Site run by horticulture charity, including bird hide and Dry Garden with bold architectural plants. Experience the horticultural gem that is RHS Garden Hyde Hall, with fantastic panoramic views and an estate that is constantly evolving.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall is surely one of the finest gardens in the East of England, its location among rolling hills and fantastic panoramic views can often surprise the visitor to Essex. This 145-hectare (360-acre) estate is constantly evolving, as the gardening team strive to retain the original intimacy and charm of this horticultural gem, while at the same time aiming to restore much of the estate to its former rural glory, including its historic hedgerows and woodland.
Biodiversity has been embraced by the team, which is evident in the brown hare population that inhabits the site, along with the butterflies and birds that are abundant at Hyde Hall.
Opening times
March - October
10am - 6pm
November - February
10am - 4pm
Open every day except Christmas Day. Last entry one hour before closing
Access to gardens and buildings
The gardens and buildings are accessible, however, please note that this is a hilltop garden, with sloping areas and typical finish of paths and footways. We offer the loan of manual wheelchairs to help you enjoy the entire garden.
Plans of our recommended routes are available and staff will be happy to advise on any areas which may not be accessible.
Visitor information on safety at the garden:
Although there is not a designated drop-off point, arrangements can be made at the gate on arrival.
Designated parking available approx 50m (55yd) from garden entrance.
There are two powered mobility scooters which are operational between the hours of 10am & 5pm (4pm November–February).
You can either pre-book a scooter by calling the Visitors Services team on 01245 402019, or enquire on the day.
There is a suggested donation of £2 per scooter and visitors will be provided with operating instructions prior to use.
Six manual wheelchairs are available at the garden entrance for ‘on the day’ use.
There is also a mobility vehicle that provides a shuttle service from the Welcome Building to the Hilltop Garden.
No dogs allowed anywhere on site (including the car park and Hyde Hall estate), with the exception of registered support dogs which are welcome in all areas of the garden and buildings.
Accessible unisex WCs within the Shop and Plant Centre and in the Hilltop Garden courtyard complex.
For the health & welfare of our visitors, we operate a no-smoking policy, inclusive of e-cigarettes, in or near certain areas of the garden, including: dining or food outlets, eating areas or terraces, picnic areas, covered spaces or buildings and the children’s play area. This may extend to other areas of the garden in periods of very dry weather.
