Events for 13 April
Activities
This month we’ll be celebrating Easter early with some themed activities! Get creative in the Banqueting Room by making your own bunny ears headband, then set off on an egg hunt around Hylands House. Pick up your trail sheet from the Entrance Hall and see if you can find them all!
With National Gardening Day on 14 April, our Parks Team will be hosting fun activities in the Terrace Room to celebrate all things green and growing.
Storyteller Mike Dodsworth returns with his popular story sessions. You’ll find him in the Drawing Room at 10.30am 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm.
Discover the rich history of Hylands House on a guided tour with our knowledgeable volunteers. Tours begin promptly at 10.30am and 1pm.
This month’s exhibition in the Library explores the many events that have taken place at Hylands Estate over the years. From weddings and dog shows to royal visits and music festivals, find out how Hylands has been a gathering place for special occasions through the decades.
Food & Craft Market
Following a successful start in February, Essex Foodies Market will continue to offer a fantastic range of local food and drinks vendors, alongside crafty items.
The market provides a regular platform for small, independent and local traders to sell their products and promote their brand. It first started as Writtle Foodies in October 2023 following the discontinuation of Writtle Farmer’s Market earlier that summer. Initially based at Writtle Village Green, the market quickly thrived and became well-known locally for its delicious fare and high-quality handmade products from diverse traders.
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.
Browse items #MadeAtHylands in the Artist Shop and uncover treasures in the Friends of Hylands House second-hand bookshop.
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 café The Deli will be open at The Stables all day!
During our Open Estate Days, parking charges are in effect. If you are a Chelmsford resident, you qualify for a discount on these charges. Find out how to register here. We expect the day to be very busy, so if you are able, please consider alternative ways of travelling here. View our sustainable routes leaflet for more information.
