Does anyone live in Hylands House?

History. The last private owner lived in Hylands House until her death in 1962. It was in 1966, with the house in a desperate state of disrepair, that Chelmsford Borough Council purchased the Park for the people of Chelmsford to enjoy. Hylands Park was opened to the public only 10 days later.

What is Hylands House used for?

Hylands House & Estate has survived two World Wars and during World War II the Estate was the site for a German Prisoner of War Camp, and the House was used by the SAS as their headquarters. In 2019, Hylands House was used as a double for the White House in season three of the popular Netflix series The Crown.

Who lived at Hylands House?

When the First World War began, the Gooch family were the current residents, after Sir Daniel Gooch purchased Hylands in 1907. Sir Daniel and Lady Gooch handed over the ground floor of Hylands to the military, which was transformed into a hospital with five wards and 100 beds.

When was Hylands House built?

1730
Completed in 1730, Hylands House was an elegant, two-story red brick building in the Queen Anne style of architecture. The grounds were set out in the formal geometric style fashionable at the time, with a pleasure garden and small kitchen garden to the north of the house.

Are the toilets open in Hylands Park?

Our toilets in Market Road are open from 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 3.30pm on Sundays. The accessible facilities at Hylands Park are currently closed….Public toilets in Chelmsford.

Area Central Park
Location Behind park café
Accessible facilities Yes
Changing Places toilet No
Opening times Daylight hours

Is Hylands Park open during lockdown?

Although the park remains open, its car parks have been closed since April 3 until further notice. However this decision has been questioned by one dog owner who has said it flies contrary to government advice that driving to take a walk is lawful during the lockdown.

Is Hylands Park free?

Hylands House opens its doors free of charge to reveal the secrets of its history. On each Open Day an exhibition is displayed in the library, along with a Farmers’ & Crafts Market taking place by The Stables.

Who designed Hylands House?

Humphry Repton
Originally built as a modest red brick Queen Anne style home in 1730 by local MP Sir John Comyns, the house and parkland was redesigned by famous landscape designer and architect Humphry Repton. Hylands House was rescued from ruin by Chelmsford City Council and restoration was completed in 2007.

What is V festival called now?

Rize Festival
V Festival, which debuted in 1996, was last staged in 2017. It was replaced by a new event in Chelmsford, Rize Festival.

Is parking free at Hylands Park?

Chelmsford City Council is proposing a “small parking charge” at Hylands Park – which is currently free. The parking charge is yet to be determined but a discount is expected to be available for people who live in Chelmsford and contribute already to its upkeep via council tax.

Are the toilets open at Hylands House?

Update to Events & Services at Hylands Estate Hylands Park is open to pedestrians following the current guidelines. Public Health England and Government social distancing requirements remain in place at all times. The Writtle toilets are open.

Who is the owner of Hylands House Chelmsford?

It is owned and operated by Chelmsford City Council. The last private owner lived in Hylands House until her death until 1962. It was in 1966, with the House in a desperate state of disrepair, that Chelmsford Borough Council purchased the Park for the people of Chelmsford to enjoy. Hylands Park was opened to the public only 10 days later.

Is the Hylands House still a country house?

Today, Hylands is once again a stunning country house. It has an elegant facade and a sumptuous interior. A gracious Venus with the Apple sculpture greets you in the entrance hall that divides the two wings.

When did SAS take over Hylands House, Essex?

It became SAS headquarters in 1944, although Mrs Hanbury, the owner at the time, was not amused when an officer tried to drive his jeep up the grand staircase. After the death of Mrs Hanbury, the mansion was damaged by fire and the content auctioned.

How old was Christine Hanbury when she died?

Mrs Christine Hanbury died in 1962, aged 89, leaving the house and estate to her trustees, and for the final time in its history Hylands was again offered for sale. Chelmsford Borough Council purchased the house and estate at auction in 1966 and set about opening it to the public and eventually restoring both the House and the grounds.