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About
About Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens
Beth Chatto’s Gardens are the the inspirational, award-winning and internationally-renowned gardens of 'the most influential gardener of our time' Beth Chatto OBE VMH.
Beth took on a challenging site in the 1960s, which was boggy in places, incredibly dry and infertile in others, and began to create the most beautiful garden, based on her principles of ecological and sustainable planting 'Right plant, right place'; growing plants where they are happiest.
With her team, Beth transformed the land into various informal gardens comprising the Gravel Garden, Water Garden, Reservoir Garden, Woodland Garden and Scree Garden. 7.5 acres of sustainable planting in challenging growing conditions to inspire any gardener or plant lover.
Extensive nursery with choice of over 2,000 different kinds of mainly herbaceous plants and bulbs, plus giftshop and tearoom serving locally sourced light refreshments. Entry to tearoom, gift shop and nursery is free. To visit the Gardens, booking online is advisable www.bethchatto.co.uk
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Guide Prices
Pre-booked tickets
Adult - £12.50
Student - £6.50
Child (2-16 years) - £3.50
Tickets purchased on the day from Visitor Information Centre
Adult - £13.50
Student - £7.50
Child (2 -16 years) - £4.50
Carer - Free with disabled badge holder
Visitors are not required to pre-book if you are visiting the Nursery, Gardener's Shop or Chatto's Tearoom only. These are free of charge.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Coach parking
- Drop Off Point
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Gardens are situated 6 miles east of Colchester and a quarter mile east of Elmstead Market on the A133.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Colchester, which is 5 miles away.
