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The Old Rectory

A mature garden of a Grade ll listed Georgian Old Rectory rescued from dilapidation over the last ten years. The garden is just over 1½ acres and comprises a small wild wooded area, herbaceous borders in a partly walled garden, a large greenhouse next to a vegetable and cutting garden and an orchard area with a more recent border containing grasses and later flowering perennials.

Owner Info

  • Nicky and Jim Coates
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory

About The Old Rectory

A mature garden of a Grade ll listed Georgian Old Rectory rescued from dilapidation over the last ten years. The garden is just over 1½ acres and comprises a small wild wooded area, herbaceous borders in a partly walled garden, a large greenhouse next to a vegetable and cutting garden and an orchard area with a more recent border containing grasses and later flowering perennials.

The Old Rectory features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Historical Garden
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Refreshments

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Harwich,
Essex,
CO12 5LB

Directions to The Old Rectory
From Harwich take Oakley Rd/B1414 until The Cherry Tree Pub. Turn R into Rectory Rd immed before pub. From Colchester A120 towards Harwich. Turn R at The Maltings, Ramsey and follow NGS signs.

The Old Rectory 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. Coffee and home-made cakes also available.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Rectory at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, The Old Rectory does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

The Old Rectory is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.