Hylands Estate Open Day

Join us for our Open Estate Days every second Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm!

Hylands Estate is fully open for you to explore and enjoy at your leisure. Discover more about the history of Hylands House at the monthly exhibition in the library and guided tours.

Enjoy a delicious street food market just outside the house. There will also be handmade gifts and freshly baked goods for sale from local traders.

The Artist Studios in The Stables are open for you to browse, with its vibrant community of artists, designers and makers. Stay and enjoy the live music programme in the courtyard provided by Hot Box Live.

Upcoming dates for 2025

Starting in 2025, our Open Estate Days will be on the second Sunday of every month.

9 February
9 March
13 April
11 May
8 June
13 July
10 August
14 September
12 October
9 November
14 December

Hylands Open House

Hylands House opens its doors free of charge to reveal the secrets behind its history, with an rotating monthly exhibition displayed in the library. Browse the house at your own leisure throughout the day, or join us for our guided tour at 10am.

Take a walk through the gardens of the Estate and learn even more about the history with our new multimedia tour. You can borrow a handset from The Stables Information Point or use your own smart phone.

Find out more about the garden tour

The Stables & Artists Studios

The Stables, which is home to a vibrant community of artists, designers and makers, will be open to explore. Take a walk through the downstairs and upstairs studios and meet our resident creatives. Discover unique handmade pieces available to purchase, or get creative yourself and book one of our experiences or workshops.

Relax with a cup of coffee from The Deli in the courtyard and enjoy live music throughout the day. Our live music programme at The Stables is provided via a Grassroots Music grant from Arts Council England.

Events for 9 February

Activities

This month we’re celebrating romance and love with Valentine’s Day and weddings crafts in the Banqueting Room.

Make your way to the Drawing Room for Mike Dodsworth’s ever-popular storytelling sessions. These drop-in sessions run at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, and 2pm—don’t miss out!

Chelmsford Museum will be joining us again in the Terrace Room bringing some archaeological objects you can get your hands on. Also learn more about Oaklands House, another historical home right here in Chelmsford where the museum is located.

In the Library, discover the fascinating history of Hylands House with our monthly exhibition. This February we’re highlighting the Weddings and Royal Visits at Hylands.

For an in-depth experience, join one of our guided tours of Hylands House at 10am or 1pm to uncover even more stories about the estate’s rich history.

Food & Craft Market

The food market is back with a mouth-watering array of street food and drinks just outside Hylands House alongside local vendors selling unique crafts and gifts.

Enjoy the Hot Box DJ set outside the house 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.

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!