Where is Beth Chatto Gardens?

Beth Chatto Gardens is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 7DB), in the parish of Elmstead.

How do I get to Beth Chatto Gardens?

The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 7DB.

Is Beth Chatto Gardens a listed building?

Beth Chatto Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.

How do I get to Beth Chatto Gardens?

The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 7DB.

Gardens · East of England

Beth Chatto Gardens

In or near Colchester.

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Beth Chatto Gardens — gardens in Elmstead, Essex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year: Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station: Alresford · 2.4 km

Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Beth Chatto Gardens, the nearest railway station is Alresford, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CO7 7DB. Entry details are not provided, so please check ahead for any fees, and accessibility information is not mentioned.

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Beth Chatto Gardens is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1960. It covers approximately 3 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Address: CO7 7DB. Wikidata describes it as: "gardens in Elmstead, Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8751°, 1.0045°.

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Summary from the official site

Beth Chatto Gardens is a 7.5-acre ecological garden that showcases a variety of plants based on the principle of 'right plant, right place.' Visitors can explore the diverse gardens and learn about ecological gardening practices.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Beth Chatto Gardens are an informal collection of historically significant gardens in Essex, England, with National Heritage Grade II listing. The ecological gardens were created by plantswoman Beth Chatto in 1960 from the gravel soil and bogs of the disused fruit farm belonging to her husband, botanist Andrew Chatto. They are a series of gardens that display examples of sustainable planting based on Beth Chatto's ethos of 'right plant, right place'. The gardens are located at White Barn House in the village of Elmstead Market, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Colchester.

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Background

Visiting

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens is a family business, run by Beth Chatto's granddaughter Julia Boulton. The online nursery is open all year around. The gardens and are open to the public seasonally. They cover around 7 acres and include a visitor information centre, tearoom, giftshop, and plant nursery. Chatto lived in the white house that remains overlooking the Water Garden. She was often seen about the gardens until her death in May 2018 at the age of 94. The gardens are managed by director David Ward and head gardener Asa Gregers-Warg.

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Coordinates: 51.8751, 1.0045
County: Essex
District: Tendring
Parish: Elmstead
Postcode: CO7 7DB
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
Established: 1960
Nearest railway station: Alresford — 2.4 km
Official site: www.bethchatto.co.uk

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wikidata: Q4897465 (CC0)
wikipedia: Beth Chatto Gardens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Beth Chatto garden, Elmstead Market 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beth Chatto Gardens?: Beth Chatto Gardens is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 7DB), in the parish of Elmstead.
What is Beth Chatto Gardens?: Beth Chatto Gardens — gardens in Elmstead, Essex, England, UK.
How do I get to Beth Chatto Gardens?: The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 7DB.
When was Beth Chatto Gardens built?: Built or established in 1960.
Is Beth Chatto Gardens a listed building?: Beth Chatto Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
How do I get to Beth Chatto Gardens?: The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 7DB.

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