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Peacocks

A 10 acre varied garden with many specimen trees and old horticultural buildings. Series of garden rooms; walled paradise garden, Garden of Reconciliation (Moorish fusion), a parterre. Long herbaceous border. Sunken dell and waterfall. Temple of Antheia on the banks of a lily lake. Large areas for wildlife inc woodland walk, nuttery and orchard. Traditionally managed large wildflower meadow and orchard.

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About Peacocks

Massed spring bulbs in woodland walk, Nuttery and Orchard. Large Wild Flower Meadow. Sunken Dell with Fernery. Hellebores in spring. Collection of David Austin roses and clematis, incl. ‘Tie dye’, ‘Fond Memories’ ‘Gravetye Beauty and ‘Wadas Primrose’. Mediterranean and tender plants incl. Datura ‘Evening Fragrance’ in period greenhouse. Victorian Potting shed, Edwardian summer house with photo exhibition. Old Georgian fruit store. Garden sculptures by Dominic Welsh. Vintage narrow gauge railway (viewing only).

National Daily Mail Garden of the Year 2021.

Peacocks features

Location details

Peacocks,
Margaretting,
Essex,
CM4 9HY

Directions to Peacocks
From Margaretting x-roads go 100yds in the direction of Ingatestone. Entrance gates are on the L, set back from the road. What3words app: visual.global.film.

Peacocks openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 7 July for groups of 15+.

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

Admission Adult: £14.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Most of garden is wheelchair accessible.
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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 Peacocks. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Peacocks 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.