Gardens & Nursery

The Beth Chatto Gardens

The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside.

Admission fee is £6.00 per person. Accompanied children under 14 free.

Friends of the Garden scheme A Friends ticket may be purchased on an annual basis for :- £15 per single ticket or £25 for a double ticket. The Double ticket will admit the cardholder and any guest of their choice. Admissions to the gardens will be unlimited (within our hours of opening) but tickets are not transferable and the card holder must always accompany their guest. Please send a cheque for the appropriate amount or telephone us with a credit/debit card number.

SPRING WALKS IN FEBRUARY

The Beth Chatto Gardens plants

Join experienced members of staff looking at the early signs of spring with special emphasis on snowdrops, their use and cultivation here at The Beth Chatto Gardens. Pre-booking is essential.

The day will start with a short introduction in our tearoom followed by a walk around the gardens, and will finish with a question and answer session.

Please ring the office on 01206 822007 to book.

  • Spring Walks

    • Mail Order

    We are now taking orders for February 2012 delivery.

    Payment facilities for credit and debit cards are currently enabled.


    To order a copy of our FREE 2012 illustrated mail order plant list please click.

    Andrew Chatto's Archives

    Research into the natural habitats of plants.

    News & Events 2012

    Water GardenSpring Walks

  • RHS course, (level 2 information)
  • RHS course, (enrolment form)
  • Creative photography
  • Water Soluble Pencils
  • Advanced plant I.D
  • Craft Fair 31st March

    • Next year's Events diary 2012, is now available.Download

    Tea Rooms

    Tea Rooms from Gravel garden

      Our light and modern Tea Room, which overlooks the famous Gravel Garden was opened in 2006 and welcomes our visitors throughout the year. Our friendly staff are always on hand to offer light lunches and refreshments including home-made soup, filled rolls, mouth-watering cakes, teas and coffees. We try to source our produce locally as often as possible, from Tiptree Jams to James Whites Juices and award-winning ice cream from the Manor Farm Creamery in Bury St Edmunds. The Tea Room is an ideal finish to a walk around the Gardens and Nursery; it also hosts our ever-growing list of workshops and events.

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    CURRENT WINTER OPENING TIMES

    9.00am to 4.00pm Mon -Sat

    10.00am to 4.00pm Sundays

    NEWSLETTER

    Winter 2011-2012 newsletter is available now.

    To receive your copy either pick one up at the gardens, or download here DOWNLOAD

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