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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Creephedge Lane | Rettendon, Chelmsford CM3 8ET, England
0845 265 8071
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Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Chelmsford
Type: Gardens
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Hullbridge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I visit frequently as I am an RHS member and it's a lovely place to spend a sunny day. There is a new childrens play area close to the entrance which is like a giant treehouse with a slide, beautifully made and almost hidden from view in the trees. The gardens are always so pretty and changing all the time... More

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Billericay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Plenty of parking just outside the shop / café. Shop has lots of beautiful gift ideas + small nursery for plants - there is a café attached (Restaurant is at top of hill) - no charge for café or shop. Payment for gardens & restaurant. We got a golf cart up the hill which saved our legs a little -... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

we visit monthly and because we are members of the RHS the visit is free. The food is very good, although prices are rising. Makes a lovely afternoon with changing foliage all the time. Excellent shop and garden center.

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Essex
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

A nice day out if the weather is good. Would like to return in the summer when more plants are flowering. Nice cafe - lovely lemon cake! The main reason for our visit was the craft fair that was going on that weekend, which was ok but we thought it would be bigger. Will definitely return occasionally if we get... More

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Upminster
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Repair work ongoing in one area but still a delightful place to visit. A very overcast afternoon but very interesting to walk round. The sort of garden that gives you ideas as to how you could replicate in your own. Very nice food in the clean restaurant. Altogether a lovely place to visit on your own or with family or... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Not as big or busy as Wisley Gardens and with some area still under development. Lovely spring flowers. Nice restaurant and shop.

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have enjoyed a couple of visits to Hyde Hall in the past and been very happy. However the craft fair was very dissapointing. It was billed as a huge event with loads of craft stalls. There were a couple of marquees with small tables around the edges, with very limited displays, and a very hot barn which had a... More

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Essex
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It has been a while since we last visited Hyde Hall, and we were pleasantly surprised. They have obviously being working very hard to improve the layout and planting. Even on a rather overcast afternoon in a very late spring, the gardens had colour and shape. The volunteer staff are pleasant and knowledgeable, which adds to a good experience. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We go often now. Always a pleasant experience. Once went when restaurant overwhelmed but food always good. Buggy for the frail and clean loos and good staff. Shop pricey but lots to choose from. Prone to be windy so take a coat. I dunno much about plants but the staff do and are helpful. The whole place is very relaxing.... More

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Surrey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

As other reviews state, Hyde Hall feels new compared with other RHS gardens. I'd not done a lot of research, so this came as a surprise to me but it makes for an interesting comparison with their other locations. I am also keen to go back to see how the RHS develops it. There are nevertheless large and impressive beds,... More

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