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Green Island

A garden for all seasons, highlights inc bluebells, azaleas, autumn colour, winter Hamamelis and snowdrops. A plantsman's paradise. Carved within 20 acre mature woodland are huge island beds, Japanese garden, terrace, gravel, seaside and water gardens, all packed with rare and unusual plants.

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About Green Island

Professionally designed gardens by Fiona Edmond, beautifully situated in 20 acres of mature woodland. Huge variety of plants, many unusual and of borderline hardiness, thriving here in the unique ‘island’ microclimate.
There are stunning mixed borders, a seaside garden, Japanese garden, gravel garden, water gardens, extensive woodland gardens, bamboo dell and tree house. It is a garden for all seasons with emphasis on scent and autumn colour, with the designer’s passion for acers apparent.
In Jan/Feb the woods are adorned with snowdrops, amongst the Hamamelis collection and the beautiful scents of winter flowering shrubs brightening even the dullest of days. By March the woods have come alive with huge varieties of woodland plants, and a large range of camellias. April and May are not to be missed with the carpets of bluebells and azaleas.

The mixed borders are stunning from June onwards, displaying the designer’s skill with planting combinations, and the water gardens peak with a fantastic show of primulas.
Giant tree lilies up to 8ft tall scent the island during the summer months and the colour continues right into autumn with many late flowering perennials and grasses. Through autumn the acers, and acid loving trees and shrubs bring the garden to a fiery foliage finale along with the national collection of autumn and winter flowering camellias.
There are many features around the garden all made from materials found on site, including seats, tables, an arbour, the tree house, fairy house and decking spanning the pond.

Website:

https://www.greenislandgardens.co.uk

Green Island features

Location details

Green Island,
Ardleigh,
Essex,
CO7 7SP

Directions to Green Island
From Ardleigh village centre, take B1029 towards Great Bromley. Park Rd is 2nd on R after level X-ing. Garden is last on L.

Green Island 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 Light refreshments. Light lunches, cream teas, cakes, ice creams all available in the tearoom. Picnics welcome in the car park area only.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £3.00
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 Light refreshments. Light lunches, cream teas, cakes, ice creams all available in the tearoom. Picnics welcome in the car park area only.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £3.00
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 Light refreshments. Light lunches, cream teas, cakes, ice creams all available in the tearoom. Picnics welcome in the car park area only.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Flat and easy walking or pushing wheelchairs. Ramps at entrance and tearoom. Disabled parking and WC.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Green Island, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Green Island are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Green Island 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.