ROOTS: Iconic Gardens
Essex is blessed with beautiful green spaces: gardens open to the public, ancient woodlands, and historic parks. Below are a selection of our gardens:
Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens, CO7 7DB:
Inspirational and world-famous plantsman’s garden created by Beth Chatto. Recently added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.
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The Gardens of Easton Lodge, CM6 2BB:
Gardens created by Countess of Warwick and designed by Harold Peto, the gardens were abandoned in 1950 and are now undergoing restoration.
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The Gibberd Garden, CM17 ONA:
Created by the post-war architect Sir Frederick Gibberd (1908-1984).
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RHS Hyde Hall Gardens, CM3 8ET:
Dynamic hillside garden created in 1955 by the Robinsons and bequeathed to the RHS in 1993.
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Markshall Estate, CO6 1TG:
Arboretum and contemporary walled lakeside garden designed by Brita von Schoenaich.
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Private gardens open under National Garden Scheme:
Over 100 private gardens large and small in Essex open on particular days for charity.
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