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Oak Farm

Informal farmhouse garden of about an acre on an exposed site. Garden designed to make most of stunning views across Colne Valley to south and west, framed to north by listed house and farmyard. Trees, shrubs, borders, roses and secret garden at best in early and mid summer. Prairie garden, salvias and dahlias come into their own in late summer to early autumn.

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Oak Farm
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Oak Farm

About Oak Farm

Welcome to our old farmhouse garden in the south facing Colne Valley.

We inherited the property and moved here in 1987 and have been developing and introducing new features and planting ever since, always seeking unusual plants that suit our high, exposed site with its gravelly, droughty soil and learning from Beth Chatto’s dry-bed expertise in her Elmstead Market garden. Look out for the secret garden and stumpery. On going projects include a rose avenue, Further projects underway for next season. With its extensive valley views, vibrant beds and shady secret spots, we hope you will enjoy your visit.
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Oak Farm features

Location details

Oak Farm,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO6 2AH

Directions to Oak Farm
Vernons Rd off A1124, ½ way between Ford St & Chappel. From Colchester, 3rd R after Ford St; Oak Farm is 200m up on R. From Halstead, 2nd L after Chappel viaduct.

Oak Farm 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 May to 28 September for groups of up to 25.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to most of the garden although there are steps in places.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Oak Farm at this time.

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

Yes, one or more routes at Oak Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

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