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OPEN GARDENS at THE HALL TENDRING
SUNDAY 24TH MAY and MONDAY 25TH
MAY
The
spectacular Gardens at The Hall Tendring (postcode CO160BPD) will be
open to the public over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend from 2.00pm
to 5.00pm.
Proceeds for
the two days will be divided between Tendring Church and Clacton on
Sea Lifeboat.
The Gardens comprise of formal lawns with
herbaceous borders with colour throughout the year. Large banks of
Rhododendrons/Azaleas line the woodland walks and around the large
lake. There is a formal Rose garden with many varieties. A Pond with
a waterfall and water lilies, great area for Dragonflies and aquatic
life. A new addition to the gardens is the Sensory garden with beds
of plants dedicated to taste, touch, smell, sound and vision.
Winter garden (though not at its best) is
still worth a look!
Walled kitchen Garden containing many types of
Vegetables, Top fruit and Soft fruit.
There also is a Bee hive which will be
cordoned off for safety. However for those interested in Bees there
will be items of Beekeeping equipment on display.
Please note that the Greenhouses are not open
to the Public but viewing can be made through the Doors. There will
be a small plant sale with all proceeds going to charity.
There are many mature and interesting trees
throughout the gardens and our Grand Cedar (one of the oldest in the
area) waits to greet you on the main lawn.
In
addition to the Open Gardens there will be a number of attractions,
involving local music and dance groups.
There
will be a number of local Craft Stalls in the Gardens and a display
of Classic cars.
There is free parking available
and wheelchair access.
Entrance is �4
per person, Children Free
Teas,
coffees and homemade food and cakes will be available at the
adjacent Village Hall.
Also
nearby Tendring Church will be open for Art and Craft
displays and a painting demonstration
For further
information or group bookings, please contact Steve Cole � e-mail
stevencole733@btinternet, or Tel 01255 821759
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