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Harwich Gardens

The gardens all within walking distance in the historical town of Harwich. 8 St Helens Green, just 100metres from the sea. A small town garden with roses, dahlias, hydrangeas mixed with perennials, small fruit trees and pots. 63 Church Street is a long, narrow walled courtyard with shrubs, climbers, perennials and a small vegetable garden packed into the garden. Architectural features inc an Elizabethan window with original glass. Quayside Court, a community garden, unusually boasts a sunken garden hidden from view at the end of the car park which features a pond, vegetable patch, roses and climbers. 42 Kings Quay Street courtyard garden 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.

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Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens
Harwich Gardens

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. 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. An art exhibition will also be on view.

63 Church Street is a narrow garden (entrance in Cow Lane). Full of roses, perennials and pot plants, it boasts a small fenced veg garden. Architectural features include an Elizabethan window with original glass.

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 an 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. This can be accessed from The Quay via Eastgate Street. Go through the car park to the far corner.

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

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 and maps will be available from 8 St Helens Green.

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

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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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.

Harwich Gardens is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.