AN ABBEY has announced dates for all of its open gardens over the spring and summer months this year.
Beeleigh Abbey Gardens has enjoyed many years of hugely popular open gardens during the summer months in its lush and expansive gardens.
The abbey, in London Road, Maldon, has announced its full schedule for when gardens will be open this year, from April through to September.
The first open session will be on Friday April 13 and 27. There will be three acres of garden are surrounded by mature trees which on the northern boundary give way to a tidal stretch of the River Chelmer.
Within this area, a range of different individual gardens and water features can be found. April starts the season with primroses, daffodils and tulips, together with camellias, magnolias and fruit blossom.
The next session is on May 11 and 25, with spring bedding, and bulbs displayed in the mixed borders, along with magnolias and rhododendrons.
In June, the roses take centre stage, totalling around 600, from the formal rose garden and hybrid tea bed to many shrub, climbing and rambling roses.
Each open day will be from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Adults cost £6 and children £2.50.
Call 07506 867122.
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