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Pilates In The Park

Pilates In The Park

by Gary Thomas | Mar 28, 2025 | Up Coming Events

Pilates In The Park Saturday 19th July 202511.30am with Neuma & BreathePilates with Ingrid Book at: www.neumapilates.co.uk Visit Website Back To...
Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

by Alan Payne | Mar 1, 2023 | Up Coming Events

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens are hosting their annual Classic Car and Bike Show on the 3rd of September 2023, an absolute must for all classic car and bike enthusiasts.   See More Back To...

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Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens,
43 Bocking End,
Braintree,
CM7 9AE.

The Gardens are open every day, except for Christmas Day and for certain Events through the year.

Opening Times

9:00am to 4:00pm – January, February.
9:00am to 5:00pm – March.
9:00am to 7:00pm – April.
9:00am to 8:00pm – May, June, July, August.
9:00am to 7:00pm – September.
9:00am to 6:00pm – October.
9:00am to 4:00pm – November December.

Note – The gates are locked at dusk.
Dusk is subject to seasonal variation, so closing times may vary from the schedule at the transitions.

No dogs, except for assistance dogs, to be kept on leads.
No consumption of  alcohol, except with the permission of the trustees.
No riding of bicycles, except for children under the age of 10.

General Enquiries
Phone: 01376 773066
Email: info@braintreeandbockinggardens.co.uk

Tennis Enquiries
Bookings may only be made online.
Phone: 01376 773070
Email: tennis@braintreeandbockinggardens.co.uk

© Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Trust 2017-2021. All Rights Reserved.

Registered Charity Number 212989

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We provide, maintain and preserve these unique and beautiful gardens as a community green space.

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens

1 week ago

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
Despite the weather last weekend, our community‑run Christmas Market lit up the gardens. Organised by Rachel Woodcraft at Festoon Events along with a handful of volunteers, local businesses, and brave traders created an affordable festive event, where Santa met hundreds of excited children.We were delighted to welcome local families, though the rain kept some visitors at home, the atmosphere remained warm and festive.Father Christmas met hundreds of excited children in the cosy Grotto, hearing their wishes and sharing memories that lit up room.Thanks to generous donations from local businesses - Gates Peugeot, Prince recycling ltd - SKIPS, C J Yates Construction Ltd, Braintree Garden Centre and B&Q Braintree for festive photo props and displays, the gardens were transformed into a wonderful festive scene. Those who braved the cold, wet conditions were greeted by mischievous Elves from Frederick Douglas Performing Arts Academy, a festive light trail, photo displays, including a 20ft Snowman and Father Christmas, Evo Inflatables - Kids Zone and more. The wonderful @Braintreevoices, Bocking Concert Brass - BCB, ADC Dance and Fitness, Jane Stringer and friends, Tesco for the gingerbread decorating who all entertained us throughout the three days.The fantastic Market stall holders, team in Coffee House in the Gardens and volunteers Friends of Bradford Street Braintree showed resilience offering handmade gifts, tasty treats, and mulled wine that added to the festive ambience.Thank you to everyone who came and helped make the Christmas magic happen. Lastly, a very special thanks to our Chairman - Alan Payne, Trustee - Stephen Becket, who worked tirelessly to instal the lighting and festive displays, Conrad Yates who helped install the fabulous Grotto, the sleigh, and all the reindeers and of course huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer Father Christmases, Anthony Reay, Les Priest and Conrad Yates for bringing the Christmas joy to so many children over the three days.We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed -Crown hire BSW Marquees Ltd volunteers, sponsors, traders, and all the wonderful families who supported the community event. We look forward to a brighter (and drier) event next year with an even larger turnout. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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It’s our final day of Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas Market and Santas Grotto 2025, and the sun has come out to play! Huge shout out to all of our amazing stall holders who have braved the weather over the last two days to bring their fabulous items for us all to get those early Christmas gifts, delicious food, and drinks from the bar!!Come down today to show your support them all, gates open free m 4pm - 9pm and entry is free to the market. The Groto is open from 4pm - 8pm. Follow the festive light trail to Santa’s Grotto, passing Santa’s Sleigh and his reindeer’s, take some photos with our 20ft snowman and Father Christmas, and we have the wonderful Bocking Concert Brass - BCB here today.We look forward to seeing you all very soon.Thank you to Gates Peugeot Prince recycling ltd - SKIPSC J Yates Construction Ltd Braintree Garden Centre Crown hire Evo Inflatables BSW Marquees Ltd Friends of Bradford Street Braintree and all our volunteers for helping to support this community event. ... See MoreSee Less

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