Looking for public gardens?
There are so many beautiful gardens in Essex that are open to the public.
If you are in the mood to explore, here is a list of all the open gardens in Essex in 2025, provided by the National Garden Scheme.
Hedingham Castle
Hedingham Castle is the most iconic of all East Anglian fortresses commanding Essex for nine centuries.
Enjoy entry to the historic gardens and keep of Hedingham. Follow one of the various walks around the estate and immerse yourself in the beautiful nature and history of Hedingham. Picnics are welcome, bring some garden games, a picnic and enjoy a day out on the historic estate.
February 2025
Green Island
Opening Dates: Sun 2 Feb (11-4)
Horkesley Hall
Opening Dates: Sat 8, Wed 12 Feb (12-4.30)
Dragons
Opening Dates: Thur 13, Wed 19 Feb (11-3)
Grove Lodge
Opening Dates: Sun 23 Feb, Sun 16 Mar (2-5)
March 2025
Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens
Opening Dates: Sat 1 Mar (10-4)
Anglia Ruskin University Writtle
Opening Dates: Sun 9 Mar (10-3)
Ulting Wick
Opening Dates: Fri 21 Mar (11-4)
Little Easton Manor | Essex
Park Road, Little Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2JN
Hylands Estate | Chelmsford
Hylands House, Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ
Talliston House & Gardens | Essex
Talliston House & Gardens, Newton Green, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DU
Markshall Estate | Essex
Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG
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