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Rookwoods

Rookwoods is a tranquil garden where you can enjoy a variety of mature trees, herbaceous borders, a shrubbery, pleached hornbeam rooms and a walk through an ancient oak wood. Discover our work-in-progress wildflower bed, along with a buttercup meadow. There is no need to walk far. You can come and linger over tea, under a dreamy wisteria canopy while enjoying views across the garden.

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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 wildflower bed which is hopefully improving year by year. The wild flower bed is surrounded by mixed borders and Indian bean trees. Further on is a Buttercup meadow & ancient Oak wood.
Walking far is not necessary, you can linger over tea on the terrace under a dreamy wisteria canopy, with views across the garden. From the terrace, it’s possible, to spy the bees and butterflies, in close by beds, enjoying their feast!

Website:

https://www.rookwoodsgarden.com

Rookwoods features

  • 1927 Garden
  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Rookwoods,
Sible Hedingham,
Essex,
CO9 3QG

Directions to Rookwoods
Entering Sible Hedingham from direction of Haverhill on A1017 take 1st R just after 30mph sign. Coming through SH from the Braintree direction turn L just before the 40mph leaving the village.

Rookwoods 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 May to 27 September.

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: £12.00
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.