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Introduction Hylands House is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian villa spectacularly restored to its former glory and set in 574 acres of sweeping historic parkland and landscape gardens.

The beautifully restored historical house has formal gardens, landscaped parkland and a picturesque Stables Visitor Centre which includes a courtyard café, gift shop and resident artists’ studios and is fully accessible throughout. Hylands offers a spectacular venue for events, weddings, business and social hires.

Contents Brief History of the House

Open House (including admission costs and opening times)

Brief outline of Guided Tours Hiring Hylands

Corporate Hire (including Team Away Days, bespoke hire)

Private Hire (including Grand Pavilion and funerals) Events Guide StablesVisitor Centre

Brief introduction to the SVC

Resident Artists’ Studios

Hutton’s Courtyard Café

Gift Shop Adventure Castle Play Area Tuesday Toddle Opening Times

Brief History of Hylands House Hylands House is almost 300 years old, and has a fascinating history.

With ten different owners, each has stamped their own personality on the house, extending and remodelling according to their tastes and the fashions of the day, Hylands House has changed and developed considerably throughout its history.

Originally built in 1730 for a local eminent lawyer, Sir John Comyns, an engraving from around 1770 shows Hylands House as a stylish two storey red brick house, in the Queen Anne style, surrounded by formal geometric gardens. Sir John Comyns had no children so when he passed he left his Estate to his nephew, who was also named John Comyns, who in turn passed it to his son, again a John Comyns. This is the only time in Hylands’ history where ownership has been passed down to a new generation. Each other time a new family have purchased Hylands.

In 1797, Cornelius Hendrickson Kortright, a Danish merchant, bought Hylands. Cornelius wanted his new home to reflect modern taste and so he invited Humphry Repton, (now regarded as one of three outstanding designers who dominated the English Landscape movement) to redesign the House and Gardens. An engraving of Hylands from 1819 shows the House following Repton’ s influence; Hylands was now a sophisticated neo-classical mansion, clad in white stucco, surrounded by an English Landscape style parkland, with a classical portico, servants’ quarters, an Ice House, Pleasure Gardens, Serpentine Lake and a lodge.

In 1814 Hylands was bought by Dutch born merchant banker Pierre Labouchere. Passionate about his gardens, a new kitchen garden was added to the Estate during his time at Hylands. Labouchere also collected the works of Bertel Thorvaldsen, a neo-classical Danish sculptor. The roundels in the Entrance Hall are plaster versions of Thorvaldsen’s, and theVenus statue is a wmodern copy of the marble original which stands in a museum in Copenhagen.

In 1839, after Labouchere’s death, Hylands was bought

by John Attwood, a ruthless ironmaster, entrepreneur and Member of Parliament for Harwich. Wanting a more impressive property than the existing Hylands he enlarged and redecorated the House in lavish style, rebuilding the east wing, and also adding an extra storey. Attwood also bought up surrounding land until Hylands Estate spread across 4,300 acres. However in 1848 his fortunes changed as he was stripped of his seat in Parliament and he eventually moved to France and died in poverty.

In 1858 the Estate had reduced to 843 acres and was bought by Arthur Pryor and his wife Elizabeth.

During their ownership the house underwent further internal redecoration, but structurally the house remained as it had been during Attwood’s time.

In 1906 Sir Daniel Gooch came to live at Hylands.

He modernised the house, adding electricity and telephones. In 1912 the family hosted the first British aero wedding at Hylands, which made national headlines, with the groom (well-known aviator Claude Grahame-White) and his friends landing planes on the back lawn.

When war broke out in 1914 Hylands was used as a hospital and Sir Daniel paid for the most modern medical equipment to be installed, all at his own expense. During the War King GeorgeV and Lord Kitchener inspected troops at Hylands, in 1914 and 1915 respectively.

A fine sailor and keen explorer, Sir Daniel accompanied Sir Ernest Shackleton on the first leg of his bid to reach the South Pole, as the expedition dog handler, but returned home early, suffering from severe frostbite.

Christine Hanbury created the Hanbury Memorial Garden (which can be visited at the rear of the Pleasure Gardens) in their memory, and continued to live at Hylands until her death in 1962. Like Arthur Pryor before them, the Hanburys were active Directors of the brewing firm, Truman Hanbury & Buxton.

When World War II broke out, the house was used by the military, including the embryonic SAS. One memorable occasion from this time was Lt-Col Paddy Blair Mayne (who went on to become this country’s most decorated soldier) attempting to drive a Jeep up the Grand Staircase for a bet.

Mrs. Hanbury sent the men to bed, asking them to remove the Jeep in the morning. The Jeep had to be dismantled before it could be removed.

Mrs Christine Hanbury lived in Hylands House until her death in 1962, aged 89 years. In 1966, with the House in a desperate state of disrepair following four years of neglect and a fire in the west wing, the then Chelmsford Borough Council purchased the Estate, and Hylands Park was opened to the public only 10 days later. In 2005, following a 20 year programme of restoration, funded by the Council, the House was finally restored to its early 19th century elegant appearance. A further project for the restoration of the Repton Landscape and Pleasure Gardens, part-funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, was completed in 2007.

The StablesVisitor Centre was also opened with a café, gift shop, restored stable area and second-hand bookshop and artists’ studios.

In 1922, John Mackenzie Hanbury purchased Hylands.

Sadly he died suddenly in 1923 never having lived there, leaving the estate to his wife Christine and their son Jock, who was tragically killed during the Second World War.

Today, Hylands House is open to the public every Sunday & Monday from April to September, with the park and gardens open to the public throughout the year.

Come and explore more of Hylands fascinating history.

Open House Step inside Hylands House to discover its rich and amazing history and enjoy the fully restored interior of this Grade II* listed mansion. This beautiful historical building is open to the public every Sunday and Monday, 10am – 5pm from 1st April through to 30th September. Visitors are welcome up to one hour before closing.

There is a small admission charge when visiting the House, which contributes to the restoration fund for the Estate.

Tickets are available for purchase from our StablesVisitor Gift Shop.

Adults: £3.80 Concessions*: £2.80 Accompanied children under 16: Free

*Concessionary prices are available for senior citizens, full time students, those on Income Support, and those receiving Working Tax Credit. Prices are correct at time of going to press but are subject to possible increase in future years.

Guided Tours

Discover more about Hylands’ fascinating and diverse history first hand from those who work on the estate. We offer guided tours of the house as well as walking tours through the estate and the beautiful landscaped gardens.

Tours are available on a Monday, for groups of up to 50 people, and last 90 minutes. Refreshments can be ordered for before or after the tour.

To find out more and book, please call 01245 605500.

Hiring Hylands Offering a rich heritage with grand and contemporary interiors, Hylands presents a unique combination, well placed to meet the needs of any event.

Our team will be happy to discuss your ideas for a truly inspirational function to include awards evenings, product launches, weddings, charity fundraisers and networking events.

Venue hire Set in over 500 acres of glorious parkland, and within easy reach of the A12 and M25, Hylands is the perfect venue for a magnificent event. We have a fabulous choice of rooms to suit every occasion from family gatherings through to conferences and gala nights. It’s hard to imagine a more unique and memorable setting for what we hope will be an inspiring and unforgettable occasion for family, friends or colleagues.

With excellent transport links, Hylands is just minutes away from the A12 and M25 and a short taxi ride to Chelmsford City railway station, and our free and ample car parking takes the stress out of late arrivals and additional guests.

We can tailor our packages and can accommodate up to 300 guests, depending on your needs. Surrounded by majestic parkland and glorious gardens, to inspire and refresh, Hylands Estate can meet all your event requirements in one place in a tranquil environment away from everyday life and business.

To suit your meeting, conference or event needs, explore our range of elegant and versatile rooms.

Team Building Away Days Inspire, refresh and motivate your team with one of our team building away days. Hylands Estate offers a unique venue for all your business needs, with a rich heritage, grand contemporary interiors and majestic parkland.

Our team building events cater for groups of 10 to 300 people and offer an array of activities. We have partnered with an expert company to deliver the very best in team building: Right Angle who were recently awarded ‘Team Building Experience of the Year’. With an abundance of space, at Hylands, we offer a wide selection of indoor, outdoor and evening activities including everything from movie making, crime scene investigation, archery, shooting, design and construct carts. Our team building away days will help your employees relax and have fun whilst working together to feel empowered and build relationships and resourcefulness.

With tailored packages to suit your every requirement, our flexible approach will ensure you have the perfect day for your business needs.

Bespoke Hire Hylands Estate can cater for a variety of functions such as an early morning breakfast meeting, a short duration booking and evening hospitality events. For larger events you may prefer to hire exclusive use of the ground floor, entire House or the Grand Pavilion.

Private hire Hylands Estate is the ideal setting for celebrations, weddings, parties, proms and private functions.

Hylands really does offer the best of both worlds; meticulously restored period interiors and a contemporary Grand Pavilion all of which makes an impressive setting for small and intimate family gatherings through to large and lavish banquets.

Hylands House is available for private hire for a number of functions including large Cultural weddings which have become very popular due to the space at Hylands. The House is open to the public on Sundays and Mondays from April to September so hiring during this period is limited. During the winter months Sundays and Mondays have no restrictions with timings.

Hylands House has a range of beautifully restored rooms available, from the lavish Banqueting Room for formal seated meals for up to 80 guests, to the Small Dining Room for a drinks reception or intimate dinner.

Hylands Grand Pavilion Hylands new Grand Pavilion offers a contemporary alternative to Hylands House. Offering a stunning open plan space with its own private courtyard garden, the Grand Pavilion can host up to 300 guests and can be hired throughout the week.

Funeral Receptions at Hylands Hylands provides an elegant and tranquil setting for you and your guests to reflect and celebrate the life of a loved one. Our experienced and professional staff are on hand to provide you with every assistance.

Call us on 01245 605500 for more details on any of the above.

Events Guide Hylands Estate is a glorious setting for a huge array of exciting events throughout the year including outdoor cinema, outdoor theatre, festivals, country shows, heritage open days and exhibitions.

Enjoy the splendour of our magnificent mansion and glorious parkland at a variety of events.

For more details about any of the events listed below, please visit our website http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/event-type/hylands or call 01245 605500.

Farmers and craft market: First Sunday of every month Set in the beautiful surroundings of the StablesVisitor Centre, our farmers’ and craft markets feature local farmers and producers who are passionate about food.Visit their stalls selling a range of specialist foods including organic, locally grown seasonal vegetables, fine meats, homemade breads, cakes, pies and cheeses as well as sweets and candyfloss for children and specialist wines and coffees, alongside a growing number of craft stalls.

Heavy Horse Experience Days: Running once a month, these experience days include Carriage Driving, Horse Logging and an Under 16s heavy horse experience day. Come and spend the day with Hylands beautiful working horses and learn more about traditional skills still used all across its glorious Estate.

FriendsFest: 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 September FriendsFest will transport you into an immersive world of the popular TV show Friends. You will be treated to all the best sets, including Monica and Rachel’s apartment. You can grab a drink at Central Perk, or a bite to eat in Monica’s Moon Dance Diner, pose on the beach in Joey’s sand mermaid or go back in time to the gang’s high school days with an 80’s Silent Disco.

Ticket holders will also be able to try their hand at Smelly Cat Karaoke, warbling to Phoebe’s musical masterpiece, or have a game of table football in Joey and Chandler’s apartment, before taking a trip to Las Vegas where they can share a romantic snap with their loved one in theVegas Chapel of Love (just make sure you haven’t had one too many like Ross and Rachel...)

There will also be a whole host of other Friends inspired activities including themed food stalls and a cocktail bar for visitors to kick back and enjoy this mammoth Friends outdoor festival.

Heritage Open Days: 11 & 12 September Hylands opens its doors free of charge to reveal the secrets of its past, exclusively for Heritage Open Days. Enjoy free guided tours of the House led by our knowledgeable guides, or walk around at your leisure and visit one of our exhibitions on Hylands diverse ownership and rich history.

Open Air Cinema: 13, 14 & 15 September Hylands Estate regularly hosts outdoor cinema events throughout the summer – enjoy the splendour of the grounds at sunset while enjoying a picnic and a classic film! Enjoy classic films under the stars in an array of incredible settings. Bring your friends, family and a picnic and enjoy the sunset with your favourite film on a giant screen. The combination of classic film and beautiful surroundings makes for a truly magical experience!

All about Dogs Show: 24 & 25 September The UK’s largest event dedicated to dogs and all things doggy comes to Hylands glorious grounds. With fun dog shows, competitions, meet the breeds, exhibitors and expert advice, it’s the perfect place for you and your four legged friend.

Crafts For Christmas - Guild of Essex Craftsmen: 3 & 4 December Hylands House is full of Essex Craftsmen just waiting to help you find that unique or unusual Christmas gift!

Some craft demonstrations will also be taking place throughout the day

Christmas Soiree: 7 & 8 December The Cameo Players: return to Hylands House to present another of their acclaimed evening soirees devoted to Christmas! Please join us in the beautiful Banqueting Room in Hylands House for more festive fun. This year you are invited to experience the hustle and bustle of a country house preparing for Christmas. Join the lady of the house and her retinue for an evening of drama, poetry and prose celebrating the glory days of the Christmas House Party. There’ll be music too, with a selection of familiar songs to set your toes tapping. Of course no ‘Cameo’ evening would be complete without a dramatic grand finale guaranteed to send you away in a festive mood! Complimentary mince pie per guest. Tea, coffee and a pay bar will be available pre-show and during the interval.

Sleeping Beauty the Hylands Panto: 28 December The Panto Bus proudly presents Sleeping Beauty. In their third year at Hylands House The Panto Bus will deliver this timeless, traditional fairytale for all the family. It will be jam packed with all the fun, laughter, singing and dancing that The Panto Bus has become well known for. We follow the story of Aurora as she struggles to find true love and more importantly the truth about her childhood. One things for sure is she can always count on her best friend Muddles to cheer her up, even if it is by getting things wrong!! Will she learn of her of true place in the kingdom, Will Maleficent succeed in taking over and will muddles ever get ……. Un-muddled!?

Join us and find out as this show is sure to have you laughing, cheering and boo-ing all the way home…….

Oh yes it is!

Event programming details are correct at time of going to press, but are subject to change. Please contact Hylands directly for exact details.

Open air cinema comes to Chelmsford this summer as The Luna Cinema turns the beautiful Hylands House into the ultimate setting for three nights of classic films under the stars.

Bring a picnic or enjoy the fantastic hot food and full bar on site.

On the 13th September join Finn and Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as they unite with Hans Solo against the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order to ensure the Resistance receive intelligence concerning the whereabouts of the last Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker.

Then the 14th September watch the young Tom Cruise in Top Gun as daring pilot Maverick as he competes to be crowned one of the Navy’s elite fighter pilots.

Finally, on the 15th September come join us for the time of your life with the 1980s favourite Dirty Dancing!

Capacities are strictly limited and all tickets must be booked in advance, so don’t miss out on the cinematic event of the summer.

For information and to book please go to www.thelunacinema.com

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StablesVisitor Centre Originally built c. 1815, the exquisite Georgian red brick StablesVisitor Centre once housed 9 horses, six carriages and a harness room, with haylofts and bedrooms for staff on the first floor. The clock tower houses a mechanism installed by Chelmsford clock-maker, John Richmond, in 1825. Since its restoration in 2007 it has been open to the public and within its beautiful walls you will find a range of facilities to make your visit more enjoyable, including a café, gift shops, second hand book shop and gallery, resident artists’ studios, interpretation rooms, an education room and stabling for horses.

Stables Book Shop and Gallery The Friends of Hylands House, a voluntary and charitable organisation, run the second hand Bookshop located within the StableVisitor Centre.

Incorporated within the Bookshop is a small art gallery where samples of works are displayed by the various Hylands Artists who are resident within the Centre.

The Bookshop carries a good stock of second hand books covering many subjects and includes a large selection of collector and out of print books. The Friends rely on donations of all types of books which can be delivered and left at the Bookshop. The Bookshop is managed entirely by volunteers and all income is used in supporting various ongoing projects at Hylands Estate, as well as the promotion of the Park for use by the public.

Book shop opening times - Open daily from 10am Closing times vary depending on the time of year. Please check the StablesVisitor Centre Web page for closing times.

Hutton’s Courtyard Café Fully accessible and in the beautiful surroundings of the Grade II* listed StablesVisitor Centre, Hutton’s Courtyard Café is the perfect setting to meet friends for lunch or stop for a coffee or slice of cake while visiting the house or walking in the park. A family-run business serving locally sourced food, Hutton’s offers a wonderful selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, hot lunches, cream teas, homemade cakes and snacks. , Hutton’s also has a dog friendly patio with bowls of water and a buzzer for lone dog walkers, allowing you to enjoy a drink or snack without having to leave your four legged friend.Hutton’s also offers perfect location for a private function and large parties are welcome with advanced notice.

For more information please visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/huttons-courtyard-cafe or call 01245 346765.

Hutton’s is open from 8.30am - 5pm daily in the summer and 10am - 4pm in the winter (weather permitting).

The Dog friendly patio is open from 9am only during the winter months.

StablesVisitor Centre Gift Shop Set in our beautifully restored Georgian StablesVisitors Centre, our charming gift shop stocks the perfect selection of unique items to complement your visit to Hylands. Browse our amazing range of souvenirs, chocolates, local preserves, toiletries, toys and novelty items for children. We also hold an exclusive range of unique gifts hand crafted by our resident artists as well as plants grown locally for the Hylands estate, including a selection of herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses. You can also purchase admission tickets for entrance to the house while you browse.

The Gift Shop is open 10am - 4pm from March-December and 10am - 3pm in January & February.

Resident Artists’ Studios Set within the beautiful historic StablesVisitor’s Centre are our Resident artists’ studios. Located on the ground and first floor and open on Sundays and Mondays throughout the year, visitors can meet our diverse group of artists and craftsmen/women, view and purchase their unique artwork and order commissions. Working as a centre for creative development as well as a gallery, our resident artists also offer a variety of demonstrations, run workshops and invite other artists and groups to exhibit in the unique Clock Tower Gallery - quite possibly the smallest in the world - ! as well as holding an annual Art in the Park free event, showcasing their work and the work of other local artists.

Adventure Castle Play Area Bring your little adventurers to experience the thrill of our Adventure Castle Play area. Set at the northern end of the magnificent Hylands Park, the play area is a designated dog-free zone and features a castle hamlet with look-out tower, sensory games, a musical wall, swing cradle, and spinning disc - all great for inclusive play - and a large section of the castle wall is suitable for wheelchair users. The main castle is suitable for children 6 years and over, with the castle hamlet suitable for younger adventurers.

Next to our adventure castle is a picturesque picnic area where you can relax while your adventurers play, and our family-friendly Mauro’s In the Park outdoor café. This is a new addition to the well-established and popular family deli and tea room in nearby Writtle, where you can enjoy a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, cakes and cookies. Customer toilets and a changing place facility are also available.

Tuesday Toddle The Tuesday Toddle sessions are run approximately every month throughout the year, with a break during the school summer holiday period. The Toddles are an opportunity for parents with pre-school children to enjoy a guided walk in the park and garden areas surrounding Hylands House along with other parents with children of a similar age. The routes chosen for the walk on the whole take into account those with pushchairs although a short detour maybe necessary from time to time to avoid steps etc. Maximum of three children per adult.

The walk is followed by a craft activity which takes place upstairs in the StablesVisitor Centre in the Richmond Room.

Educational benefits The Tuesday Toddle is designed to offer educational benefits by fostering an appreciation of the natural environment and the seasonal changes. The sessions therefore take place even if the weather is less favourable!

It is important that both children and parents are dressed appropriately for the weather conditions including suitable footwear – this way, children learn that the outdoors is a fun place to be. Remember sun hats and sun creams when the sun is out too.

Other benefits include the opportunity for toddlers to socialise with young people whilst still in the company of their parent. During the craft activity the children are also starting to experience a similar learning environment to which they will meet when they start school. Parents too enjoy the opportunity of meeting with others who have children the same age.

Please ask for a Welcome Pack if this is your first Toddle.

Booking is essential. Please telephone 01245 605523 to book your place.

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Once you have finished browsing around our covered and outdoor areas, our coffee shop provides hot/cold drinks, homemade cakes and scones as well as a large selection of sandwiches and hot food.

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Opening Times & Admission Hylands House 1 April to 30 September: Sundays & Mondays only, 10am - 5pm (last admission one hour before closing) 1 October to 31 March: Closed Hylands Park is open to the public every day throughout the year. The gates at the park entrances are opened at 7.30am and are closed and locked at the following times: January: 5pm February & March: 6pm April: 8pm May: 9pm June & July: 10pm August: 9pm September: 8pm October: 7pm November & December: 5pm Please note that access to the House and park may be restricted at certain times due to large-scale events; to check opening times, please visit http://www.chelsmford.gov.uk/hylands-opening-times or call 01245 605500 StablesVisitor Centre Summer (April-Sept): Winter (Oct-Dec & March): January & February:

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