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About
Celebrate summer with us
Refresh your senses and invigorate your mind as you marvel at the stunning beauty and crisp winter colours of RHS Garden Hyde Hall.
A family-friendly garden, set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Garden Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the East of England. Encompassing a diverse mix of garden styles from traditional to modern, you’ll find something to delight and inspire at every turn.
Garden highlights:
The Dry Garden with its fantastic range of drought-resistant plants
The Hilltop Garden with colour-themed herbaceous borders and lush green lawns
The Global Growth Vegetable Garden showcasing edible from around the world
Clover Hill with its large sweeping borders
The Courtyard Gardens showing traditional and modern design layouts
Food & Drink
You can be assured of delicious, fresh, seasonal produce in our café and restaurant much of which is straight from our vegetable garden. Pop in to the Clover Café for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea and cake. However, if you’re after something more substantial, there is the Gardeners Rest restaurant, overlooking the iconic Dry Garden, where you can linger over a leisurely lunch with family and friends.
Shopping
Our Garden Centre has free entry and stocks a wide range of top-quality plants, tools and accessories with experts on hand to answer your questions. We also offer a 5-year guarantee on all hardy plants, so you can buy with confidence. Looking for a gift or even a treat for yourself? There are horticultural books, artisan foods, kitchen accessories and our RHS Exclusive products (available only in our shops), so be sure to visit and take a piece of RHS Garden Hyde Hall home with you.
Events
Throughout the year, the garden is an inspirational backdrop for a host of exciting events including family activities, plant fairs and flower shows, craft fairs, exhibitions, live music and theatre. We also offer an engaging programme of learning activities from toddler gardening clubs, to adult workshops where you can enhance your horticultural knowledge, or get creative with painting and photography classes. Combine a visit with learning something new, see rhs.org.uk/courses-workshops for details. To find out more, pick up a seasonal events leaflet or visit our website rhs.org.uk/hydehall
Garden: Daily, 10am–4pm (Nov - Feb inclusive)
Garden Centre: 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday–Saturday, 10.30am–4.30pm (browsing from 10am) Sunday
Free entry to Garden Centre & Cafe.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Pre-booking is not required.
Adults £13.85
Child (5 –16) £6.95
Children 4 and under Free
Family ticket (2+2) £33.30
Groups (15+) £11.35
RHS members free
We welcome car-free visitors to Hyde Hall. When you travel to the garden by bus, cycle, or on foot, we offer a car-free travel discount (Adult just £10.70), when you provide proof of visiting car-free.
Events
Friday, 23rd June 2023 - Sunday, 25th June 2023
Hyde Hall LiveGet ready to party as we see the return of Hyde Hall Live!- more info
Friday, 30th June 2023 - Friday, 30th June 2023
Outdoor theatre evening – Alice's Adventures in WonderlandGather family and friends for a night out at this cleverly adapted, joyous comic makeover of the treasured story.- more info
Sunday, 2nd July 2023 - Sunday, 2nd July 2023
Classic Car ShowA great day out for car enthusiasts- more info
Friday, 14th July 2023 - Friday, 14th July 2023
Outdoor Theatre Evening: Jane Austen's EmmaJazz evening with The Sunshine Kings.- more info
Saturday, 22nd July 2023 - Thursday, 31st August 2023
Aardman presents: Lloyd Of The Flies - The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel HuntEver wondered what insects get up to when we’re not looking? Explore the garden with Lloyd and friends this summer and find out!
- more info
Wednesday, 2nd August 2023 - Sunday, 6th August 2023
Hyde Hall Flower ShowA great day out for gardeners- more info
Friday, 18th August 2023 - Friday, 18th August 2023
Outdoor Theatre Evening: The Comedy of ErrorsCartoonish capers in Shakespeare’s funniest farce!- more info
Friday, 25th August 2023 - Monday, 28th August 2023
Contemporary Craft & Design FairA fabulous four-day craft show over the bank holiday weekend- more info
Thursday, 14th September 2023 - Saturday, 16th September 2023
The Luna Cinema at Hyde HallThe Luna Cinema will sit on the lawn adjacent to Kathleen's Lake. You can access the event site via the visitors centre. The visitor centre is located within the main car park.
- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Groups
- Coach parking
- Drop Off Point
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Onsite Catering
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Suitability
- School Trips
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent694
- Very Good445
- Average118
- Poor54
- Terrible33
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 8ET
Public Transport Directions
SUMMER 2023 UPDATE - NEW SHUTTLE BUS
Between Saturday 22 July and Sunday 3 September 2023, we are pleased to offer our new shuttle bus service operating between Shenfield train station and RHS Garden Hyde Hall, 7 days a week. Return tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children, and can be purchased online when you pre-purchase a garden ticket. To view the timetable and for more information about the shuttle bus service, please see our Frequently Asked Questions
Trains:
From London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford (about 8miles away) or to Wickford (5 miles away). Taxis are usually available at the station.
More info here: https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/rhs-garden-hyde-hall/
