Find out about the families of Hylands House in a special exhibition in the Library, using real research and images from the previous owners of the estate. We’ll be joined by the Essex Society of Family History. The Friends of Hylands House will also have more information about their membership in the Saloon.
Create your own family tree with our arts and craft activity in the Banqueting Room. Join us in the Drawing Room for storytelling by Mike Dodsworth at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm.
We will have a volunteer on hand to take you on a guided tour of the ground floor of Hylands House. You can enjoy the tour at 10am or 1pm.
We are delighted to also be welcoming special guests from Essex Air Ambulance, where you can get to know your local air ambulance charity and take part in themed activities.
Afternoon Tea
Our popular Vintage Afternoon Tea returns this September, and we have an exciting new addition to make your day even more special!
Before your tea, why not join our Autumn Wreath Making Workshop with The Flower Collective at 9.30am? Craft a stunning wreath to celebrate the new season, and after the workshop, indulge in traditional treats and enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco in our beautiful Terrace Room.
Prefer just the tea? No problem! We have afternoon tea sittings available at 12pm and 2:30pm.
Book your table by Monday 9 September
Food & Craft Market
Urban Food Fest are back, bringing together a fantastic selection of outdoor traders and vendors again for the street food and craft market outside of Hylands House.
Enjoy the Hot Box DJ set outside in the market whilst you’re here.
The Stables
Our resident artists throw open their studio doors and welcome you to see into their working spaces – explore upstairs as well as downstairs!
Hot Box Live provide the tunes in The Stables courtyard. Join them for live music from 11am.
Find unique items #MadeAtHylands in the Artist Shop and discover hidden gems in the Friends of Hylands House second hand bookshop.
Keep an eye out for Hawthorn Heavy Horse carriage rides that start from the front of the House! Pay on the day and take a trip around the Estate with a difference (weather and ground condition dependent).
Visit the Stables Information Point and pick up your handset to explore the Pleasure Gardens in a brand-new way! Our Hylands History & Gardens multimedia tour will be available for you to hire or scan the QR code and listen along with our new tour about the Estate and how it came to be.
Our popular new café The Deli will be open at The Stables all day!
