Group Visits to Marks Hall Estate

Highlights

Arboretum: trees from every temperate. Discover a ‘world of trees’ by our geographic zones. Home to the largest collection of Wollemi pines in Europe and to three National Champion Trees. A stunning Walled Garden with the longest double border in Essex.
Catering: Delicious homemade food available at our Orchard Kitchen. Breakfast served 10am – 12pm. Lunch served 12pm – 2:30pm. Exclusive catering packages are also available for groups.
Woodlands: Set in the Essex Countryside our woodland walks are perfect for beautiful scenery and to spot important wildlife. A great day for walking groups who can discover our three woodland walks.

Benefits

20% off normal admission: £5.00 per individual (if there are 10 or more individuals)
Free parking
Free admission and catering voucher for coach drivers
Guided tour by prior arrangement
Personalised welcome and fast track entry to the Arboretum
Pre-booked catering offer

Plan your group's day:
Average time: 2-3 hours spent in the Arboretum.

Sample itinery:

10am - Arrive at our Orchard Kitchen for teas & coffees

10:30am - Volunteer-led guided tour commencing at the Visitor Centre

12:30pm - Return to Orchard Kitchen for pre-booked buffet lunch

1:30pm - Explore the woodlands by discovering one of our woodland walks

3:30pm - Return to the Visitor Centre for a refreshment, a slice of homemade cake and retail therapy in our Gift shop.

5pm - Depart from Marks Hall Estate

How to book:

Complete the Group_Booking_Form and Group_Booking_Catering_Form here and return to Marks Hall or email to Becky at [email protected]
Call the Visitor Centre team on 01376 563796
Email [email protected]

Latest

Operation Varsity

In remembrance Marks Hall Estate created a memorial site within the Arboretum, and on 24th March 2020 we would be delighted if you could join us at the memorial to pay tribute to those who flew from here on that date, 75 years ago.
Spring Photography Workshop 2020

Draw inspiration from the stunning surroundings of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum for this fun and informative workshop with experienced professional photographer, Bryan Shaw. Bryan will guide you through the key principles of photography in the classroom session and then, with his intimate knowledge of the landscapes and light conditions at Marks Hall he will help you put your learning’s into practice.
Children's Snowdrop Trail

Greet Spring this February half term by completing our fun and informative Snowdrop Trail. Discover the beautiful Snowdrop display in Robins Grove and complete the Snowdrop fact-finding quest to claim your own Snowdrop prize.
"Winter at Marks Hall Estate" Photography Competition

To coincide with the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition coming here to Marks Hall Estate (29th November 2019 – 23rd February 2020), we have launched a new photography competition to encourage visitors to the estate to capture the natural beauty of winter here in our very own Arboretum and gardens.