Open GardensGardens you can visit

This is not a garden but rather a deciduous wood with, mainly beech, oak and sweet chestnut although there are silver birch and at least one wild service tree.
It is reputed that people such as Henry V111 and Anne Boleyn among others.hunted in these woods.
The wood is overseen by Rochford District Council and ha permanent free access to the public.

Visited last weekend, quite an impressive display of crocus, cyclamen,aconites and other spring bulbs. It was very busy though! Probably better to visit during the week. I thought this was an RHS garden and went armed with my membership card, but it isnt! Entrance fee £4.50, I think £3 may be more appropriate. Nice to visit, perhaps a couple of weeks later would have been better.

I returned to this garden today as it has now re-opened. It is obviously acid soil, as there are plenty of beautiful Camellias, Rhododendrons and large Skimmias. There are tiny plants by your feet to admire as well. Lovely Hellebores, Fritillaries and Narcissi. Last but not least, a small but well-stocked Nursery to browse in!

This is a small, but beautiful formal garden maintained by the local city. It is laid out in different themed rooms, including a tropical room, an herb room, and several others. The plants are changed out seasonally, so there are always new things to see when visiting. It is also a popular place for weddings and photo shoots. Overall a neat place to visit.

I agree, love the place and that lovely woodland walk to the cove at the sea...