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Rookwoods

Arriving at the garden there is no need to walk far. You can linger over tea, under a dreamy wisteria canopy while enjoying views across the garden. If a good walk appeals, there is not only the herbaceous borders to walk through, a beautiful meadow leads to an eight acre oak wood and there are grassy paths mown though the rest of the garden shaded by a variety of mature and teenage trees.

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About Rookwoods

Rookwoods has a tranquil garden with many mature and specimen trees. The garden includes a more recently planted shrubbery. The herbaceous borders feature columns of tumbling Madame Alfred Carriere roses. Two pleached hornbeam rooms lead to a natural swimming pool, wildflower bed which is hopefully improving year by year. The wild flower bed is surrounded by a variety of newly planted shrubs and Indian bean trees. Further on is a Buttercup meadow & ancient Oak wood. From the terrace where homemade teas are served, it’s possible, to spy the bees and butterflies, in close by beds, enjoying their feast!

Website:

https://www.rookwoodsgarden.com

Rookwoods features

Location details

Rookwoods,
Sible Hedingham,
Essex,
CO9 3QG

Directions to Rookwoods
Entering Sible Hedingham from Haverhill/A1017: take 1st R after 30mph sign. From the Braintree direction: turn L before the 40mph sign, leaving the village.

Rookwoods openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 May to 27 September for groups of between 10 and 30.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over gravel drive.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes. Rookwoods 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.