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Anglia Ruskin University Writtle

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle has 15 acres of informal lawns with naturalised bulbs and wildflowers. Large tree collection, mixed shrubs, herbaceous border, dry/ Mediterranean borders, seasonal bedding and landscaped glasshouses. All gardens have been designed and built by our students studying a wide range of horticultural courses.

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Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle

About Anglia Ruskin University Writtle

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle is one of the leading university sector colleges in the UK, specialising in the land, countryside and amenity industries.

The University gardens have been opening for the NGS since 1997 allowing visitors to view the many gardens which have been designed and built by students over many years. The grounds and gardens cover an area of 15 acres and consist of; informal lawns with naturalised bulbs in spring and wild flowers in summer, large mature tree collection, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders.

The main purpose of the grounds at Writtle is to serve the educational and research needs of our students from basic practical provision through to post graduate level studies. Our gardens at Writtle are uses as ‘outdoor classroom’ demonstrating many different features, styles and landscape materials. . A guided tour leaflet is produced by our BSc Horticultural Students for each NGS open garden event.

Website:

https://www.aru.ac.uk

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle features

Location details

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle,
Writtle,
Essex,
CM1 3RR

Directions to Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
On A414, near Writtle village. Parking available on the main campus (student car park).

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments at The Garden Room (main campus).
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: some gravel, however majority of areas accessible to all. Well behaved dogs on lead please.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Anglia Ruskin University Writtle. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Anglia Ruskin University Writtle. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Anglia Ruskin University Writtle, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Anglia Ruskin University Writtle are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Anglia Ruskin University Writtle seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.