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Events 2022 April to September 2022 hylandsestate.co.uk/events/
WELCOME Welcome to the Hylands Estate Events brochure for April to September 2022! With so many public events happening on our Estate this year, we wanted to gather them together in one place so you could see all the opportunities available to visit our amazing grounds, gardens, and buildings. The location key will help you with where these events take place, and we also highlight where these events are free to attend: HH Hylands House GP Grand Pavilion ST The Stables BL Back Lawn HP Hylands Park FREE Free Event HYLANDS ESTATE OFFICIAL BOOK Our new souvenir book exploring our fascinating history and remarkable restorative journey can be purchased online or at the Hylands Estate Information Point at The Stables. VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA Our Vintage Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed on the same days as our Open Estate Days and take place in the Terrace Room at Hylands House. Pre-booking is essential via our website. Find everything you need at hylandsestate.co.uk
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Hylands Estate Open Day &
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10 10am - 4pm - Last entry at 3pm FREE ST HH
APR
Hylands House opens its doors
to reveal the secrets behind its history with an
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MAY
exhibition displayed every Open Estate Day in
the library. You can also browse Hylands House
19 at your own leisure with the last entry at 3pm, or
JUN enjoy a free guided tour at 10.30am led by our
knowledgeable team.
17 The Farmers’ & Craft Market is located outside
JUL
Hylands House or in the Grand Pavilion if the
weather is unpleasant. The market is a treasure
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AUG
trove of fresh, local food, drink, and crafts direct
from the producers and makers. Local honey,
18 fresh bread, smoked fish and cheese, handmade
SEP candles, and beautifully crafted jewellery are just
some of the delights you’ll find.
The Stables, home to a vibrant community of
artists, designers, and makers, will be open for
exploring. Discover unique handmade pieces
available to purchase, or get creative yourself
and book one of our experiences or workshops.
Grab a coffee and lunch in The Stables Café
while you’re there and enjoy the live music in the
courtyard.
Hawthorn Heavy Horses provide estate carriage
tours throughout the day. You can find out more
and book your tour via their website:
hawthornheavyhorses.co.uk/
MAY
01 ALL ABOUT DOGS SHOW
MAY
9.30am – 5pm HP
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MAY
The All About Dogs Show is the UK’s FAVOURITE
dog event for dogs of all shapes and sizes – and
it’s returning even bigger and better in 2022!
Bring your dog for two days full of exciting arena
displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of
fun have-a-go activities including the popular
Fun Dog Shows where you and your dog can
win rosettes, plus enjoy K9 Aqua Sports, talent
competitions, live music and more…
Advance tickets are available online at
allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
20 THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW
MAY
10am – 5pm HP
21
MAY The National Flower Show celebrates the very
best of gardening, home and lifestyle and will be
22 returning to Hylands Estate from Friday 20th to
MAY Sunday 22nd May 2022.
Across the three days, the event will be filled with
inspiration, flowers, plants and everything you
need for your home and garden. More details will
be announced on their website and social media
pages.
Visit nationalflowershow.co.uk for full details on
tickets and prices.
JUN E
02 CREAMFIELDS SOUTH
JUN
Creamfields, one of the world’s biggest HP
03 electronic music promoters, are launching
JUN an all-new 50,000 capacity two-day camping
festival in June 2022, which will see them bring
04 their award-winning festival South to Hylands
JUN Park.
With the iconic Hylands House as its backdrop,
the multi-stage festival will also give fans the
chance to experience the colossal 15,000
capacity Steel Yard superstructure. The festival is
scheduled coincide with the 25-year celebrations
of its award winning sister festival Creamfields
Daresbury.
Book tickets and find out more
creamfieldschelmsford.com
17 FOODIES FESTIVAL
JUN HP
A family friendly food festival showcasing
18 national and local producers, with live chef’s
JUN theatres, kid’s cookery theatre, artisan food &
drink exhibitors, street food traders and live
19 music.
JUN
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred
and top local chefs cooking their signature
summer recipes in The Chefs Theatre.
Enjoy a 90’s music throwback with music from Lee
Ryan and Simon Webbe from Blue, Liberty X and
911, plus music from Scouting for Girls.
Early bird, concessions and family tickets are
available, as well as VIP packages.
Visit foodiesfestival.com
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15 IMMERSION THEATRE
AUG PRESENTS RAPUNZEL BL
1pm & 4pm
Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-
new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale,
Rapunzel!
Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty,
pantomimic, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the
family favourite complete with a laugh out loud
script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience
interaction, and an exciting array of larger-than-
life characters.
Buy your tickets now and just pay £10 (£8 for over
65’s and under 16s)! Ticket will be £12 on the
door. Visit hylandsestate.co.uk/events
23 THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN
AUG PRESENT AS YOU LIKE IT BL
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – with a history
stretching back to William Shakespeare himself
– invite you to join them this summer for the
sparkling comedy, As You Like It.
One of the UK’s finest touring theatre companies
present this great play as Shakespeare first saw it
performed – in the open air, by an all-male cast
and with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
This rustic romp packed with music, laughs, cross-
dressing confusion and a dash of wrestling will
keep you smiling to the last.
Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be
entertained and transported. Book early to avoid
missing out! Visit hylandsestate.co.uk/events
SE PT E M B ER
17 THE NATIONAL COUNTRY SHOW
SEP
10am – 5pm HP
18
SEP The ultimate family day out makes a grand return
to Chelmsford this September.
Enjoy live music and entertainment in the
Village Green, watch stunning displays in the
Main Arena, meet the animals and have-a-go at
activities. Bring the whole family along and let the
kids loose in the Kids Fun Zone, take part in the
Fun Dog Shows, have a look around our Country
Shopping Village and enjoy some amazing Food
in our Festival of Food & Drink LIVE.
For further information and to book, please visit:
nationalcountryshow.co.uk
11 WEDDING SHOWCASE
SEP
11am – 4pm FREE GP HH
Hylands Estate is delighted to invite you to
experience this very special event. Both Hylands
House and Grand Pavilion will be dressed by
a sensational team of suppliers, to help you
imagine how magical your own Hylands Wedding
could be!
If you are a new couple, please book a viewing
with a member of our experienced team to guide
you through the House & Grand Pavilion. For
those who have already booked their wedding
at Hylands Estate, enjoy wandering Hylands
House & Grand Pavilion at your own leisure whilst
speaking to our fantastic range of suppliers!
More information and appointment bookings will
be available from hylandsestate.co.uk/events
TH E S TA BL E S
20 THE STABLES SUMMER SERIES
MAY
From £13.50 ST
21 Doors 6pm, music from 7pm to 11pm
MAY
19 Join us for a brand-new event for 2022 - The
JUN Stables Summer Series. On selected evenings
throughout the summer, Hylands Estate have
17 joined up with Hot Box Live to programme some
JUL of the best upcoming music acts on the circuit,
who will perform in the atmospheric Stables
21 courtyard.
AUG
Some of our resident Hylands Artists will open
18 their studios before the music starts, and there’s
SEP time to explore our brand-new shop. Hot Box
will be running the bar with a different range of
spirits, and the Stables Café will have a selection
of festival food.
Pull up a chair, arm yourself with a refreshing
summertime beverage, and enjoy that festival
feeling right here at the Stables in Hylands Estate.
Tickets for each evening are now on sale via our
website where you can check out the full line-up!
Artists include Beans on Toast, performing
on Saturday 21st May
THE STABLES Originally built to house Hylands Estate horses, The Stables has been restored as a vibrant space at the heart of the Estate. It is the perfect place to enjoy with friends and family. THE STABLES CAFÉ Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or lunch or to treat yourself to a cream tea and the friendly café team are always on hand to help you make the most of your visit. Opening times Courtyard Entrance: 10am - 4pm Dog Friendly Kiosk: 9am – 4pm INFORMATION POINT The Information Point is the hub of Hylands Artist Studios. This is where you can find out information about the artists and designers and pick up the Hylands Walks and Events leaflets. Don’t forget to purchase your duck food before heading to the Pleasure Gardens. Opening times 10am – 4pm Contact number 01245 605523 BOOK SHOP The second-hand bookshop is managed entirely by volunteers of the Friends of Hylands House. It carries a good stock of second-hand books covering many subjects and includes a large selection of collector’s books. Summer opening times (1st April to 30th September): Monday to Friday, 10.30am – 3.45pm Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am – 4.30pm Contact number 01245 605509
The Hylands Estate Artist Studios located in The Stables is home to a diverse and vibrant community of creatives. Visit the studios for some inspiration and insight into their various creative processes. See both works in progress and exhibitions of finished works of art. Discover unique handmade pieces available to purchase or get creative yourself through our range of workshops and experiences. Grab a coffee and lunch in The Stables Café whilst you’re there. Our public facing studios are open Wednesday to Friday, 10am – 3pm. All studios, including upstairs, are open on our Open Estate Sundays where you can also enjoy the live music in the courtyard! RELEASE YOUR INNER CREATIVITY Our resident artists, designers and makers offer a selection of workshops that are bookable in advance. From learning painting techniques to warm glass workshops, get hands on with new skills and make something to take home. EXHIBITIONS With spaces now available in the Stables Café, the Snug, and the Friends second-hand bookshop, we are programming a range of exhibitions by our resident artists. Eye-catching photography, one of a kind paintings, and clever textiles designs are just a small selection of what you can enjoy as you make your way round the Stables.
HY L A N D S PA R K Hylands Estate is proud to have approximately 574 acres of restored historic parkland open to the public free of charge, including ancient woodlands, grassland, ponds, lakes, and formal gardens. WALKS Explore Hylands Estate on foot following our five mapped walks, ranging from a 30-minute stroll to a four-mile leisurely hike. Walk leaflets are available in the Information Point at The Stables or can be downloaded from our website. THE PLEASURE GARDENS The ornate Victorian Pleasure Gardens can be found near The Stables. With several period garden styles to explore and the on-going planting restoration, there’s always something new to see. ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Hylands Estate is home to an award-winning accessible castle-themed adventure playground. The playground boasts four metre high castle battlements with portcullis and a cool drawbridge entrance with dedicated play areas for children above and below the age of six. Adjacent to the Adventure Playground is a Changing Places facility for key holders. MAURO’S Mauro’s Castle Kiosk is an outdoor café located near the Adventure Castle and offers a delicious selection of snacks, sandwiches, and cakes with hot and cold drinks.
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Hylands Estate has two entrances. The Hylands
Park entrance, CM2 8FS, is closest to the Adventure
Playground and to visit the park. The Hylands House
entrance, CM2 8WQ, is closest to Hylands House
and The Stables.
By car
Exit the M25 at Junction 28 on to the A12
towards Chelmsford and Colchester. Exit the
A12 at Junction 15 on the A414 dual carriageway
towards Chelmsford.
By public transport
Chelmsford Railway Station is in the city centre and
a short taxi ride away from Hylands Estate. The
number 351 First bus stops near the
house entrance, but use with care as
you cross the busy dual carriageway.
By bike
Designated cycle routes from the city
centre can be found on our website.
CONTACT US
Hylands Estate Events Team 01245 605500
Information Point 01245 605523
The Stables Café 01245 357770
Friends of Hylands Bookshop 01245 605509
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