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Educational Visits at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
School visits to RHS Garden Hyde Hall place children in direct contact with a wealth of practical horticulture, specialist knowledge and the sheer beauty and range of plant diversity. It is an ideal way to increase their interest and enthusiasm for growing plants and best of all it's all free of charge!
OPENING TIMES: All year, daily from 1000.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 4 hours.
EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, teacher and pupil resource pack, classroom/study area, guided tours.
Sample programme of the activities: http://www.rhs.org.uk/Children/For-schools/School-visits-to-RHS-gardens/Hyde-Hall/Primary-school-visits
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Free entry
All educational visits are free of charge
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Anytime by appointment |
Contact
Jill BakerTel: 01245 402105
jillbaker@rhs.org.uk
www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
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RHS Garden Hyde HallCreephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TQ 781995 Lat: 51.66649 Long: 0.57442
By car:
Hyde Hall is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Chelmsford and is signed from the A130 (southbound).
Leave the M25 at junction 29 for A127 (signed Southend). From the A127 exit onto the A132 (signed Wickford/South Woodham Ferrers).
Or leave the A12 at junction 17, then at the roundabout take the second exit for the A130 (signed Southend/Basildon)
From the A130 Rettendon Turnpike roundabout follow the tourist attraction flower symbols towards South Woodham Ferrers on the A132. At the Shaw Farm roundabout turn left into Willow Grove/Creephedge Lane.
Please be aware that if you are using Sat Nav please enter CM3 8ET via Creephedge Lane.
By Public Transport:
From London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford (about 8miles away) or to Wickford (5 miles away). Taxis are usually available at the station.
Buses - The No.3 service from Southend to Chelmsford stops at the garden.
Parking : free
Accessible by Public Transport : 8 miles (12.9 kms) from Chelmsford station
Visitor Centre with cafe, gift shop and plant centre.
Licenced restaurant and information centre within main garden.
Also at this venue
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
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Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
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