"Our sincere thanks"
"To all the Friends of Hylands House who help to man our Bookshop and keep it running, sincere thanks from the Committee."
The Friends of Hylands House
Registered Charity No 1059969
Our upcoming events
For more 'Open Days' in the House with exhibitions presented by Linda and Shirley, do keep an eye on the new Hylands Estate website >
If you are not a member and wish to come to any of our events, please get in touch by contacting us here, and your email will be forwarded to the right person
Please remember to add your telephone number or you may wish to join us…
Please remember to add your telephone number or you may wish to join us…
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20th April 2021Annual General MeetingThe 'Annual General Meeting' followed by a talk by Graeme Cooper on the Special Air ServiceHylands House
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23rd March 2021Afternoon Tea - Book TeamA afternoon tea to celebrate the work of the Book Team
(With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund)
Hylands House
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8th March 2021Serendipity - 'In All Directions'An entertaining afternoon with Serendipity Productions - 'In All Directions' and teaHylands House
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13th December 2020Christmas Lunch for MembersChristmas lunch at Hylands House for our members
Unfortunately due to the current pandemic this event has been cancelled
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21st April 2020Annual General MeetingAnnual General MeetingUnfortunately due to the current pandemic this has been postponed until further notice
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2nd February 2020Afternoon TeaAn afternoon with Trinity Music and Drama and tea in the banqueting roomHylands House
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15th December 2019Christmas LunchThe Friends of Hyland House Christmas lunch
Hylands House
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7th October 2019Fool's Gold
'A Fool’s Gold show is rooted in music, but is much more than just a concert performance. Our live show uses live music, story and projected visuals to weave a fascinating show for all ages.
As well as performing the songs live, we reveal the stories behind the songs, the histories and mysteries, tragedies and romances that gave rise to original and very well known songs.'Hylands House
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11th September 2019The Strictly Tea Dance‘The Strictly Tea Dance’ takes place on board the air-conditioned ‘Tereza Joanne’, a large venue boat moored in the Royal Docks in London’s East End. There will be three-and-a half-hour's of entertainment - part show and part get-up-and-dance, with a showcase of ballroom and Latin dances presented by professional dancers. You will enjoy savoury afternoon tea canapés on arrival, a classic afternoon tea and limitless tea and coffee.
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Postponed due to unforeseen circumstances until 23/07/19
24th May 2019Suffolk Coastal TourExploring the fragile and fascinating Suffolk Coast with visits to Southwold and Aldeburgh and enjoying a fish and chip lunch at the famous Flora Tea Rooms on Dunwich beachExcursion
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9th April 2019Annual General MeetingFriends of Hylands House Annual General MeetingHylands House
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10th February 2019Chelmsford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic SocietyA concert by members of 'Chelmsford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society' followed by 'Afternoon Tea' by ChicksHylands House
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9th December 2018Christmas Celebration for MembersOur Christmas celebration for membersHylands House
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19th November 2018Cruising into ChristmasAnother cruise on the Thames – this time starting at Greenwich with a free visit to the National Maritime Museum.
The cruise is later in the afternoon when you will see buildings lit up for Christmas.
Then it’s back on the coach for a tour of ‘Christmas London’ by night, including a stop in Covent Garden.
At 7.30 it will be back to the coach to head for a fish and chip supper on the way home.Excursion
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14th October 2018A Film Evening with John HowdenA film evening with one of our talented members – film-maker, John Howden.
Plus a buffet supper in the banqueting roomHylands House
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19th September 2018Tour - This Country Called EnglandA new tour - ‘This Country called England’
The tour starts at Kingston upon Thames and includes a 2-course lunch in Thames Ditton.
After lunch there is a cruise past ‘the Queen’s backyard’ to the meadows at Runnymede.Excursion
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29th June 2018Farm Park, The CotswoldsA visit to Farm Park in the Cotswolds, the home of Adam Henson from BBC’s ‘Country File’.
By coach from West Hanningfield and ChelmsfordExcursion
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22nd May 2018Quiz EveningA quiz evening with Wendy and Chris Hibbitt, in the banqueting room, plus supper. If you are a keen quizzer we would love to welcome you!Hylands House
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10th April 2018Annual General MeetingOur Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk by the well-known Chelmsford leader of walks, Alan PamphilonHylands House
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14th February 2018Exhibition - Weddings from 1770Hylands House
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10th December 2017Christmas PartyOur apologies, due to heavy snow, this event had to be cancelledHylands House
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25th November 2017Christmas in
Faversham & CanterburyFaversham, nestling between the rolling hills of the North Downs and the North Kent marshes, is one of our most historic Market towns. The Cathedral town of Canterbury is just ten miles away. Today we visit both beginning with lunch at an historic old pub in Faversham before an afternoon of shopping and sightseeing in the heart of Canterbury with the option to enjoy Choral Evensong in the Quire at the very heart of Canterbury Cathedral.Excursion - £44.50
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13th-14th November 2017Thursford SpectacularA two day trip to view the biggest Christmas Show in Europe. We spend the night in the splendid Sprowston Manor Hotel to the north of Norwich. Our trip includes best seats in the house at the Thursford Spectacular on Monday 13th November and a day in Norwich on Tuesday, 14th November and. All trips are included, but there is £25 added for single occupancy of the room at the hotel.Excursion - £155.00
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20th October 2017Secret LondonThis tour takes from High Holborn and Hatton Garden to Holland and includes visits to the Tudor Hall at the Honorable Society of Gray’s Inn, Leather Lane, London’s oldest Catholic church and the dazzling interiors of Leighton House. We stay in Holborn for lunch. Do your own thing (there’s lots of choice)Excursion - £45.50
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8th October 2017Southend Boys & Girls Choir
Our sincere apologies but due to unforeseen circumstances
this event has had to be cancelled -
10th & 11th September 2017 (10am - 4pm)Heritage Open Days‘The Pryor family at Hylands’ – 1858 – 1904
For the Heritage Days this year we have a brand new exhibition -about the Pryor family who lived in Hylands House from 1858 to 1904. We have some wonderful photographs from the late 1800s. Find out who was in the House at each census; where the servants came from, and why some of the grandchildren were there. Do you know which lady who became very well-known was once a governess for three of the grandchildren in the House? -
8th, 9th & 10th August 2017 (10am - 4pm)Hylands in WW1If you missed this exhibition the last time round, we are once again displaying pictures and stories of ‘Hylands in World War 1’. You’ll be able to read the stories of some of the 1,500 soldiers who were patients in Hylands Military Hospital. We even have some actual Belgian records for the Belgian soldiers. There are also the stories of the Voluntary Aid Detachments – mostly well bought up young ladies from the area who ‘helped’ with the nursing. Sir Daniel and Lady Gooch financed the hospital and Sir Daniel even made some of the bedside cabinets. They also equipped the hospital with an operating theatre and an X-ray machine! -
6th August 2017Royal London & Buckingham PalaceWe meet our guide at 10.30am to purchase morning refreshments in the Crypt Café at St Paul's Cathedral. During the morning we explore Royal London ancient and modern – the official residence of the reigning British monarch for more than twelve hundred years.
Our entertaining coach tour looks at birth places, residences, scandals and successes. In the afternoon we visit Buckingham Palace.
We break for lunch by the river on the South Bank where there’s a variety of lunch options. If you wish to use your own wheelchair or rollator let me know when you book this tour.Excursion - £52.50
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13th June 2017Midsomer Murders Country
& The Goring Gap CruiseThe Goring Gap is the dramatic gorge where the mighty River Thames chiselled its way through the Chiltern Hills during The last Ice Age.
Nearby are picturesque locations filmed as the fictional county of Midsomer, Dorchester. We round off the day with a 90 minute cruise through the Goring Gap.Excursion - £52.50
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11th June 2017Serendipity - "This England" -
26th April 2017Brick Lane Musical - "St Georges"50 seats have been booked for a St Georges Day Show at the Brick Lane Music Hall, London. This show includes a delicious Afternoon Tea during the interval and coach travel to and from the Music Hall. The show will will include stacks of laughter that I am sure you will enjoy. No bad language. Bar open throughout.Excursion - £51.00
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11th April 2017Annual General Meeting -
19th February 2017Afternoon Tea with Spirit of Song (Harmony vocals -
11th Dec 2016Christmas Party -
16th Oct 2016A Film Evening
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11th & 12th Sep 2016Heritage Open Days -
12th Jun 2016Chelmsford Young Generation
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4th May 2016Coach Trip to Exbury Gardens -
12th Apr 2016Annual General Meeting -
9th Apr 2016Coach Trip to Downton Abbey
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28th Feb 2016A concert of light classical music with Flautista, followed by afternoon tea
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23rd Dec 2015Carols by Candlelight - Albert Hall
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13th Dec 2015Christmas Party - Hylands House
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17th Oct 2015Trip to Bletchley Park
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4th Oct 2015Quiz - Hylands House -
13th & 14th Sep 2015Heritage Days - The Hanbury Years
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15th Aug 2015Coach Trip - Men with Splendid Hearts - (WW1 in Rural Essex)
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10th May 2015Southend Children's Choir
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1st Apr 2015Coach Trip - Highclere Castle - (Downton Abbey)
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8th Feb 2015Afternoon Tea Concert - Our 20th Anniversary
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2015
Opening of Refurbished
Book Shop -
2014
AGM Presentation
2014
Afternoon Tea & Concert
2014
Bookshop Tea Party
2014
Chelmsford Young Generation -
2013
The Magic of the Musicals
2013
Heritage Open Weekend
2013
“What the Dickens”
2013
Chelmsford Young Generation -
2012
Christmas Day
2012
Christmas Party
2012
Marborough House Visit
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