Cheslyn House and Gardens

Open all year round, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day November to February - 9am to 4pm March and October - 9am to 6pm April to September - 9am to 8pm

1.1ha formal gardens in Watford. 1 route and 14 points of interest

Points of interest

  • Aviary
  • Brick Arch
  • Entrance Sign
  • Henry and Daisy Colbeck
  • Indian bean tree
  • Maidenhair tree
  • Pond
  • Sculpture
  • Spring planting
  • Sweet gum
  • Toilets
  • Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipfera)
  • Unusual plants

On Site Facilities

  • Car Park (Free)
  • Disabled Access
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Pushchair Friendly Paths
  • Toilets

Park Information

Henry and Daisy Colbeck originally owned the house and gardens. A renowned architect, Henry Colbeck designed Cheslyn House and, together, the couple created the original gardens.  Visit today and you will be able to enjoy;-

  • Formal, open area
  • Semi-natural woodland area
  • Pond
  • Aviary with budgerigars, quail, assorted finches and other varieties of small birds
  • Wildlife and plants

The house can be hired for some events:

  • Horticultural
  • Educational
  • Small charity/community/voluntary functions

Please note that there is Wheelchair access to the formal open area at the front and limited wheelchair access to the semi natural woodland area at the back.

Dogs are permitted in the gardens on leads. Please clean up after your dog.

How to get here

Parking:

There is a small car park off of Nascot Wood Road, WD17 4SL and limited roadside parking. Directions here

Public Transport Information:

The R8 and 318 buses stop close to the garden.

Watford Junction Train Station is approximately 25 minutes walk away.

Further information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk

Cycling:

Easily accessed by bike from the town centre, there is no cycling permitted on site