Gardens · East of England
The Sensory Garden
In or near Little Wigborough.
The Sensory Garden — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe · 9.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Sensory Garden is a garden located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Mersea Museum is an independent museum located in West Mersea, showcasing local history, social history, and natural history. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and access a wealth of historical resources, including photographs and oral histories.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sensory Garden is a garden located in the East of England. It is designed to engage the senses through various plants and features, creating an immersive experience for visitors. The garden focuses on sensory stimulation, making it a unique space for relaxation and exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7781, 0.9164
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- West Mersea
- Postcode
- CO5 8TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe — 9.1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 2pm–5pm (10am–5pm on Saturdays July and August); closed Monday and Tuesday
- Official site
- www.merseamuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/303301818 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sensory Garden?
- The Sensory Garden is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8TL), in the parish of West Mersea.
- What is The Sensory Garden?
- The Sensory Garden — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Sensory Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 8TL.
- Is The Sensory Garden a protected site?
- Yes — The Sensory Garden is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Sensory Garden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8TL. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency.