Opening times and prices

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our visitors, Friends, donors and funding bodies. Every time you take a walk in the Arboretum, enjoy a delicious lunch in the Mrs Salisbury’s famous tea room or become a Friend, you are helping us to fulfil this mission.

Dogs are very much welcome at Markshall. Please read our Doggy Code of Conduct so everyone can enjoy their visit. Visit our Barkshall Estate page to find out more, including what we do with all the poo!

Opening Times

Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 10am -4pm

Last admission 3pm

Arboretum and Gardens locked 4pm

Mondays: Closed, except Bank holidays and Essex school holidays

*Our private car park is for paying visitors and Friends of Markshall only

Prices

Friends visit free – Become a Friend and enjoy Markshall Estate all year round. Memberships start from £49.50, join today.

*Standard admission prices include Gift Aid – if you choose our Gift Aid admission ticket we can claim 25% of your ticket price from the UK Government for our charity’s conservation work. Support worker/carers free. That 25% supports projects like the Himalayan and new attenuation lake project.

We’re delighted to announce that, following the Government’s temporary reduction in VAT, we will be reducing our admission fee from 25th June 2026 to 1st September 2026.

Please note: This discount does not apply to gift vouchers, memberships, or tickets purchased in advance for visits taking place after 1st September 2026.

Standard admission*Admission without Gift Aid25th June -1st Sept Standard25th June-1st Sept without Gift Aid
FriendsFreeFreeFreeFree
Adult£11.50£10.50£10.11£9.19
Adult Concession (Aged 60 years and over) photo ID required£10.00£9.00£8.75£7.88
1 Adult Family£21.10£19.10£18.46£16.71
2 Adult Family£30.00£27.10£26.25£23.71
Child (Under 3)FreeFreeFreeFree
Child (3-16yrs)£6.80£6.80£5.95£5.95
Group (10+, pre-booked only, coach driver free)N/A£9.00 per personN/A£7.88

We are Cashless

Your admission fee also includes a trail for the children to take part in.