semi-formal garden with deep herbaceous borders, summerhouse and wildlife pond. Walk under Rambling Rector into the vegetable garden. Home-made teas & wine
Location: McPherlynns Dream, 39 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5TX. ½m E of Grays town centre. From Grays follow Orsett Rd E to Palmers Ave (A1013), or from A13 at Brentwood Rd junction follow A1013 W to Grays, this becomes Palmers Ave, just E of town centre. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 6 May; 24 June (12-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Martin & Linda McPherson Telephone: 01375 411353
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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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10 Longmead Avenue - Great Baddows
90ft S-facing family garden. Raised beds and pretty mixed borders surround 3 levels and 2 pergolas, with many varied and unusual plants. A water feature tops off the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful garden. Come and enjoy homemade cakes and a cup of tea in this lovely space. Home-made teas
Location: 10 Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7EF. 1m E of Chelmsford town centre. At Army & Navy r'about exit Great Baddow. 1st L turn into Meadgate Ave follow ½m. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 24 June (2-6).
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Jan & Alan Parsons
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Chippins - Bradfield
Artists garden and plantaholics paradise packed with interest. Springtime heralds irises, hostas and alliums. Stream, wildlife pond brimming with bog plants. Summer hosts an explosion of colour- abundance of tubs, hanging baskets. Wide borders feature hemerocallis with swathes of lilies, later dahlias and exotics (South African Streptocarpus, aeonium and unusual agaves)
Art and photographic display. Home-made & cream teas
Location: Chippins, Heath Road, Bradfield, Essex, CO11 2UZ. 3m E of Manningtree. On B1352, take main rd through village. Bungalow is directly opp primary school. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 24 June (11-5). Visitors also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Kit & Ceri Leese Telephone: 01255 870730
Email: ceriandkit@btinternet.com
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Monday 25th June 2012 |
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Tuesday 26th June 2012 |
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Wednesday 27th June 2012 |
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Blake Hall - Bobbingworth
25 acres of mature gardens, arboretum with broad variety of specimen trees, spectacular rambling roses. Traditional formal rose garden and herbaceous border. Tremendous display of spring flowering bulbs – particularly daffodils. See website
27 June, Live music from Old Saddlery. Please bring a picnic and enjoy music and garden. Bar will be open in C17 barn
Location: Blake Hall, Bobbingworth, Essex, CM5 0DG. 10m W of Chelmsford. Just off A414 between Four Wantz r'about in Ongar & Talbot r'about in North Weald. Signed on A414 click here for a map..
Time: Sun 15 Apr (11-4) Afternoon & Evening Opening £4, chd free, wine, Wed 27 June (3-8).
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs H Capel Cure, web: www.blakehall.co.uk
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Saling Hall - Great Saling
Plantsman's country garden of 12 acres, internationally famous for its collections of rare trees and shrubs in a sylvan landscape, chronicled over the past 35yrs by Hugh Johnson in his monthly Tradescant's Diary. 6 ponds, Temple of Pisces, menhir and many vistas make a garden of moods and surprises, beauty and strong botanical interest. House (not open) and walled flower garden dated 1699.
Location: Saling Hall, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DT. 6m NW of Braintree. Turn N off B1256 (old A120) between Gt Dunmow & Braintree signed Great Saling & the Bardfields. Saling Hall is at end of village on L.. click here for a map.
Time: Every Wed 2 May to 25 July (2-5). Groups also welcome by appt, by written application or email
Cost: Adm £4, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs Hugh Johnson
Email: visits@salinghall.com - web: www.salinghall.com
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Thursday 28th June 2012 |
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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 29th June 2012 |
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Wickham Place Farm - Wickham Bishops
14 acres for all seasons. Includes ponds, intricate knot garden and lovely woodland walks with rabbit resistant plants. The walled garden is home to climbers, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and box hedges.Renowned for enormous wisterias (one over 250ft) in May with further flowering in July. In September cyclamen carpet the woodland, replacing earlier bluebells. Adjacent to unique wooden trestle railway viaduct.
Location: Wickham Place Farm, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JB. 2½m SE of Witham. Take B1018 from Witham to Maldon. After going under A12 take 3rd L (Station Rd). 1st house on L. click here for a map.
Time: Every Fri 27 Apr to 27 July; 7 Sept to 28 Sept incl (11-4). Groups also welcome by appt, any day/time, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free (share to Farleigh Hospice)
Contact: Mrs J Wilson
Email: info@wickhamplacefarm.co.uk
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56 Forest Drive - Theydon Bois
Elegant, tranquil garden [60ft x 80ft] set on sloping site developed by owners since 1996. Immaculately maintained borders feature specimen trees and plants. Shaded seating areas in this surprisingly secluded garden allow visitors to sit and watch dovecote and bird boxes. Sit on patio and admire ‘Gladys’ in her reflective pool.
Location: 56 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7EZ. 2m S of Epping. J26 M25 onto A121 to Wake Arms r'about. 2nd exit B172 to Theydon Bois. Turn L at Bull PH, 1st L into Forest Drive. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 3, Mon 4, Sat 30 June; Sun 1, Sat 21, Sun 22 July (1-6). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: John & Barbara. Telephone: 01992 814459.
Email: john.vale@live.co.uk
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Julie's Garden, 163 Whitmore Avenue - Stifford Clays
Now for something different. Quirky, unusual small garden (100ft x 30ft) where art and plants combine to bring colour, life and interest. A personal constantly-evolving space which reflects the owners' numerous, varied interests and talents, made using recycled resources. A surprise around every corner, incl African, Australian, Indian and beach artefacts and themes.
Location: Julie's Garden, 163 Whitmore Avenue, Stifford Clays, Grays, Essex, RM16 2HT. 2m E of Lakeside shopping centre. Exit A13 at Grays, take Orsett turn off r'about, follow Stifford Clays Rd for a few hundred metres, turn R into Kingsman Drive, then L into Prince Phillip Ave. At T-junction L into Whitmore Ave. 100 metres on L. click here for a map.
Time: Sun 17, Sat 30 June (12-4). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt July only
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Julie Sadgrove & Harry Edwards Telephone: 01375 377780
Email: juliesadgrove@blueyonder.co.uk
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352 Coggeshall Road - Braintree
Sau Lin arrived from Hong Kong to become enthralled with English gardening. 'My little heaven', she says of her garden which has themed areas, perennials, roses and many other plants. Japanese mixed border, fruit trees and shrubs. Seating and relaxing areas, fish pond with plants and wildlife. Mediterranean patio, with water feature.
Location: 352 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9EH. 15m W of Colchester. 10m N of Chelmsford. From M11 J8 take A120 Colchester. Follow A120 to Braintree r'about (McDonalds). 1st exit into Cressing Rd follow to T-lights. R into Coggeshall Rd. 500yds on R opp bus company. click here for a map.
Time: Sat 30 June, Sun 1 July (1.30-5). Groups also welcome by appt.
Cost: Adm £3, chd free
Contact: Sau Lin Goss Telephone: 01376 329753
Email: Richard.goss@talktalk.net
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69 Rundells - Harlow
As featured on AlanTichmarsh's latest gardening programme 'Love Your Garden' (entitled the 'Secret Garden') 69 Rundells is a vibrant, colourful, small town garden packed with a wide variety of shrubs, perennials, herbaceous and bedding plants in a variety of over 200 containers. Hard landscaping on different levels incls summer house, various seating areas and water features. Direct access to adjacent allotment, which will be open to view. Home-made teas
Location: 69 Rundells, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7HD. 1m from J7 M11 & A414. From M11 J7 take A414 Harlow at r'about 1st exit Southern Way, at 2nd mini r'about L Trotters Rd over 2 speed humps, follow road round bend 2nd L into Rundells. past R turn to Latton Green School/Hillyfield. Garden is situated at top of path ahead as the rd bears to the L. click here for a map.
Time: Sats 30 June; 14 July (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £2.50, chd free
Contact: Mr & Mrs K Naunton Telephone: 01279 303471
Email: K_naunton@hotmail.com
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