Skip to content
Menu

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.

Owner Info

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 wildflowers 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 used as ‘outdoor classrooms 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,
Lordship Road,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 3RR

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

Anglia Ruskin University Writtle openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-15:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: some gravel, majority of areas accessible to all. Well behaved dogs on leads please.
  • Share this garden

Other Gardens of Potential Interest

Broctons Farmhouse image
Broctons Farmhouse

Discover 2¾ acre English country garden surrounding a Grade ll listed farmhouse. Developed for year-round interest featuring a range of interesting...

Read more
Ivy Cottage image
Ivy Cottage

Cottage garden presenting a mixture of herbaceous, annual and climbing plants in a garden of 1½ acres. With borrowed views and mature (250 yrs+)...

Read more
34 Monkswood Avenue image
34 Monkswood Avenue

Small garden with colourful filled borders of herbaceous and perennial plants surrounding lawns both front and rear...

Read more
27 Worcester Close image
27 Worcester Close

Truly a plantsman’s garden; Crammed full of an amazing collection of hardy perennials, many rare and unusual species which can be viewed from a...

Read more
Kelvedon Hall, Brentwood image
Kelvedon Hall, Brentwood

An extraordinary ancient untouched woodland with self seeded bluebells, beautiful trees left to grow wild with a path carefully opened around the...

Read more
46 Sandford Road image
46 Sandford Road

The garden is densely planted with a strong Japanese influence. There are three areas: deck and patio with large grapevine over a pergola. Acers,...

Read more
Bramble House image
Bramble House

This rural garden features a recently redesigned, south facing front courtyard. Herbaceous mixed borders with spring bulbs and autumnal colour. A...

Read more
Ransomes image
Ransomes

A two acre country garden with a focus on biodiversity. The colourful cottage garden leads to a meadow and young tree shelter belt. Wildflower...

Read more

Don’t miss out

Sign up to our weekly newsletter to hear more about the gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme, events and activities throughout the year

Sign up to our newsletter

FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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.