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About
Idyllic Braxted Park, a prestigious events venue, welcomes gardeners to enjoy its tranquil surroundings. Extensive borders of perennials, shrubs and roses abound. Walled Garden features themed gardens radiating from the central fountain and parasol mulberry trees. Themes inc a Black and White Garden, Italian Garden and English Garden, each containing a wealth of planting inspiration. A native wildflower meadow extends from the house (not open) towards the lake.
Head Gardener, Andrea Cooper, will be on hand to answer questions and guided tours for a further donation of £5pp payable upon the day. An extensive new native meadow has been created between house and lakes. A walk around the lake is not to be missed. Guide dogs only.
Refreshments, including light lunches and afternoon teas, and plants for sale, most areas wheelchair accessible.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Adults £7, children free
Book Tickets Online
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Groups
- Guided tours for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Directions to The Cookery School at Braxted ParkFrom London/Chelmsford• Travel northbound on the A12 towards Colchester/Ipswich• Leave the A12 at turn off Silver End/Rivenhall End (just after junction 22 for Witham• At the end of the road turn right onto Henry Dixon Road and continue forward onto Braxted Road• You will then pass over a humpback bridge• When you see the wall that surrounds the Estate – follow signs for the Estate rather than the golf course• Follow the road and the entrance to the Estate is on your left (straight after a bend). There is a blue sign on the right signposted you to turn in on the left.• Continue down the drive towards the house and having turned right at the fork in front of the house, park on the right hand side car park• Walk back towards the house, the Cookery School is on the right at the top of the steps.From Colchester/Ipswich• Travel southbound on the A12 towards Chelmsford/London• After Junction 23 for Kelvedon take the next exit for Silver End/Rivenhall End• At the end of the road turn right onto Braxted Road• You will then pass over a humpback bridge• When you see the wall that surrounds the Estate – follow signs for the Estate rather than the golf course• Follow the road and the entrance to the Estate is on your left (straight after a bend). There is a blue sign on the right signposted you to turn in on the left.• Continue down the drive towards the house and having turned right at the fork in front of the house, park on the right hand side car park• Walk back towards the house, the Cookery School is on the right at the top of the steps.The nearest railway station is Witham, which is 3 miles away.
