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Harwich Gardens

All different gardens are within walking distance in the historical town of Harwich with their own special identity. 8 St Helens Green, just 100 metres from the sea, is a small town garden with roses, dahlias, hydrangeas and agapanthus mixed with perennials and many pots. 38 Harbour Crescent has an eastern theme. A long narrow garden that gives the impression of a much larger secluded garden. Filled with trees, shrubs, water features and many seating areas. Quayside Court, a community garden, unusually boasts a sunken garden hidden from view at the end of the car park which features a wall mural, pond, vegetable patch, roses and climbers. New additions inc a pergola and greenhouse. 42 Kings Quay Street courtyard garden is behind a Grade II listed house. Raised brick beds incorporate established plants such as a grape vine, David Austin roses, tree peony and a combination of edible and ornamental plants. 63 Church Street is a long, narrow walled courtyard with shrubs, climbers, perennials and a small vegetable plot packed into the garden. All feature historical elements or historic views.

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Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
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Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
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About Harwich Gardens

All different gardens within walking distance in the historical town of Harwich, enjoy different types of architecture in this medieval seaside town which has historic connections with Queen Elizabeth 1 and Samuel Pepys. Capture views of the sea from most angles and so many historic buildings. including two lighthouses (both museums), a magnificent church, guildhall with wall drawings in the cellar made by French prisoners from the Napoleonic wars, treadmill crane, etc. With its medieval layout, most of Harwich has courtyard gardens and they are all different but show what can be fitted into a small space.

8 St Helens Green, a truly seaside garden, just 100 metres from the sea. Whilst a small town garden, a mass of plants have been packed into the raised beds which comprise roses, hydrangeas mixed with perennials. and many dahlias. Fruit trees on the small lawn, and pots of annuals and perennials complement the borders. Also an exhibition is on view.

42 Kings Quay Street courtyard garden was only recently landscaped. Raised brick beds incorporate established plants such as a grape vine, David Austin roses, tree peony and a combination of edible and ornamental plants.

Quayside Court is a community garden. Formerly a hotel for the steam packet ships it unusually has a sunken garden hidden from view at the end of the car park which features a pond, veg patch, roses and climbers. and many interesting features including a wall mural. This garden can be accessed from The Quay via Eastgate Street. Go through the car park to the far corner.

A delightful garden with an eastern influence, 38 Harbour Crescent incorporates many water features and seating areas. It is just across the town green from 8 St Helens green.

A car park is available on Wellington Road (CO12 3DT), within 50 metres of St Helens Green, and other parking on street and on The Quay is also available. Refreshments, plants, tickets, maps and artwork will be available from 8 St Helens Green.

Harwich Gardens features

Location details

Harwich Gardens,
Harwich,
Essex,
CO12 3NH

Directions to Harwich Gardens
Car park on Wellington Rd (CO12 3DT) within 50 metres of St Helens Green. Street parking available.

Harwich Gardens 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 inc tea, coffee and cake at 8 St Helens Green.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Harwich Gardens at this time.

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

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

Sorry, Harwich Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Harwich Gardens 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.