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The Gardens
The Gardens
Garden
Details
Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens have become world famous. Original problem areas have been transformed by the use of plants suited to the conditions into gravel, water and woodland gardens. Coaches must be booked in advance. Tearoom open all year round and seats 100. Large plant nursery. Tearoom and gardens suitable for people with disabilities.
Don't miss the Plant Festival 21st-22nd April: free garden entry, plant lectures, tours and more.
Opening details
Rest of the year Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sundays 10am - 5pm
Prices
Admission 2018-2019
November through to 22nd March: £4.50 per adult
23rd March - 30th April & 1st - 31st October: £6.95 per adult
May - September: £8.45 per adult
November 2018 - March 2019: £4.50 per adult
1 carer goes free with disabled badge holder.
Child admission: FREE (max 3 per paying adult) or £1.50 on special event days (eg Wildlife Fair, Widllife Trail, Great Easter Egg Hunt, Great Pumpkin Hunt).
Sorry, no concessions.
Also at this Venue
Tea Room
Nursery
Beth Chatto Gardens, Willow Room
01206 822007
info@bethchatto.co.uk
www.bethchatto.co.ukAddress
Elmstead Market,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO7 7DB
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TM 067241 Lat: 51.87788 Long: 1.00228
By Road:
The Gardens are situated 6 miles east of Colchester and a quarter mile east of Elmstead Market on the A133.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for individuals
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
