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In the Clover Café you will find a great range of speciality teas, coffees, cakes and sandwiches. There’s also a tempting range of cooked items for both breakfast and lunch.

Walk-up service no reservations required.

Please note that the cafe and garden centre are free to enter.

Book Tickets

Events

Friday, 28th March 2025 - Wednesday, 31st December 2025

Guess How Much I Love You - a garden adventureExclusively for 2025, step into the enchanting world of Guess How Much I Love You with our delightful garden trail, inspired by the beloved children’s book which tells the story of two hares, Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, who playfully try to measure their love for each other.: more info

Thursday, 5th June 2025 - Thursday, 5th June 2025

Thursday, 12th June 2025 - Thursday, 12th June 2025

Thursday, 19th June 2025 - Thursday, 19th June 2025

Thursday, 26th June 2025 - Thursday, 26th June 2025

Thursday, 3rd July 2025 - Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Thursday, 10th July 2025 - Thursday, 10th July 2025

Thursday, 17th July 2025 - Thursday, 17th July 2025

Thursday, 24th July 2025 - Thursday, 24th July 2025

Thursday late night opening & BBQEnjoy an early evening stroll at Hyde Hall: more info

Saturday, 14th June 2025 - Sunday, 15th June 2025

Father's Day WeekendFamily fun at Hyde Hall this Father's Day: more info

Sunday, 6th July 2025 - Sunday, 6th July 2025

Classic Car ShowA great day out for car enthusiasts: more info

Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Sunday, 3rd August 2025

Hyde Hall Flower ShowA great day out for gardeners: more info

Friday, 22nd August 2025 - Monday, 25th August 2025

Contemporary Craft and Design FairCartoonish capers in Shakespeare’s funniest farce!: more info

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled access

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

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. Sat Nav code: CM3 8RA

Public Transport Directions

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. Accessible by Public Transport: Chelmsford station is 8 miles away.

Clover Cafe at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Type:Cafe

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

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Tel+44 (0)1245 402019

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

* Summer- Open daily 9.30am – 5.15pm

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