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Hylands House Open Day

Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Hylands House is open fro its monthly open day with extra activities for Heritage Open Days.

Guided tours at 10:30 & 13:00
This month’s historical exhibition explores ‘Before & After - Restoration’
The restoration DVD will be played in the Small Dining Room for guests to enjoy
Children’s craft activities in Terrace Room – architecture heritage activity. 14th September is also Live Creative Day!
Storytelling will take place in the Drawing Room with Mike Dodsworth at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2pm
Friends of Hylands House will have a stand promoting their charity

Front of Hylands House:
Essex Foodies Market – Summer layout. Over 70 delicious food, drink and craft vendors!

Back of Hylands House:
Chelmsford City Council leisure centres will be hosting fun family outdoor activities on the back lawn with some small giveaways/ prizes
There will also be Hylands Garden Games for everyone to enjoy

The Stables will be open for exploring:
Artist Studios open with the Information Point/ Shop selling all things #MadeAtHylands
Friends of Hylands House bookshop open
Live music in the courtyard by Hot Box 11am & 1pm

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1000-1500. Guided tours: 1030 & 1300. Live music: 1100 & 1300

Location & directions

Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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