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Writtle Gardens Open Day
WRITTLE GARDENS OPEN DAY - Sunday 16th June 2024
15 Village Gardens open 12.00 to 5.00 pm
Official opening at 12:00 noon on Writtle Green by Lord Petre, patron of the charity ‘Friends of Writtle Parish Church’.
Tickets £7 by Entry Programme available on the day from Writtle Green (Cards accepted). Accompanied children under 16 free of charge. Sorry no dogs allowed.
- The Writtle Gardens Open Day has become a special attraction for over 25 years and a chance to enjoy an afternoon in our picturesque village. This year, as well as regular garden favourites, there will be four new ones to visit.
- Visitor numbers have grown year-on-year since 1997, with up to 1,000 supporters attending the event. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of All Saints Church.
- Proceedings start at 11.30 am on Writtle Green with judging of a children’s scarecrow competition. This will be followed at midday by the official opening and a performance by the Mayflower Morris Men. There will also be an art display in the Parish Office with paintings by a local Writtle artist, plus two stalls selling plants on the Green.
- Refreshments will include a ploughman’s lunch and afternoon teas in the Christian Centre, available from 12.00 noon.
- For children, as well as the scarecrow entries, there will be a ‘Nature Hunt’ in many of the gardens, with prizes available from the Green.
- Everyone is encouraged to make a prompt start, but with limited parking we advise any disabled visitors to arrive early. Additional parking will be available at Writtle University College’s Lordship Road car park.
15 Village Gardens open 12.00 to 5.00 pm
Official opening at 12:00 noon on Writtle Green by Lord Petre, patron of the charity ‘Friends of Writtle Parish Church’.
Tickets £7 by Entry Programme available on the day from Writtle Green (Cards accepted). Accompanied children under 16 free of charge. Sorry no dogs allowed.
- The Writtle Gardens Open Day has become a special attraction for over 25 years and a chance to enjoy an afternoon in our picturesque village. This year, as well as regular garden favourites, there will be four new ones to visit.
- Visitor numbers have grown year-on-year since 1997, with up to 1,000 supporters attending the event. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of All Saints Church.
- Proceedings start at 11.30 am on Writtle Green with judging of a children’s scarecrow competition. This will be followed at midday by the official opening and a performance by the Mayflower Morris Men. There will also be an art display in the Parish Office with paintings by a local Writtle artist, plus two stalls selling plants on the Green.
- Refreshments will include a ploughman’s lunch and afternoon teas in the Christian Centre, available from 12.00 noon.
- For children, as well as the scarecrow entries, there will be a ‘Nature Hunt’ in many of the gardens, with prizes available from the Green.
- Everyone is encouraged to make a prompt start, but with limited parking we advise any disabled visitors to arrive early. Additional parking will be available at Writtle University College’s Lordship Road car park.
Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EN
Sun 16 June