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OPEN GARDENS in essex

SEPTEMBER 2012

Please do let us know if you are holding an 'Open Garden' event in or near Essex. Charitable and non-profit making events are listed free of charge, and other events can be listed for only £15. Contact us for further information.

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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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Saturday 1st September 2012
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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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Sunday 2nd September 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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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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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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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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Monday 3rd September 2012
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Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Wednesday 5th September 2012
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Thursday 6th September 2012
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Friday 7th September 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 8th September 2012
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Sunday 9th September 2012
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Parsonage House - Helions Bumpstead
C15 house (not open) surrounded by 3 acres of formal gardens with mixed borders, topiary, pond, potager and greenhouse. Further 3-acre wild flower meadow with rare trees and further 3 acre orchard of old East Anglian apple varieties
Location: Parsonage House, Helions Bumpstead, Essex, CB9 7AD. 3m S of Haverhill. 8m NE of Saffron Walden. From Xrds in village centre turn up Church Hill, follow rd for 1m. Park in field opp. 3m from Haverhill follow signs 'To Village Only' from by-pass. After approx 2½m garden is on R. Parking on L 200yds on. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 6 May; 9 Sept (2-5).
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: The Hon & Mrs Nigel Turner

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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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Porters Farm - Kelvedon
C16 house (not open) and barns surrounded by 3-acre garden developed since 1995 using 300yr old pond, old orchard and some existing walls, now festooned with roses and clematis. Round garden densely planted in shades of pink, white and blue. The wilderness, a profusion of white honesty, bluebells and cow parsley
Garden is surrounded by Ruffian Wood (open), 30 acres planted 2005 as part of Woodland Trust’s Trafalgar Project (a wood for each ship in Nelson’s fleet). The wood is named for HMS Bellerophon (known affectionately as Billy Ruffian).
Location: Porters Farm, Hollow Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DD. 1½m NW of St Mary's Church Kelvedon on Silver End Rd. Kelvedon is ½-way between Colchester & Chelmsford. click here for a map.
Time: Suns 20 May; 9 Sept (2-5). Groups also welcome by appt Thurs & Fris only, min 15+, coaches welcome
Cost: Adm £4, chd free (share to Woodland Trust)
Contact: David & Judy Starling  Telephone: 01376 584810 Email: dhsta@tiscali.co.uk

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Monday 10th September 2012
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Tuesday 11th September 2012
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Wednesday 12th September 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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Thursday 13th September 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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Friday 14th September 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 15th September 2012
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Sunday 16th September 2012
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Waltham Abbey group
Silver Birches boasts three lawns on two levels. This surprisingly secluded garden has many mixed borders packed with early autumnal colour. Mature shrubs and trees create a short woodland walk. Crystal clear water flows through a shady area of the garden.
39 Halfhides the garden has evolved over 45yrs. It features mixed shrubs and perennial borders on 2 levels. Waterfall linking two ponds leads to small shade garden with ferns and shade loving plants. Alpines thrive on scree and in troughs. Beautiful autumn colour.
76 Monkswood Avenue a plantswoman's garden simply designed for all yr colour. Mixed borders filled with specimen trees, shrubs and perennials incl asters, dahlias and late-flowering anemones. Wildlife pond and attractive seating areas.
Refreshments: Home-made teas at Silver Birches
Location: 8m W of Epping Town. From the M25, J26 follow signs (A121) to Waltham Abbey. At T-lights by MacDonalds, turn R to r'about. Take 2nd exit off (town bypass) to the next r'about. Take 3rd exit (A112) to T-lights. Turn L at lights into Monkswood Avenue (signs to open gardens). Postcode: EN9 1LG. click here for a map
Time: 12noon - 6pm.
Cost: Combined adm £5, chd free
Contact: 76 Monkswood: Cathy & Dan Gallagher Telephone: 01992 763496 Email: roscom@ntlworld.com. 36 Halfhides: Chris Hamer. Silver Birches: Linda & Frank Jewson.

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Ulting Wick - Maldon
Listed black barns provide backdrop for colourful, exuberant and dramatic planting in 8 acres. Thousand of tulips, herbaceous borders, pond, mature weeping willows, productive vegetable garden, late hot summer displays of dahlias, grasses and annuals. Newly planted drought tolerant wild flower meadow and front border. Woodland. Many plants propagated in-house
Location: Ulting Wick, Crouchmans Farm Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QX. 3m NW of Maldon. Take turning to Ulting off B1019 as you exit Hatfield Peverel. Garden on R after 2m. click here for a map..
Time: Suns 29 Apr; 16 Sept (2-5). Visitors & groups also welcome by appt
Cost: Adm £4, chd free (share to All Saints Ulting Church)
Contact: Mr & Mrs B Burrough   Telephone: 01245 380216
Email: philippa.burrough@btinternet.com web: www.ultingwickgarden.co.uk

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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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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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Monday 17th September 2012
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Tuesday 18th September 2012
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Woodpeckers - Burnham-on-Crouch
Hedges divide and add structure to exuberant planting in this 1½-acre country garden. Spring brings blossom in the orchard, wild flowers and drifts of bulbs, later there’s summer abundance in the kitchen garden and wide densely-planted borders. September’s stronger colours and nectar-rich varieties encourage foraging bees and clouds of butterflies
Location: Woodpeckers, Mangapp Chase, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QQ. 20m E of Chelmsford. B1010 to Burnham-on-Crouch. Just beyond town sign turn L into Green Lane. Turn L after 1/2m. Garden 200yds on R. click here for a map.
Time: Sat 21, Tues 24 Ap; 1 May; 18, 25 Sept (11-5). Groups also welcome by appt, 10+, home-made lunches or teas by arrangement.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Neil & Linda Holdaway, & Lilian Burton   Telephone: 01621 782137
Email: lindaholdaway@btinternet.com

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Wednesday 19th September 2012
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Thursday 20th September 2012
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Friday 21st September 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 22nd September 2012
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Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Monday 24th September 2012
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Tuesday 25th September 2012
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Woodpeckers - Burnham-on-Crouch
Hedges divide and add structure to exuberant planting in this 1½-acre country garden. Spring brings blossom in the orchard, wild flowers and drifts of bulbs, later there’s summer abundance in the kitchen garden and wide densely-planted borders. September’s stronger colours and nectar-rich varieties encourage foraging bees and clouds of butterflies
Location: Woodpeckers, Mangapp Chase, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QQ. 20m E of Chelmsford. B1010 to Burnham-on-Crouch. Just beyond town sign turn L into Green Lane. Turn L after 1/2m. Garden 200yds on R. click here for a map.
Time: Sat 21, Tues 24 Ap; 1 May; 18, 25 Sept (11-5). Groups also welcome by appt, 10+, home-made lunches or teas by arrangement.
Cost: Adm £3.50, chd free
Contact: Neil & Linda Holdaway, & Lilian Burton   Telephone: 01621 782137
Email: lindaholdaway@btinternet.com

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Wednesday 26th September 2012
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Thursday 27th September 2012
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Friday 28th September 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 29th September 2012
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Sunday 30th September 2012
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