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The Beth Chatto Gardens

Elmstead Market, CO7 7DB, England
01206 822007
Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Colchester
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The gardens are well worth a visit if you are in the area. As well as the dry garden, there is a beautiful lush area with two beautiful ponds. They have a shady area as well as a plant nursery and a good cafe/restaurant.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

very surprised at how small it is, very few plant labels in garens, seemed to be more about selling plants in the garden centre there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Loved everything - from ease of parking, to catering - but then the gardens are something else. There is the famous gravel garden, but so much more. The landscaped original gardens, well laid out, with easy walking.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The garden is like a large private garden - which is what it was - with a wide variety of habitats - woodland, water, formal and informal. A very pleasant place to sit and relax in the sunshine, especially if you live in a modern box or apartment. Expensive entry but well worthwhile buying a season ticket. Cafe is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

A favourite of my late mother in law lots of unusul plants to see very good parking

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Quiet calm open beautifully landscaped naturalistic gardens with emphasis on plants. Our second visit and would happily visit several times more. Pleasant tea room, excellent nursery. Planting in all the different types of gardens is amazing (but I would need roses if it was my garden!)

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Good disabled access, very nice teas rooms, toilets very clean

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Good plant stock and a pleasant cafe. One is able to just visit the cafe.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

didn't expect that. A great beautiful place for a quick express bite to eat

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

nicely laid out, chance for a cuppa and to buy plants....a little pricey..

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