Clover Cafe at RHS
  • Clover Cafe at RHS
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About

In the Clover Café discover a delicious selection of speciality teas, barista-made coffees, freshly prepared cakes and a variety of sandwiches. You’ll also find a tempting choice of hot dishes served throughout the day for both breakfast and lunch.

Walk-up service – no reservations required.

Please note that both the café and the garden centre are free to enter.  The cafe opens daily from 9.30am.

Ample free parking.  EV charging points also available.

 

 

Book Tickets

Events

Thursday, 25th June 2026 - Thursday, 25th June 2026

Thursday, 2nd July 2026 - Thursday, 2nd July 2026

Thursday, 9th July 2026 - Thursday, 9th July 2026

Thursday, 16th July 2026 - Thursday, 16th July 2026

Thursday, 23rd July 2026 - Thursday, 23rd July 2026

The setting sun setting through the trees illuminating the flower beds Thursday late night opening & BBQEnjoy an early evening stroll and supper at Hyde Hall
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Saturday, 18th July 2026 - Monday, 31st August 2026

Brick ExplorersBrick Explorers combines outdoor exploration, wildlife learning and imaginative play, creating a summer experience the whole family can enjoy together.
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Wednesday, 5th August 2026 - Sunday, 9th August 2026

Hyde Hall Flower ShowA great day out for gardeners
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Friday, 28th August 2026 - Monday, 31st August 2026

Contemporary Craft and Design FairHeld over the bank holiday weekend this craft event will showcase the very best contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK and will give the public the opportunity to view and purchase direct from talented designer makers who have a real passion for the work that they create.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Map & Directions

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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Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year

* Summer- Open daily 9.30am – 5.15pm

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