Events for 2024
Braintree charity The John Ray Trust is delighted to be holding a nature event for families in the John Ray Gardens on 14 August 2024 from 11am to 3pm.
Huge thank you to the local companies and individuals who have been kind enough to support the Gardens and donate some fantastic raffle prizes.
Every penny raised from this event goes straight into the charity, helping to maintain our beautiful gardens.
So please get your cash out and buy some raffle tickets on the day.
Tickets are £5 each.
Previous Events
Brass Band Concerts in The Gardens
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens are hosting their popular Brass Band Concerts in The Gardens throughout this summer.
Festival in The Gardens
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens are hosting their much loved Festival in The Gardens on the 25th and 26th of May 2024.
Little Legs Festival
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens are hosting their much loved Little Legs PreSchool festival 12th June – 14th June. For just the entry price you can stay for as long as you like for the day you have purchased.
Visited our Playground?
We have a wonderful playground in the Gardens to relax whilst your child uses up some energy! the playground is has a safety surface so you can relax whilst supervising.
Have you seen our Blogs?
Whether it’s a brass band or a classic car show, read our blogs to see the latest events that have been held at the Gardens, there’s always something going on.
Visited our History Page?
The gardens were donated by Sydney Courtauld in 1888. Sydney Courtauld was the nephew of Sam Courtauld, who founded what was to become the largest textile manufacturer in the world. Sydney started to work for the ..more
Did you know?
We have a Hide in the gardens where you can watch the wildlife – it is available for disabled too – there is a stumpery too which also encourages the flora and fauna.