Cheslyn House and Gardens
Nascot Wood Road
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About Cheslyn House and Gardens
Let little ones run free across magnificent landscaped grounds while you unwind in this peaceful Watford retreat, perfect for family picnics and leisurely afternoon escapes.
What's nearby
- Stagecoach Performing Arts School 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely! There was a gardener there taking care of the plants so it is well kept! It was a nice free little walk around with a few parking spaces. Benches to relax on and there was a toilet available if you really needed to go. Birds were very cute! Take close toed shoes as there are a couple of bramble and thorned plants about if you walk down the smaller paths. But very sweet little place to visit for a short wander. Small dog friendly if on a lead as there are birds that are easily scared and narrow paths. But it's very welcoming.
· via Google
A lovely garden that's actually a lot larger than you might think! There's an aviary, a pond, a small green area for chilling, and lots of flora. You can go on a nice nature walk and see lots of different plants & flowers, a lot of which are labelled. There are different paths. There's also Cheslyn House, which can be used for events like weddings; as I entered the gardens, a fancy wedding was taking place :) Not a lot of parking, but you can park on a side road too. A nice way to spend a couple of hours!
· via Google
A fantastic little hidden gem, this garden is so peaceful and beautiful 😍 The flowers were gorgeous and the aviary was lovely to view as well. We went on a Tuesday when coffee and cake are available as well, which added a nice touch to the visit. Will definitely return 😊👍
· via Google
Chessington house is a diamond in the rough! The gardens excellent, enormous variety of plants and shrubs from around the world. Free to enter and owned by the council, the house and garden can be booked for weddings/private events. There is a small tea room but the house is not open to view. Will definitely return to see the garden in a different season.
· via Google
Visitors say this garden features beautifully kept grounds with a wide variety of plants, an aviary, and tranquil paths to explore. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, making it a lovely spot for a relaxing walk. Guests appreciate that entry is free and mention the availability of restrooms and occasional coffee and cake.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4SL Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (716 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Watford