RHS Garden Hyde Hall

An Essex farm house which was made into a garden after 1955 and then taken over by the RHS. It has lawns, a dell, a lily pond, raised beds, mixed borders and other features. Twenty years ago Gardenvisit.com commented that "A surprising number of plants flourish on a windy dry hill but the construction details are not good and one looks forward to seeing what improvements result from RHS management. There is much scope." In 2019 we were pleased to be able to comment that great progress has been made with the planting and the construction so that Hyde Hall has become a really interesting place to visit.

Head Gardener's Comment

With sweeping panoramas, big open skies and far reaching views this Essex garden is an inspiration to visitors of all ages.

The garden boasts an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles from traditional to modern, providing interest and colour, whatever the weather or time of year.

Highlights include the traditional styled Hilltop Garden with its lush green lawns, ponds and roses and the Mediterranean Dry Garden which showcases drought tolerant plants.