A garden for all seasonsNestled in the heart of rural Essex, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this garden with its eclectic mix of styles from traditional to modern. With lots of space to think and breathe you’ll find something to delight and inspire at every turn. Highlights include the Dry Garden with its fantastic range of drought resistant plants, and the Hilltop Garden with its roses and herbaceous borders. There’s also a Global Growth Vegetable Garden showcasing vegetables from around the world.

Family fun and eventsRHS Hyde Hall is made for fun and adventure with our Higgledy Hyde woodland tower and garden explorer trails. The garden is also an inspirational backdrop for a wide range of events and exhibitions that the whole family can enjoy.

Food, drink and shoppingOur passion for outstanding food won us the Field to Fork accolade at the Essex Life Food & Drink Awards so you can be assured of fresh, seasonal produce, much of which will be straight from our vegetable garden. In the Clover Café you’ll find a tempting selection of light lunches to complement the existing range of sandwiches and cakes. In spring 2018 you will also be able to try our new Gardeners’ Rest restaurant overlooking the Dry Garden and rolling countryside. So whether you’re after a quick drink or leisurely lunch, it’s a great place to relax and unwind.

In the RHS Shop you will find delicious local artisan food, books, cards, toiletries, gardening sundries and a fabulous range of kitchen accessories. You can also pick up seasonal plants in the RHS Plant Centre to give your garden colour and interest all year.

RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262. Images: ©RHS.

For a full listing of all our events visit rhs.org.uk/hydehall

How to find us RHS Hyde Hall is 10 miles south of Chelmsford and 16 miles north of Southend. From the A130 head towards South Woodham Ferrers on the A132.

RHS Hyde Hall Sat Nav: CM3 8RA

Free ParkingBy Train: Trains run regularly from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford (8 miles) & South Woodham Ferrers (3 miles). Taxis available at station.RHS Garden Hyde Hall ChelmsfordEssex CM3 8ET Tel: 01245 400 256 Email: hydehall@rhs.org.uk

A garden for all seasons

Visitor information 2018As a visitor to RHS Garden Hyde Hall you are supporting the charitable work of the RHS to enrich everyone’s life through plants and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

AdmissionsThe garden is open every day except Christmas Day 10am – 6pm March to October inclusive 10am – 4pm November to February inclusive Last admission is one hour before closing.Adults £11.50 £12.65 with donation*Children (5 – 16) £5.75 £6.33 with donation*Children 4 and under FreeFamily £29.00 £31.90 with donation* (2 Adults and 2 Children)Pre-booked Groups £9.50 per person (10+ adults)Companion of a disabled person FreeGreen Travel (bike) £8.00 £8.80 with donation** By paying the donation price the RHS as a registered charity could claim Gift Aid worth 25%

on the total payment at no extra cost to you, helping us to inspire everyone to grow.

RHS members visit freeIndividual membership from £61 £45.75 by Direct Debit 1 member + 1 family guest OR 2 children (5-16 years)Family membership from £89 £66.75 by Direct Debit 2 members + 1 guest + 4 children (5-16 years)

Other visitor informationNo dogs allowed anywhere on site (including car park and estate). Registered support dogs welcome in all areas.We kindly ask that no balls, bikes, children’s scooters or skate boards are brought into the garden.Free entry to the Plant Centre, Gift Shop and Café. There are two powered mobility scooters and a number of manual wheelchairs for on-the-day use. A mobility vehicle provides shuttle service from the visitor Centre to the Hilltop Garden.

for tickets and information rhs.org.uk/hydehall

Image © RHS/Lee Beel

Image © RHS/Mark Winwood

Image © RHS/Mark Winwod

New for

2018Floral Fantasia summer bedding display

Five day Garden Flower Show

Opening of new Winter Garden

Image © RHS/Mark Winwood

Image © RHS/Georgi Mabee

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