Discover the Serenity of Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens

Getting There

• Car

  From any location in Essex, navigate to the A120 road. If you're coming from Colchester, take the A1124 towards Braintree. If you're coming from Chelmsford, take the A131 towards Braintree. Continue on the A120 until you reach the Braintree town center. Follow signs for Braintree, and then use the local roads to reach Bocking End. The gardens are located at 43 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE. Parking may be available nearby, but be mindful of any parking restrictions.

• Train

  If you are traveling by train, you can take a train to Braintree Station from various locations in Essex. From London, catch the Greater Anglia train from Liverpool Street Station to Braintree, which takes approximately 1 hour. Once you arrive at Braintree Station, exit the station and walk towards the town center. From there, it is a 10-15 minute walk to Bocking End where the gardens are located. Follow signs towards the town center and then ask locals if you need help finding the gardens.

• Bus

  For those using public transportation, take a bus to Braintree town center. The bus services from nearby towns such as Chelmsford, Witham, and Halstead frequently operate. Check the local bus schedules such as First Essex or Arriva. Once you arrive at the bus station in Braintree, it is a short walk to Bocking End, approximately 10 minutes. Follow the signs or use a map app on your smartphone for the best route to 43 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE.