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Beth Chatto Gardens

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 a gravel garden, water gardens 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.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Welcome Host Facilities for groups Children welcomeDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for groupsGuided tours for individualsSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adults £5.00 Accompanied children under 14 free.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sat 1 Nov 2008 - Mon 31 Dec 2012 Mon - Sun 09:00 to 16:00
Sun 1 Nov 2009 - Sun 28 Feb 2010 Mon - Sat 09:00 to 16:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Mon 1 Mar 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Sat 09:00 to 17:00 | Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Mon 28 Feb 2011 Mon - Sat 09:00 to 16:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Good Friday, Easter Sat, Easter Sun, Easter Mon, May Day BH, Spring BH Sat, Spring BH Mon, Summer BH Mon, Christmas Day, Boxing Day closed
New Year's Day closed
   
 

Contact

The Beth Chatto Gardens
Tel: 01206 822007
View the Beth Chatto Gardens websitewww.bethchatto.co.uk
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Venue

Beth Chatto Gardens

Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB

View the Beth Chatto Gardens websitewww.bethchatto.co.uk

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Map reference: TM 067241


By Road:
The Gardens are situated 6 miles east of Colchester and a quarter mile east of Elmstead Market on the A133.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 7 miles from Colchester station

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Also at this venue

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Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 13 Feb 2010 RHS Early Spring Walk 2010 at Beth Chatto Gardens
Sat 20 Feb 2010 Painting Spring Flowers in Gouache
Sat 6 Mar 2010 Photography Workshop
Sun 7 Mar 2010 The Process of Garden Design

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)

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public 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

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

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