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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.

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About Dragons

‘Dragons’ is a country garden which, although not totally organic, is very much a wild life garden with chemicals used only sparingly. Four large compost heaps contain many mini-beasts and, at the last count, 200 grass snake hatchlings. Toads, frogs, moles, squirrels and many bird species are at home here. Choose one of the peaceful seating areas to observe their behaviour. You might even spy a kingfisher whilst gazing over the stream from the summerhouse to the fields beyond.The large colour-themed borders hold a wide variety of plants, both common and unusual as the owner is a ‘plantaholic’ and cannot pass a nursery without a visit. Plant combinations are always being tweaked and therefore look very different throughout the seasons. Butterflies, bees and dragonflies are actively encouraged. The season starts with snowdrops. Clematis are a great favourite and clothe shrubs, trees and obelisks. In the shady areas ferns, cyclamen and other shade lovers abound. Bulbous plants pop up all year round, alliums being planted in numbers. The end of the year is not forgotten with asters of all shapes and sizes.

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Dragons features

  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Snowdrops
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Dragons,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 4LS

Directions to Dragons
On A1060. ½m W of The Hare Pub.

Dragons openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Refreshments only available for by arrangement visits and Feb opening.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Refreshments only available for by arrangement visits and Feb opening.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 February to 15 October for groups of 10+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

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

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Dragons. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Dragons. 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  Dragons, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Dragons does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Dragons 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.