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The Beth Chatto Garden

The Beth Chatto Garden
Elmstead Market
Colchester

CO7 7DB

tel: 01206 822007
fax: 01206 825933

Area: Essex
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.bethchatto.co.uk

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The Beth Chatto Garden
Essex
All details updated* as of: 20/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

1st March - End Oct; Mon - Sat; 9am - 5pm.
1st Nov - End Feb '09; Mon - Fri; 9am - 4pm. Closed 2 weeks over New Year.

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
May - June, but interest all year round

To see:

Admission Prices

Adult £4.50; Child (accompanied) under 14 free;
Season Double £20.00, Single £15.00
Groups of 25+ £4pp

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: No

Other Facilities:
Notable guide book for £3

Garden Features

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer: Beth Chatto

The original site was wasteland consisting of widely contrasting problem areas. There was poor gravel soil, 20 feet deep, dry shade beneath trees, while a sour boggy hollow lay between. By selecting plants adapted by nature to these situations, three contrasting gardens have evolved over the past 40 years. The now famous Gravel garden, cleverly planted to resemble a dried up river bed, is filled with drought-resisting plants, and shady areas make homes for woodland plants, while water gardens surround four large pools, which lie in the spring-fed hollow and the impact of the lush green growth there is almost overpowering. Huge upturned parasols of Gunnera chilensis tower above a hundred shades of green, creating a scene of harmony and tranquility.

Five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens contain a vast variety of plants providing year-round interest.

History of Garden

Nearby Essex Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
The Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe

Restaurants:

Inns & Pubs:
The Kings Arms, Elmtead Market

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:

- Essex

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 20/02/2008

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