Ingatestone Hall open house and garden

Wander ten acres of peaceful gardens with a stew pond, then step inside the Grade I listed, 16th century manor house.

Landscape photo of Ingatestone open garden

11 August 2024

Ingatestone

Entrance fee:
£8.50 for adults, children under 12 free (£5 from the entry fee is donated to the British Red Cross).
Time:
12pm - 5pm
Garden owner:
Lord Petre

For all enquiries, please get in touch with us by email: opengardens@redcross.org.uk

The house has passed through the hands of 15 generations of the Petre family, who continue to own and occupy it today.

The Hall stands in open countryside, one mile from the village of Ingatestone and retains its original Tudor form and
appearance, with mullioned windows, high chimneys, crowstep gables and oak-panelled rooms.

It is surrounded by ten-acres of enclosed gardens comprising extensive lawns, a walled garden and a stew pond.

Wander around both the beautiful house and delightful gardens and finish with tea and cake in the tearooms.

Address:
Hall Lane
Ingatestone
Essex
CM4 9NR

Directions:
Take the B1002 into Station Lane, proceed across the railway line and half a mile further along.

Facilities:

  • Tea room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Parking
  • WC available