Explore the Gardens
Inspiration all the year round . . .
Our beautiful 30 acre estate, first established in the late 13th century, provides a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. It offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater London’s only Specialist College for those interested in plants, animals and the environment.
Our gardens include
- Japanese Garden
- Italianate Maze with viewing platform
- Walled Garden
- Jungle Gym Garden, designed by Kim Wilde
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s Garden
- Victorian Garden
- Water Garden
- 17th Century gardens
- Sensory Garden
- Le Jardin De Vincent, Chelsea Flower Show winner
- Growing Together in Faith
- Asthma UK Garden – new for 2009
- Which? Gardening Trial Gardens
- Sunflower Street
Make the most of your visit . . .
- Free car parking
- Guided walks (by arrangement) with special rates (group visits only)
- A full and varied programme of events and activities
- Terrace Restaurant servicing hot and cold food
- The Hessayon Visitor Centre with garden gift shop and plant sales area
- Animals and stableyard
- Leisure gardening classes
- Dogs are allowed on a lead (Please follow these guidelines)
- Private functions including children's birthday parties on request
- Explore the area and combine your visit with a trip to Enfield’s other beauties such as Forty Hall and Myddelton House and nearby Crews Hill packed with garden centres
New for 2009...
- Secure by Design Garden
- Outdoor Classroom Garden
- No Dig Vegetable Plot
- And many makeovers throughout the gardens