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RHS Garden Hyde Hall in rural is a place where you can unwind in stunning natural surroundings while your kids run around, play and explore. Whether it's giant woodland play towers or gardens that emulate the beauty of the Southern hemisphere, at RHS Hyde Hall there's so much to see and learn! 

Check out our guide to a day of outdoor fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall...

Things To Do At Hyde Hall

Giant Woodland Tower


To start with, there’s a giant 7-metre Higgledy Hyde woodland tower to keep your cheeky monkeys entertained with slides, swings on ropes, wobble boards and much more. And this is just the beginning...

Garden Trail

Follow a garden trail to discover many bizarre plants - from one which smells like peanut butter, to one which has leaves as big as a brolly! The tiny explorers are also welcome to go on a bug hunt, or see how many different types of fish they can spot in the pond. Don’t forget to stop by the bird hide to make some new feathery friends!

Australia and New Zealand Garden

Walk through a collection of plants native to Australasia in the Australia & New Zealand Garden. Discover Eucalyptus trees, unusual shrubs and perennials, ans a wide collection of plants from the Southern Hemisphere, all on a slope! Little ones love the array of different textures in this part of the gardens, with so many wild and wonderful plants blossoming against the odds of the UK climate. 

Woodland Garden

Feel as if you are the main character of a fairytale novel in the beautiful Woodland Garden. Situated on the hilltop, the Woodland Garden is teeming with magic and wildlife. Watch the rhododendrons, Camellias, and West Himalayan birch trees thrive as you stroll through this natural wonderland. If you are looking to continue your fairytale head to other parts of the garden like the Shrub Rose Border and Gold Border, The Island Beds and Lawns,Herbaceous Border or the Rose Garden and Rose Rope Walk.  

Bird Watching


Fancy a spot of bird watching? At the Reservoir and Bird Hide kids can discover up to 90 different species of birds! Some of the species being wigeons, mallards, swans, pochard, moorhen, tufted duck, teal, coot, little grebe, snipe, cormorant, heron and greylag goose. The man-made, clay-lined reservoir has become a haven for dragonflies too. 

Why we recommend Hyde Hall as a must visit for families

*Make the most of being - find a quiet spot in the shade to have a family picnic and let the little ones enjoy the fresh air.

*Running barefoot in the grass, rolling down green hills, or flying a kite are all things your tots will enjoy.

*RHS Garden Hyde Hall also regularly organises family-friendly activities and so be sure to check what’s on before you go.

Reviews of Hyde Hall:

Parent Sonia Worton says:

"We always have such a lovely time at Hyde Hall and enjoy coming at different times of the year to see the changes. We recently attended Glow and had such a lovely evening. It was like visiting a completely different venue. Well done to all involved!"

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Family friendly seasonal activities

From school holiday events to special themed days, there's something fun happening all year at Hyde Hall.

Children's Play Area

Excellent facilties for children to run, climb and play. They will love to explore the giant wooden play tower.

Beautiful scenery and garden

Hyde Hall is a breathtaking garden that has captured the hearts of visitors for years. With its stunning array of plant life, meticulously manicured landscapes, and serene atmosphere, Hyde Hall offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Opening Times

Open everyday from 10:00 - 18:00

Closed Christmas day. 
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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
Adults: £12.95
Child (5 - 16): £6.55
Off peak, car-free & family tickets also available

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to RHS Hyde Hall by visiting our attraction tickets section.

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours

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FAQs

Yes, there is parking.

Hyde Hall is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the centre of Chelmsford and is signed from the A130 (southbound). Sat Nav: CM3 8RA. From the M25, leave the M25 at junction 29 for A127 (signed Southend). From the A127 exit onto the A132 (signed Wickford/South Woodham Ferrers). From the A12, leave at junction 17, then at the roundabout take the second exit for the A130 (signed Southend/Basildon). From the A130, Rettendon Turnpike roundabout follow the tourist attraction flower symbols towards South Woodham Ferrers on the A132. At the Shaw Farm roundabout turn into Willow Grove/Creephedge Lane. Car parking is free.

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Contact Details

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8ET
England

Tel: 01245402019

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