Get Better in Chelmsford
Join host Richard as he sits down with the people building, creating, and shaping Chelmsford.
Get Better in Chelmsford shines a light on the fascinating stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders who have unlocked the secret of building something that matters. From organisations that have been going strong for over a century to grassroots movements that started with a poster in a coffee shop - these are the stories of people driven by passion, rooted in Chelmsford.
Get Better in Chelmsford
S3 E1: More Than A Garden With Sue Carter
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What if the garden sold itself - you just had to get people through the gate?
In this episode, Richard speaks to Sue from RHS Hyde Hall, one of just five RHS gardens in the country and firmly on Chelmsford's doorstep. From the sweeping hilltop views to the plot-to-plate vegetable garden, Sue shares what makes Hyde Hall so much more than its horticultural reputation suggests.
They explore how Hyde Hall balances its national RHS identity with deeply local roots - with 80% of visitors coming from Chelmsford and Southend - and how the team is working to welcome new audiences through the pound-entry scheme, National Lottery access, school visits, and family events like the Great Garden Gameathon.
Sue also opens up about wellbeing, the quiet power of being in nature, and why a garden that's constantly growing never really stays the same.
With nearly 440,000 visitors a year - and a lavender walk on the horizon - the next milestone is half a million. Come and help them get there.
Hyde Hall is open every day from 10am. No booking needed. Just turn up.
Recorded at:
City Space
https://city-space.co.uk/
@city_space_chelmsford
Website:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall
Instagram:
@rhshydehall
Where to find Get Better in Chelmsford:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/get-better-in-chelmsford
Created in collaboration with:
Better Agency @betteragency
Chelmsford City Council: @chelmscouncil