RHS Garden Hyde Hall
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Overview
Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the east of England. Highlights include the Dry Garden with its fantastic range of drought resistant plants, and the Hilltop Garden with its roses and herbaceous borders. There’s also a Global Growth Vegetable Garden, which showcases vegetables from around the world and a Winter Garden that celebrates the delights of winter.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Opening Times
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities
A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available. -
Emergency alarm with flashing lights
There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.
Location
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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