You are here: What's On > The Walled Garden Open Day

About

Be among the first to experience the newly restored Historic Walled Garden at St Osyth Priory – opening to visitors on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026!

Join us between 10am and 3pm for the first official opening of our beautifully restored Walled Garden and discover the incredible transformation of this historic space.

This is our very first Walled Garden Open Day. If you're unable to join us, don't worry - the Walled Garden will be open to the public on selected dates throughout the year. Future opening dates will be announced on our website and social media channels.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Ticket	£2.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Book Tickets Online

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Road Directions

How to find us & parking
Please use our entrance off Colchester Road near the museum. Please note, there is limited parking available.

The Walled Garden Open Day

Type:Animal Event

St Osyth Priory, West Field Lane, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8GW

Website

Call direct on:

Tel01206 430160

Opening Times

Season (12 Aug 2026)
Day	Times
Wednesday	10:00	- 15:00

What's Nearby

Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a…

2.08 miles away
Brightlingsea Beach

Brightlingsea on the River Colne is rich in seafaring history and has the distinction of…

2.7 miles away
Martello Bay, Clacton on sea

Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from Clacton town centre and is adjacent…

3 miles away
Clacton Pier

Funfair • Coasters • Soft Play • Arcade • Bowling • Adventure Golf • Big Wheel • Go Karts…

3.54 miles away

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip…

3.54 miles away
West Beach, Clacton on sea

Adjacent to Martello Bay, West Beach has gently shelving sand and with the added bonus of…

3.57 miles away
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning…

5.97 miles away
East Coast Distillery

This small distillery is located just off of the estuary in Landermere. Come and see how…

6.62 miles away
Bradwell Shell Bank

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank…

7.17 miles away
The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the…

7.3 miles away
Frinton Beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted…

7.69 miles away
Albion Beach, Walton on the Naze

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton…

9.12 miles away
St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

9.46 miles away
Firstsite

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world…

9.5 miles away
St John's Abbey Gate

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

9.51 miles away
The Minories

The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…

9.56 miles away
Natural History Museum

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural…

9.57 miles away
Hollytrees Museum

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an…

9.58 miles away
Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…

9.64 miles away
Roman Theatre

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.

9.7 miles away