RHS Garden Hyde
Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
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Hyde Hall is a
part of a 360 acre estate. The cultivated area of the garden is in excess of
24 acres and demonstrates what can be done in harsh hill top conditions.
It was the inspiration of Dr and Mrs Robinson when the bought it in 1955,
where there were only 6 trees and open barren land. They cleared the site
and bought 60 trees from the local market and these trees now form the
Woodland Garden. It was donated to the RHS in 1993.
Its location is on a hilltop in the heart of
Essex surrounded by arable farmland. It can become extremely windswept and
is exposed to harsh conditions throughout the year. Its in an area of
very low rainfall, and this factor combined with the soil conditions makes
it a challenging area to garden in. A visit will show that by choosing the
right plants for the right places and by working with the prevailing
conditions, it is possible to create a garden of beauty.
They create their own green waste compost from garden waste and
the nursery has been peat free since 2001. Very few chemicals are used in the garden and combining all of this with our sympathetic gardening towards wildlife makes Hyde Hall a flagship for sustainable horticultural practices.
The wilder peripheries of the estate have a
woodland, meadows, reservoir and a garden for wildlife. Its Mediterranean
style Dry Gardens showcases over 400 species of plants.
Highlights include:
The Dry Garden
The Hilltop Garden
The Robinson Garden
The Garden for Wildlife
The Queen Mothers Garden
The Australian and New Zealand Garden
Vegetable Plots
- North Meadow
- Clover Hill
- Millennium Avenue
- The Hyde Hall Estate
- Wild Wood
- Reservoir
- Weather Station
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Hyde Hall Pond
Glyn
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Further information Grid
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Location: |
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex |
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Ceremonial County: |
Essex
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Grid Reference: |
TQ781994 |
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E-mail: |
hydehall@rhs.org.uk |
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Website: |
RHS Hyde Hall
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex |
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Grid Reference: |
TQ781994 |
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Getting there: |
20 minutes from centre
of Chelmsford. On A130 follow signs to Rettendon. Turn by The Bell pub into
East Hanningfield Road, then right into Buckhatch Lane. |
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Parking: |
Free parking on site. |
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Facilities: |
Plant centre, restaurant, gift shop, garden
library, information centre. Picnic area. |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Flora, water residents, woodland, garden
wildlife, buildings and structures. |
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Address: |
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Westerns Approach
Rettendon
Chelmsford
Essex |
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Postcode: |
CM3 8AT |
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Telephone: |
01245 400256 |
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Opening times: |
Daily All year except Christmas day.
March - October 10am to 6pm
Nov-Feb 10am-4pm |
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Charges: |
RHS Members + 1 family guest FREE.
Adults £7; Children (6-16) £2.50; Under 6 FREE
One carer companion admitted free per
wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability
requires a carer. |
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Special Needs Access: |
All buildings accessible to wheelchairs. All
gardens accessible, however it is a hilltop garden with sloping areas. |
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Special Needs Facilities: |
Designated car parking spaces 50m from garden
entrance. Manual wheelchairs available. Adapted toilets within the
courtyard. The garden is designed to be a sensory experience. |
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Children Facilities: |
Free children's trails. Baby changing
facilities |
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Dogs Allowed: |
No dogs in garden, car park or grounds except
registered assistance dogs |
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