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Last updated on 14 June 10

Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

  4.0/5 (2 ratings)

Gardenvisit Editorial

Thomas Phillips Price bought Marks Hall in 1898 and bequeathed it to the nation in the interest of agriculture, arboriculture and forestry. The estate is administered by the Thomas Phillips Price Trust. The Trust began the restoration of the walled garden in 1998 to mark the centenary of Thomas Phillips Price purchasing Marks Hall. The walled garden was redesigned by landscape architect Brita von Schoenaich and comprises 5 separate gardens. The arboretum is planted according to geographical region.

Head Gardener's Comment

There are two hundred acres of gardens and arboretum with a tree collection representing all the continents of the world. An easy walk from the Visitor Centre is the stunningly redesigned Walled Garden. The five individual gardens within seventeenth century walls combine the best of contemporary and traditional. The double long border is the longest in East Anglia and includes both long established shrubs and interesting new plantings.

Plants of Note

There is something to appeal throughout the year from snowdrop time to late autumn colour, and often there is a self guided walk sheet available to highlight the most interesting vistas and plants.

Address - Coggeshall, Essex, England, CO6 1TG
Opening times - April to October. Daily except Monday. Also open Friday to Sunday the rest of the year except the Christmas period. Opens 10:30am.
Website - Visit the Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum website

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Recent Reviews

  • 3 months ago Selina Botham said

    There is a real sense of space at this garden and part of the experience is being in the Essex countryside. Sitting at one of the cafe benches by the lake we saw a water snake which was amazing! There are beautiful walks within the extensive grounds and wonderful trees.

    What stood out for me was the walled garden designed by Brita von Schoenaich which I found really inspirational. This garden works so well as it fits in with its surroundings but is also new and fun. It has red brick steps up to the historic wall behind the garden and viewing points across the lake the other side. The garden itself 'flows' through a number of different but beautifully connected spaces. Each space has its own personality and some distinctly playful elements which I really liked. It is a garden to explore and discover and get to know - if you are interested in design its a place to study and learn.

    They provide a handout with information about the plants of interest in the season you are visiting, which helps you to get the most from the garden throughout the year.

    (4.0/5)
  • 7 months ago Anonymous said

    A hidden gem, well worth the visit.

    (4.0/5)

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