The Garden Room Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve is the best surviving example in Britain of an almost complete Royal Hunting Forest. It has seen many owners, from Kings to commoners. No other Forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting Forest so completely.
Hatfield Forest is a managed landscape, which has been created by centuries of human intervention. The traditional woodland management techniques of coppicing, pollarding and grazing are continued today. It is home to over 3,500 species of wildlife, some of which are rare and threatened. The ancient trees, some over 1000 years old, provide the perfect habitat for some of the Forest's rarest insects, lichens and fungi.
Whether you want somewhere for the children to run off energy or a place for quiet reflection, you will find your own special place in Hatfield Forest.
In the winter, to reduce damage to the Forest, car parking is limited to the hard standing area only. The car parks will be closed when they reach capacity.
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Unnamed RoadHatfield Forest National Nature Reserve is the best surviving example in Britain of an almost complete Royal Hunting Forest. It has seen many owners, from Kings to commoners. No other Forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting Forest so completely.
Hatfield Forest is a managed landscape, which has been created by centuries of human intervention. The traditional woodland management techniques of coppicing, pollarding and grazing are continued today. It is home to over 3,500 species of wildlife, some of which are rare and threatened. The ancient trees, some over 1000 years old, provide the perfect habitat for some of the Forest's rarest insects, lichens and fungi.
Whether you want somewhere for the children to run off energy or a place for quiet reflection, you will find your own special place in Hatfield Forest.
In the winter, to reduce damage to the Forest, car parking is limited to the hard standing area only. The car parks will be closed when they reach capacity.
Experience Henry Moore’s iconic work in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a visit to the artist’s former home, studios and sculpture gardens.
The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity and established for education and promotion of the fine arts — in particular, to advance understanding of the works of Henry Moore.
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Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens)
Experience Henry Moore’s iconic work in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a visit to the artist’s former home, studios and sculpture gardens.
The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity and established for education and promotion of the fine arts — in particular, to advance understanding of the works of Henry Moore.
Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and his former home for nearly 50 years, the Gibberd Garden is listed Grade II and open to the public from April to October, with a lively events programme including music, theatre and Art and Writing days throughout the Season.
Explore formal terraces, lawns, pools and avenues, then take a romantic stroll through woodland glades.
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The Gibberd Garden
Marsh LaneDesigned by Sir Frederick Gibberd and his former home for nearly 50 years, the Gibberd Garden is listed Grade II and open to the public from April to October, with a lively events programme including music, theatre and Art and Writing days throughout the Season.
Explore formal terraces, lawns, pools and avenues, then take a romantic stroll through woodland glades.
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it’s so much more than that.
Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface that will play host to a massive 53 fixtures in 2021 including two Listed Races, as well as the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap. By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, and many other major international racing festivals.
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Hipódromo de la Ciudad de Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it’s so much more than that.
Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface that will play host to a massive 53 fixtures in 2021 including two Listed Races, as well as the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap. By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, and many other major international racing festivals.
Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End RoadFood scene
Overlooking the village green, the Pub and Restaurant is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Matching Green, Essex. It's a place to go for food rather than a traditional pint. In the summer, it's a great place to relax and watch the cricket on the green.
The Chequers Matching Green
Overlooking the village green, the Pub and Restaurant is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Matching Green, Essex. It's a place to go for food rather than a traditional pint. In the summer, it's a great place to relax and watch the cricket on the green.
Less than 5 minutes walk, Down Hall has a restaurant and a choice of bars. In the summer, the south-west facing garden terrace is a lovely spot to enjoy a G&T with some tapas.
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Down Hall Hotel & Spa
Matching RoadLess than 5 minutes walk, Down Hall has a restaurant and a choice of bars. In the summer, the south-west facing garden terrace is a lovely spot to enjoy a G&T with some tapas.
A great gastro pub in the Rodings, 15 minutes away by car. Sunday lunch is particularly recommended!
Axe & Compasses
Dunmow RoadA great gastro pub in the Rodings, 15 minutes away by car. Sunday lunch is particularly recommended!
Smith’s of Ongar established in 1958 provides fresh, sustainable seafood that is famed throughout the South East.
With a warm, welcoming fire, exposed brickwork and a cozy upstairs bar along with attentive staff, we have the perfect ingredients for a meal beyond compare.
Front of house staff at Smith’s are trained to the highest level with regular taster days of food and wine, as well as cocktail training from award winning mixologist Alex Turner.
Exclusively to Smith’s of Ongar is our own brand of Bitter and Ale, made in conjunction with Brentwood Brewery adding to the already unique experience that is Smith’s.
Smith's Restaurants
Fyfield RoadSmith’s of Ongar established in 1958 provides fresh, sustainable seafood that is famed throughout the South East.
With a warm, welcoming fire, exposed brickwork and a cozy upstairs bar along with attentive staff, we have the perfect ingredients for a meal beyond compare.
Front of house staff at Smith’s are trained to the highest level with regular taster days of food and wine, as well as cocktail training from award winning mixologist Alex Turner.
Exclusively to Smith’s of Ongar is our own brand of Bitter and Ale, made in conjunction with Brentwood Brewery adding to the already unique experience that is Smith’s.
Award winning - 2019 Best Indian Restaurant in Essex! It is amazing and definitely worth a trip!!
Indian Moments
Cawley HatchAward winning - 2019 Best Indian Restaurant in Essex! It is amazing and definitely worth a trip!!
City/town information
The original Harlow New Town was built after World War II to ease overcrowding in London and the surrounding areas due to the devastation caused by the bombing during the Blitz. Harlow was, along with places such as Basildon, Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead a result of the New Towns Act of 1946, with the master plan for Harlow drawn up in 1947 by Sir Frederick Gibberd. The town was planned from the outset and was designed to respect the existing landscape. A number of landscape wedges - which later became known as Green Wedges - were designed to cut through the town and separate the neighbourhoods of the town.
Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including masterpieces by some of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. The vast majority of works can be enjoyed outside 365 days of the year.
Walk or cycle a self-led sculpture trail, using an online digital map. The curated trails tell the story of the collection and take in different areas of the town, as well as Harlow's award winning green spaces and cycle lanes.
Enjoy sculpture focused exhibitions and a permanent watercolour collection at our indoor space, the Gibberd Gallery.
Harlow
The original Harlow New Town was built after World War II to ease overcrowding in London and the surrounding areas due to the devastation caused by the bombing during the Blitz. Harlow was, along with places such as Basildon, Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead a result of the New Towns Act of 1946, with the master plan for Harlow drawn up in 1947 by Sir Frederick Gibberd. The town was planned from the outset and was designed to respect the existing landscape. A number of landscape wedges - which later became known as Green Wedges - were designed to cut through the town and separate the neighbourhoods of the town.
Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including masterpieces by some of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. The vast majority of works can be enjoyed outside 365 days of the year.
Walk or cycle a self-led sculpture trail, using an online digital map. The curated trails tell the story of the collection and take in different areas of the town, as well as Harlow's award winning green spaces and cycle lanes.
Enjoy sculpture focused exhibitions and a permanent watercolour collection at our indoor space, the Gibberd Gallery.
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