Visitor Information for Green Island Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4/5 Stars
Opening Days: The Gardens are open on Tuesday to Sunday i summer , Tue to Sat in Winter – check link below for full details
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm (4pm in winter)
Admission Prices: Adults £10, Children £3
Check here for this years full opening times, facilities & admission fees
Top Tip: Allow time to stop and enjoy the tranquillity!
Key Features of Green Island Gardens
Japanese Garden . Woodland Garden . Water Garden . Children’s Play Area .Tea Room
About Green Island Gardens
Green Island Gardens are set in 20 acres and offer a number of distinct garden areas.
These include Terraces, Borders, Japanese Garden, Seaside Garden, Gravel Garden, Woodland and Water Gardens.
There is a children’s jungle area to help them work off some of that energy!
Refreshments are provided by the Tea Room who provide homemade light lunches and cakes!
You can order Cream Teas but really need to give 48 hours notice if you can.
Accessibility is generally good and there are wheelchairs for hire.
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Contact Details for Green Island Gardens
Address: Green Island Gardens, Park Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SP
Tel: 01206 230455
Email: info@greenislandgardens.co.uk
Web: Link here
Dogs at Green Island Gardens
Assistance dogs only are allowed at Green Island Gardens
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Visitor Reviews of Green Island Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Green Island Gardens had to say:
“Green Island Gardens is a beautiful garden near Colchester. It is a beautiful haven made up of woodlands and island beds.
It is serene and peaceful and we spent a lovely afternoon there recently.”
“So glad that we came here, it’s not as commercial and has a lovely homely feel.
There’s lot’s of really interesting and beautiful plants.
There’s also 2 national collections which is lovely to see.”
“What a wonderful place. The gardens are beautiful and tranquil and there is so much to see.
We enjoyed strolling around the different areas and looking at the wide variety of trees and plants.
There are many areas just to sit and relax”
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Map and Location of Green Island Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.
Park Rd
Ardleigh Colchester CO7 7SP
United Kingdom