Last updated on 24 July 08
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Beth Chatto Gardens

  • Beth Chatto Gardens Photograph © The Beth Chatto Gardens
  • Boat, Beth Chatto Gardens Photograph © The Beth Chatto Gardens
  • Beth Chatto Gardens, July 2008 Photograph © GardenVisit.com
  • Pond, Beth Chatto Gardens Photograph © GardenVisit.com

Gardenvisit Editorial

The garden of a well-known nursery is in a shallow valley in front of the house. The valley contains a series of pools which are planted with good varieties of good plants, all well-grown. The former car park has been made into a beautiful gravel garden which could inspire a number of gardeners to do without lawns.

See blog post discussion of Beth Chatto as a garden designer.

Address - Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, England, CO7 7DB
Opening times - All year except 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year. Monday to Saturday (Monday to Friday from November to February). Open 9am to 5pm (4pm November to February).
Admission - Adult £4.50
Website - Visit the Beth Chatto Gardens website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Beth Chatto

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