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    Beth Chatto Gardens

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    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. The gardens are an inspiration to anyone who visits them - the art of planting at its best.

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    Overall rating

    4.5

    (3 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    3.83

    Parking (avg.)

    3.83

    Toilets (avg.)

    4.5

    Staff (avg.)

    4.5

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    carriegray

    Jun 2023

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    3.5

    Beth Chatto's plants and garden

    There is a large car park with several blue badge bays. Inside the entrance there is a toilet block with an accessible toilet. The surface is quite thick gravel which is hard work for a wheelchair or scooter. Those with a crutch or a stick would need to take great care. The cafe, garden centre and shop are all accessible with paving. There is a long ramp down to the garden which is grass and very well maintained. It was a lovely visit and for those with an interest in gardening and gardeners.
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    wheely875

    Jul 2018

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    5

    Excellent

    Completely accessible gardens and also restaurants and shopping area. In fact accessible everywhere. Might be different in the wetter the garden but there would be still enough places to go round. The staff are all very good as well. The lady on the ticket desk actually spoke to me and explained everything as this was our first visit, but it won’t be our last
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    c_w

    Jun 2016

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    5

    Beth Chatto Gardens

    From the moment we arrived the experience was very relaxing. Plenty of parking and disabled toilets close to the entrance. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The gardeners, although busy maintaining the grounds, were always happy to spend the time to answer my questions. Most of the garden paths are gravel or gently sloping turf.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Beth Chatto Gardens

    Disabled Access at Beth Chatto Gardens

    Disabled parking bays close to garden entrance. Ramp access to gardens. Disabled toilet. The gardens are fully accessible but there are gradients and no hard paths - access is over grassed area and woodland paths. The nursery, tearoom and shop are either hard surface or gravel paths. Please note that the Woodland Garden in particular can get very muddy under-foot if it has been raining. The majority of the Gardens are gravel or gently sloping turf. Seating is available within the Gardens.

    Accessible parking at Beth Chatto Gardens

    Disabled parking bays close to garden entrance
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Beth Chatto Gardens

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible services at Beth Chatto Gardens

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Beth Chatto Gardens

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers Discount

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@bethchatto.co.uk

    Location

    Clacton Road, Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom, CO7 7DB

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