Gardens to Visit in Essex

Historic gardens and parkland, featuring a large artificial lake fed by the River Cam. Landscaped by capability Brown in 1763, it boasts a number of magnificent landscape features, including classical temples, ornate bridges and a formal parterre. Don't miss the Teahouse on a bridge.

Developed by the eminent gardening writer Beth Chatto, who created a inspirational garden on a difficult site, by careful selection of plants best suited to each particular environment. Includes gravel, water and woodland gardens with many unusual plants and planting combinations. The herbaceous borders and ornamental grasses are at their best in late summer.

A Victorian Gothic style stately home set in 23 acres of historically restored gardens, originally designed by Harold Peto in 1902. Features include an Italian garden and walled garden plus formal lawns and borders. Good spring bulb and flower displays.

Professionally designed gardens set within a large woodland environment. A plant person's paradise with many interesting and unusual species. Good year round interest. Includes terraces, sweeping borders and island beds. Also water gardens, gravel gardens, a seaside garden and a Japanese garden. Regular workshops and courses available.

Jacobean country house accompanied by 200 acres of beautiful gardens, combined with an enviable collection of magnificent trees from around the world. Enchanting gardens that provide enjoyment in any season. Excellent for woodland walks.

Beautiful and inspirational hill top garden. Covers a range of gardening styles, from modern to traditional. Spectacular year round interest and colour. Noted for its Dry Garden, which supports a wide variety of drought resistant plants, selected to thrive in the low Essex rainfall. Highlights include a Rose garden, several colour themed herbaceous borders, a winter garden and a small lake.