This 12-acre arboretum features a stunning collection of trees and shrubs, with over 1,500 different species and cultivars, including many rare and unusual varieties. The tranquil grounds are beautifully landscaped, with winding paths, serene ponds, and picturesque seating areas, creating a peaceful oasis for visitors to explore and relax.
Nice place but too many dog walkers and difficult for others to walk. But can't complain, sometimes for change, can go for walk. Will be great if it can be maintained
A lovely lace for families with children and dogs. Pathways are clearly defined both grass and stone. Easy to walk on but not great for pushchairs nor wheelchairs. Good size car park with a couple of picnic tables and plenty of seats dotted around. I thought it was a place where tree species are noted but it isn't, more like in loving memory and orientation posts. The Arboretum has the golf course on one side and the path follows the side of the golf course with a little stream dividing them. There is a tall metal gate that leads onto the golf course but I didn't go that way. I was told by a friendly dog Walker that the main stone path goes in s circle but there also was a crescent pathway going off to the left which is worth taking. I went in June and the meadows in the centre were beautifully dotted with cow parsley and buttercups. I was told in autumn the trees are outstanding in there colour, a site I look forward to seeing. Although there are many dog walkers that use this place, it was clean of any of there waste (apart from two bags that had been thrown onto the bushes. The final walk on the path was near to the shady Lane road yet still enjoyable. I would recommend this place.
Great place to walk and just escape a bit of the city grind without traveling too far from the city. Don't know much about the trees planet in the Arboretum, but it's amazing know there a collective of trees species. Great for kids to explore. Awsome space to let your doggies explore and meet other doggies. People are generally very nice, respectful and responsible. Its clean and and well kept. It can be a bit muggy so the appropriate foot gear may be necessary at times. Parking can be tight but most times there's a place to park.
Really cute walking spot, feels a million miles away from the city. Lovely mix of trees, open space, fresh air and even a nice clear stream! Boys and dogs loved it and so did I!
It is what it says! A nice quiet place full of a variety of trees tucked away in the edge of the city. Plenty of benches all over. Long grass, great for dogs. Stream flows through it, hill on the N side, S of the stream relatively flat. Piggy's hollow worth a wander. Don't expect cafes, fast food, it's a bit of nice quiet unspoilt countryside! Even got Roman history, the via deveana (Roman colchester-chester road) may almost certainly passes through the golf course & Southern end of the park.
Really beautiful walk with some well maintained paths, a large variety of trees, and a small stream running through.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Nice place but too many dog walkers and difficult for others to walk. But can't complain, sometimes for change, can go for walk. Will be great if it can be maintained
A lovely lace for families with children and dogs. Pathways are clearly defined both grass and stone. Easy to walk on but not great for pushchairs nor wheelchairs. Good size car park with a couple of picnic tables and plenty of seats dotted around. I thought it was a place where tree species are noted but it isn't, more like in loving memory and orientation posts. The Arboretum has the golf course on one side and the path follows the side of the golf course with a little stream dividing them. There is a tall metal gate that leads onto the golf course but I didn't go that way. I was told by a friendly dog Walker that the main stone path goes in s circle but there also was a crescent pathway going off to the left which is worth taking. I went in June and the meadows in the centre were beautifully dotted with cow parsley and buttercups. I was told in autumn the trees are outstanding in there colour, a site I look forward to seeing. Although there are many dog walkers that use this place, it was clean of any of there waste (apart from two bags that had been thrown onto the bushes. The final walk on the path was near to the shady Lane road yet still enjoyable. I would recommend this place.
Great place to walk and just escape a bit of the city grind without traveling too far from the city. Don't know much about the trees planet in the Arboretum, but it's amazing know there a collective of trees species. Great for kids to explore. Awsome space to let your doggies explore and meet other doggies. People are generally very nice, respectful and responsible. Its clean and and well kept. It can be a bit muggy so the appropriate foot gear may be necessary at times. Parking can be tight but most times there's a place to park.
Really cute walking spot, feels a million miles away from the city. Lovely mix of trees, open space, fresh air and even a nice clear stream! Boys and dogs loved it and so did I!
It is what it says! A nice quiet place full of a variety of trees tucked away in the edge of the city. Plenty of benches all over. Long grass, great for dogs. Stream flows through it, hill on the N side, S of the stream relatively flat. Piggy's hollow worth a wander. Don't expect cafes, fast food, it's a bit of nice quiet unspoilt countryside! Even got Roman history, the via deveana (Roman colchester-chester road) may almost certainly passes through the golf course & Southern end of the park.
Really beautiful walk with some well maintained paths, a large variety of trees, and a small stream running through.
