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Copped Hall, The National Gardens Scheme and Thornwood Village Open Gardens
With dates between Sunday 4th July and Saturday 24th July 2021
As well as Copped Hall's monthly Open Garden Event, July hosts Thornwood Village Open Gardens in aid of St Clare Hospice and the National Gardens Scheme which includes gardens in and around our district.
What could be a better way to spend an afternoon than enjoying grounds and gardens that are lovingly tended and especially opened for the public - and rasing money for hospices at the same time. Most offer refreshments and in the case of the private gardens, a chance to chat with the owners and get hints and tips alongside inspiration to create something just as glorious.
Check out the National Gardens Scheme website for a lot more gardens to see beyond our district plus any other local gardens that are late entries.
Copped Hall Sunday 4th July - Due to the pandemic, entry is by timed ticket bought in advance, costing £6.00 Per Adult (accompanied children under 16 and registered carers free). Friends of Copped Hall enjoy free entry but must have a booked ticket to enter. Gates are open from 2.00pm with last entry at 4.00pm. The park will close at 5.00pm and the car park will be closed at 5.15pm. More information and booking link here.
National Gardens Scheme - 37 Turpins Lane Chigwell Sunday 4th July - 11.00 till 18.30. Pre-book only. £4 adults, children free. An unexpected hidden, magical, part-walled garden showing how much can be achieved in a small space. An oasis of calm with densely planted rich, lush foliage, tree ferns, hostas, topiary and an abundance of well maintained shrubs complemented by a small pond and 3 water features designed for year round interest. Featured on BBC Gardeners' World and ITV Good Morning Britain. More information and booking link here.
National Gardens Scheme - Little Myles Stondon Massey Friday 9th July - 14.00 till 17.00. Pre-book or turn up. £5 adults, children free. Home made teas available. A 3 acre romantic garden that has shifted its emphasis to providing an abundance of nectar-rich flowers for struggling bees and butterflies. The Herb garden full of vipers bugloss and roses. Meandering paths past full borders, themed hidden gardens, hornbeam pergola, sculptures and tranquil benches. Hand painted beach & jungle mural. Crafts and handmade herbal cosmetics for sale. Explorers sheet and map for children. New expanded flower meadow full of colourfull nectar-rich flowers for bees and butterflies. More information and booking link here.
Thornwood Village Open Gardens Sunday 11th July - 10.00 till 16.00, Pre-booked tickets £4 or £5 on the day, children free. Free parking in the village car park. Entry/ticket gives access to all the local gardens to visit plus the events at the village hall. The gardens include sculptures, a 3 year old secret garden with a raised pond and mature gardens with patios, arches, shelters and out buildings. Enjoy a superb summer lunch personally cooked for you by our very own retired Swiss chef Michel and delicious homemade cakes with Mary and Pierre. North Weald Parish Council are supporting this event by having their Thornwood Allotment Open Day at the same time. The usual suspects will be offering interesting bits and bobs at the bric-a-brac stall and our raffle team will tempt you with great prizes. The Thornwood Garden Club stall will also be selling plants, gifts and other bits of garden equipment. For ticket information email: thornwoodcommon@gmail.com or contact Karen on 07719 863408 or Mary on 01992 579408. More information on this event in aid of St Clare Hospice here.
National Gardens Scheme - Clunes House Toot Hill Sunday 11th July - 10.30 till 16.30. Pre-book or just turn up. £6 adults, children free. Teas available. This is a beautiful, and interesting traditional country garden with wonderful views over the Essex countryside. A pergola with roses, clematis and wisteria leads into a woodland walk and pond surrounded by herbaceous borders and sculpture. A path through the wildlife meadow takes you into the orchard and a small holding with pigs and sheep, ending at the kitchen garden and cut flower beds. Original World War II air raid shelter. The garden is adjacent to the 'Essex Way' long distance walking trail. Beautiful views over the countryside and in the distance London rooftops. More information and booking link here.
National Gardens Scheme - 16 Maida Way Chingford Saturday 24th July - 14.00 till 19.00. Admission £7.50 adults, children free. Admission includes a glass of wine and selection of canapes. There are three distinct areas to the garden. A walled patio with raised beds of ferns, shrubs,climbers, hostas and pots. Steps up to middle garden with a large koi pond, seating area, with acers, shrubs, herbaceous plants, annuals, and grasses. Numerous retro artefacts creatively upcycled. The third area is a kitchen garden with raised beds of fruit trees, bushes and canes; vegetables and herbs. More information here.
