Book garden tickets
From its iconic Dry Garden to exciting new features, our Essex garden goes from strength to strength. From its iconic Dry Garden to exciting new features, our Essex garden goes from strength to strength.
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Hilltop Lodge
Free entry applies
Normal admission applies
Adults 2 Course £29.95 Childs 2 Course £18.95 up to 12 years of age
To book please email [email protected] or telephone 01245 402032.
11.30am–3pm
Special Event
Join us for a carvery lunch at the Hilltop Lodge. Two-course lunch for only £29.95 (Adult) and only £18.95 (Child) – we have a fine selection of roasts to choose from, followed by something sweet. Don’t miss out, book now. If you or a member of your party has any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know, and we’ll cater to all needs. Afterwards, be sure to take a stroll around the garden, take in the views and beautiful seasonal planting.
Carvery 2026 at The Hilltop Lodge menu:
The roast
The vegetables
Served with
Something sweet
Additional info
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.
