So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot. ‘Japanese garden’, sculptures grand and quirky enhance and delight. See the new Talia-May Avenue and Angel sculptures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October for groups of 30+.
A two acre garden, tennis court, swimming pool surrounding an early C17 house (not open)with plants for year-round interest set on gently sloping ground with lovely distant views of the Essex countryside. Shrub borders and mature ornamental trees, an orchard and two natural ponds. Many places to sit and relax. No refreshments but bring a picnic and enjoy the views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd June to 13th October.
Restored three acre Victorian garden. Courtyard garden and terrace leading down to lawns with re-instated parterre surrounded by herbaceous borders. Orchard with old and new fruit trees and vegetable plot. Listed Ancient Monument. Woodland walk around spring-fed pond. Fernery. Steps lead down to front lawns recently planted with a yew avenue. Snowdrops and aconites in early spring. Specimen trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th February to 23rd August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Traditional country garden, with blowsy borders, yew hedges, topiary and a little knot garden. A very tranquil, magical place, with two ponds and a pool. In the spring we have about 1,000 tulips. Later, there is a terrace full of succulents, almost no room for sitting! This two acre garden has been created by the owners over the last 50 years. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15th June.
Artist’s and plantaholics’ paradise packed with interest. Hostas, iris and Astrantia in spring. Stream and wildlife pond with Horace the Huge! Summer is an explosion of colour with daylilies, rambling roses, salvias and canna. An abundance of tubs, hanging baskets and anything else that can fit a petunia plant. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25th May to July for groups of between 5 and 35.
An unexpected hidden, magical, part-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 complemented by a small pond and three water features designed for year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 27th October for groups of up to 10.
Beautifully maintained and designed as a compact garden. Owner is well-known RHS gold medal-winning exhibitor (now retired). Circular lawn, long pergola and walls festooned with roses and climbers. Large selection of unusual clematis. Densely-planted colour coordinated perennials add interest from June to Sept in this immaculate garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th June to 28th August for groups of between 10 and 50.
Galanthus are a passion. A plantswoman’s ¾ acre garden, planted to encourage wildlife. Sumptuous colour-themed borders with striking plant combinations, featuring specimen plants, fernery, clematis and grasses. Meandering paths lead to ponds, patio, scree garden and small vegetable garden. Two summerhouses, one overlooking stream and farmland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7th February to 15th October for groups of 10+.
Gravelled front garden and three differently styled back garden spaces with planting changes every year. Established wildflower meadow in main lawn. Meander, sit, relax and enjoy. Beyond the rustic fence, lies the wildlife pond and vegetable plot. Planting influenced by Beth Chatto, Penelope Hobhouse, Christopher Lloyd and Piet Oudolf. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th February to 6th September for groups of between 10 and 20.
There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with two ponds and River Blackwater. Jewelled lawn in early April then spectacular tulips and blossom lead on to a huge number of different and colourful plants, many unusual, culminating in a purple explosion of michaelmas daisies in late Sept. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th April to 11th October for groups of up to 30.
This is a small garden which has a mix between classic English country border alongside a more formal Italian element at the rear of the garden after the lawned area. There are many seating areas in both sunny spots and in shady areas. The garden benefits from privacy created by large trees in neighbouring gardens. A very old olive tree imported from Italy is the main focus in the formal area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th July to 21st July for groups of between 10 and 20.
Country garden of just under an acre designed, planted and maintained over time to showcase the seasons with colour, scent, texture and form. Paths lead through archways and box hedging to lawns and flowerbeds amassed with seasonal planting of shrubs, roses, and herbaceous perennials, bulbs and dahlias. Tulips, Salvias and grasses of particular interest along with many unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 1st October for groups of between 15 and 50.
A large walled garden close to the town centre with unusually high biodiversity (e.g. 17 species of butterfly recorded) close to the turf maze and Norman castle. Semi-woodland on light free-draining chalk soil allows bulbs, hellebores and winter-flowering shrubs to thrive. Two ponds, topiary, orchard and small vegetable garden blend some formality with informal areas where wildlife thrives. Opens for By Arrangement visits from January to 20 December.
A garden of four parts originally created for family enjoyment within and around an ancient, restored farmyard. An Essex barn and brick farm buildings surround an intensely planted walled garden. A terraced area with mature trees, herbaceous and shady beds leads up to a rose garden. Beyond is an open area with grass beds, tennis court, big skies, a small meadow and fine views over Essex countryside. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of between 10 and 30.
Magical parkland, traditional English garden setting with eight acres of romantic garden surrounding classical house overlooking lake. Major 20ft balancing stones sculpture. Exceptional trees. A developing snowdrop collection and winter walk. Over 50 varieties of Iris from disbanded National Collection. Walled garden. Charming enclosed swimming pool garden to relax with teas. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 10 and 20.
A suburban garden close to Nature Reserve, (30m x 14m) featuring an old cherry tree from the orchard of the famous Belhus Mansion. The garden features abundant large borders planted heavily with herbaceous plants, small trees, roses, lilies, and ornamental grasses with oriental senses mixed with a traditional English feel with shady areas with hostas, tree ferns and Japanese style plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to October for groups of between 10 and 20.
This enchanting town garden is bursting with a profusion of colour from early spring through to the autumn months. Roses, clematis, agapanthus, herbaceous plants, alpines, pots with unusual succulents and cacti fill every corner of this garden. There is a wildlife pond, water features as well as other garden features which are to be found hiding within the shrubbery and throughout the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27th May to 26th July for groups of between 10 and 30.
Spectacular herbaceous borders which sing with colour as displays of Salvia are surpassed by dahlia drifts. Gingers, Brugmansia, various bananas, bamboos and Canna add an exotic note. Grasses sway above the blooms, giving movement. Rest in the rose clad pergola while listening to the two Amazon parrots in the aviary. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 22nd July to 30th August.
Large, mature country garden with stunning views over the River Crouch. Formal terraces surround the house with steps leading to sweeping lawns, mixed borders packed full of bulbs and perennials, formal rose and herb garden with interesting water feature. Further afield there are wilder areas, paddocks and lake. A productive greenhouse, vegetable and cutting gardens complete the picture. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19th June to 12th July for groups of 10+.
Varied six acre garden surrounding a gorgeous C18 house. A blend of formal and informal spaces interspersed with modern sculpture. Pleached hornbeam and yew and box topiary provide structure. A courtyard walled garden juxtaposes a modern walled pool garden, both providing season long displays. Herbaceous borders offset an abundance of roses around the house. Lily covered ponds with a wet garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 28th June for groups of between 20 and 40.
A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall. A variety of planting often grown from cuttings. Follow path down to Bakers Oven, a building over 100 years old. A picket gate leads to a secret garden with a winding path, and an area only planted in 2020 leads to a summerhouse. The garden is full of interesting artefacts. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to June for groups of between 6 and 14.
Mayfield Farm is a seven acre garden which only a few years ago was largely a field, with a huge glasshouse and polytunnels. Now filled with many beautiful beds and borders, we have also created a secret garden and planted yew hedging for topiary. Over a 100,000 bulbs have been planted in the garden during the past few years to create a wonderful spring display. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25th March to 11th October for groups of between 10 and 40.
The garden is 185ft long divided into sections. There is a decking area with pots leading to a unique fountain made from waste slates. A circular lawn is surrounded by herbaceous perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs with cabin. Behind the cabin are ferns, perennials and beehive. Beyond is a patio with pergola, patio, pond, long raised beds with subtropical planting, veg beds and hens. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 15+.
The garden is set in a total of eight acres. Three acres of formal gardens and five acres woodland planted in 2003. The formal gardens are divided into nine separate areas. The lawns are edged with mixed planting for different seasons from snowdrops, spring bulb displays through the summer plants and shrubs. There are many surprising statues and sculptures throughout the grounds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to August for groups of between 10 and 50.
Tranquil four acre garden in touch with its surroundings and stunning estuary views. A wide variety of planting in mixed borders to suit different growing conditions. Large natural ponds, plenty of seating areas, sculptures and barn for rainy day teas! Our Reflection pool garden and courtyard have been completely redeveloped. Magnificent trees some over 300 years old give this garden real presence. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September for groups of 10+.
A traditional, large country garden and two acre woodland, opening for the first time for the National Garden Scheme. Vibrant planting, mature trees, shrubs and perennials. A formal courtyard area with box parterre maze, rose garden, wildlife pond, parkland. Pottery workshop and kiln. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A 10 acre varied garden ideal for picnics with several seating areas. Specimen trees. Restored horticultural buildings. Series of garden rooms inc Walled Paradise Garden, Garden of Reconciliation (Alhambra fusion), a parterre. Long herbaceous/mixed border. Sunken dell and waterfall. Temple of Antheia on the banks of a lily lake. Large areas for wildlife inc woodland walk, nuttery and orchard. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th April to 3rd July for groups of between 15 and 60.
Pear Trees is a south facing garden nearly ½ acre with open views across farmland to Rowney Woods. Front garden has mixed fruit trees underplanted with spring bulbs. Rear garden features mature oak tree and many other trees. A garden allotment boasts a wide range of soft fruit and seasonal vegetables. There are herbaceous borders, raised beds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th March to June for groups of between 5 and 15.
A medium sized family garden with seperate zones. The front of the garden is a space for children to play. The back has a colourful jungle border filled with banana plants and exotic perennials surrounding a hop covered pergola. A cottage garden with roses, shrubs and homegrown annuals. A main seating area sits amongst vibrant planting inc grasses, rudbeckias and salvias. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 June to the end of June for groups of between 10 and 20.
Rookwoods is a tranquil garden where you can enjoy a variety of mature trees, herbaceous borders, a shrubbery, pleached hornbeam rooms and a walk through an ancient oak wood. Discover our work-in-progress wildflower bed, along with a buttercup meadow. There is no need to walk far. You can come and linger over tea, under a dreamy wisteria canopy while enjoying views across the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10th May to 27th September.
69 Rundells is a very colourful, small town garden packed with a wide variety of shrubs, perennials, herbaceous and bedding plants in over 200 assorted containers. Hard landscaping on different levels has a summerhouse, various seating areas and water features. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of 8+.
A stunning garden with views over Halstead; there is something to see every day. A ¾ acre garden created over 12 years. Enter our gravel Bee Border, and wander through the Winter Wedding border to the Woodlands Walk and on to the meadow. Stroll across to double borders and long border with flowing prairie planting up towards cabin and BBQ. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 15 and 40.
An atmospheric old country garden, set in the three acre grounds of a former farmhouse, undergoing a gentle reawakening by the current owners with wildlife in mind. Featuring herbaceous beds with structure lent by clipped hedging, a sunken vegetable garden housed in a 1930s swimming pool, new formal and wildlife ponds, bug hotels, orchard, woodland and meadow areas. Views of Georgian windmills. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 15 and 25.
The garden boasts three lawns on the two levels. This surprisingly secluded garden has many mixed borders packed with colour. Mature shrubs and trees create a short woodland walk. Crystal clear water flows through a shady area of the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 20.
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. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 8+.
Magic lurks within this charming 1½ acre garden, evolved over 30 years. Many treasures hidden amongst a variety of planting. Over 215 roses showcased in island borders. Meandering lawn paths lead through wisteria walkway to find three miniature Shetland ponies keen to show off to guests. Tranquil seating areas, teas, cakes and gifts for sale in ‘The Shed’ shop. The perfect place to buy unusual gifts. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19th May to 15th September for groups of between 5 and 20.
Listed black barns provide backdrop for vibrant and exuberant planting in eight acres. Snowdrops, Narcissus, tulips, flowing innovative spring planting, herbaceous borders, pond, mature weeping willows, kitchen garden, dramatic late summer beds with zingy, tender, exotic plant combinations. Drought tolerant perennial and mini annual wildflower meadows. Woodland. Many plants propagated in-house. Unusual plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th February to 1st October for groups of between 15 and 50.
A traditional cottage garden framed by wonderful views over the Essex countryside and planted with well-stocked flower borders and lawns that slope gently down to a natural pond. A productive garden borders the well maintained paddock where chickens and guinea fowl roam. Large patio and other seating areas provide a place to relax and appreciate the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 1st October for groups of between 6 and 12.
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