There’s all sorts for green fingered, green minded foodies of every ability to enjoy, whatever the weather. You can shop, sample some tasty autumn treats, and watch and learn from our cookery and gardening experts.

Diary of Events

27 September: Farmers' market

Discover the real tastes of Essex at our farmers’ market. There will be a range of selected producers offering fresh, flavoursome food that has been produced locally. more...

16 October: Toddler welly walk*

Grab the kids and the wellies for a splashing good time at Hyde Hall. The walks are great fun and include a craft session too! more...

18-19 October: Taste of autumn

Our popular autumn event returns, bigger and better than before. There'll be fruit and vegetable displays, advice, apple tasting, produce for sale, craft stalls, children's activities, live music and much, much more. more...

25 October: Family festival and pumpkin carving

A celebration of rural life including craft demonstrations, music and much more. Children's activities include pumpkin carving. more...

29 October: Children's autumn arts and crafts*

Using a range of foliage gathered from the garden, this craft workshop will involve collage making, leaf printing and making leaf chains and streamers. more...

8 November: A taste of things to come

Visit the Garden this weekend and enjoy the chance to sample the delights of the Barn Restaurant's 2009 menu. more...

20 November: Toddler welly walk*

Grab the kids and the wellies for a splashing good time at Hyde Hall. The walks are great fun and include a craft session too! more...

22-23 November: Chilli pepper weekend

Swap a chilly weekend for our Chilli Weekend when we will have a feast for your senses. Enjoy displays and advice on chilli cultivation, recipe ideas and even chilli tasting. more...

A Taste of Autumn is part of the RHS Grow Your Own Veg campaign sponsored by NS&I.