We had a lovely wander around, the daffodils had mostly finished and bluebells were starting to come out. Friendly volunteers inside to assist with parking (small car park).

This place is a real gem for those who likes to walk and explore, stop and look. It’s not a huge one but there is so much to see. Going around I had the feeling, that if this place would be in London, it would been treated as the Kew Gardens and would have been looked after better earlier. There are ruins of buildings, cold beds and nurseries, also a pool. You only can imagine their greatness. The garden is well looked after as a walking path and all, but I suppose maintenance has started when the decline of the buildings has happened already. There are mini huts available for bird watching and info about the wild life too. There is parking available, no toilets, no designated picnic area and no playground. Please don’t leave without donation. I left the qr code amongst my photos

Fantastic area to explore. The Bluebells are beautiful. Tropical and European rhododendron’s are stunning. Loads of interesting things to see. The boating lake, cold frames and bird lookouts are highlights. The selection of trees are wonderful. Highly recommended.

Beautiful, peaceful and kinda rugged in spots, Essex Wildlife Trust have surpassed themselves looking after this magical place! Winding paths with lots of steps, look out its steep! One highlight was learning about a resilient Lime tree that had been blown down in the 1987 gales. A nearby sign explained the area’s history and how seasonal displays of snowdrops and rhododendrons bring even more life to the landscape. The paths are flanked with bluebells and wild garlic - it’s April - it felt like an enchanted garden! Steeped in history, you can read all about the Willmott family, and how Ellen enjoyed the gardens.

Perfect for a family walk . A great place to spend time for nature lovers . Daffodils in bloom now but slowly withering . Visited on 23rd March . Can see many spring flowers and love the chirping of birds all the way !!! Car parking is a bit congested .