Talliston House & Gardens

Talliston House & Gardens Once an ordinary house, Talliston has been transformed into Britain's Most Extraordinary Home.

Behind an arched oak door set in a thicket hedge lies Talliston House & Gardens. With a name that means ‘the hidden place’, this once ordinary house hides thirteen rooms, each set in a different time and place. Twenty-five years in the making, the project has taken a three-bedroomed, semi-detached, ex-council house in Essex and transformed it into a wonderland of inspirational locations. With an e

ver-evolving calendar of events, including fine dining at our regular supper club, unplugged gigs or open days, we invite you to explore this unique interior design project, art installation and venue for hire.

THE PRIEST HOLE COMPLETEDFor the tenth anniversary of the house we wanted to add something special. Discovering a void s...
23/08/2026

THE PRIEST HOLE COMPLETED
For the tenth anniversary of the house we wanted to add something special. Discovering a void space behind the cupboards in the Boiler Room, it was decided that what the Watchtower was missing was a priest hole!

While all the construction was done last year, the final finishing touch was a hand-sewn canopy for the area. This was originally the task of John Tarrow's godmother, Beryl, but as she passed earlier this year, it was not until summer that we found a seamstress to finish her work.

So: now we have another room within Talliston – hiding in plain sight for only those who know.

TALLISTON WRITERS' CIRCLE: A GRAND DAY OUTThe Sudbury Murder Club Starting at the Sudbury Arts Centre writers our writer...
16/08/2026

TALLISTON WRITERS' CIRCLE: A GRAND DAY OUT
The Sudbury Murder Club
Starting at the Sudbury Arts Centre writers our writers were set the task of creating a cozy murder using the locations of the town to shape the story (based on the Talbot Trail).

08/08/2026

RELAXING IN THE BOATHOUSE
Norwegian style meets heavenly bathing in our 80s bathroom. Originally planned for the back garden, planning permission forced a rethink to this new location. But what better way to shower, bathe or wee your way through the day...

ESSEX LIFE AFTERNOON TEA A-LISTThe best afternoon teas in Essex that you should tryBy Katy PearsonFrom heritage jam make...
08/08/2026

ESSEX LIFE AFTERNOON TEA A-LIST
The best afternoon teas in Essex that you should try
By Katy Pearson

From heritage jam makers and storybook house tours to seaside hotels, country estates and vintage tearooms, Essex offers afternoon tea with plenty of personality. At these handpicked spots you can savour tiers piled high with homemade sandwiches, scones and patisserie, whether you’re in a secret garden, by the sea or in the heart of town.

Talliston House & Gardens, Great Dunmow
Every week everything stops for tea at Talliston House & Gardens. The vintage tea parties are held Wednesday to Sunday weekly, from noon-3pm.

The elegant afternoon teas start with an exploration of the house and gardens. You can wander the labyrinth of rooms and gardens, before relaxing in the Victorian watchtower for high tea.

Dine from vintage bone china at the chapel refectory table upon a fresh spread of homemade cakes, scones, tasty sandwiches and savoury snacks, plus a choice of refreshing beverages from around the globe.

https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/essex/26289750.best-afternoon-teas-essex-try

£44.99, talliston.com/afternoon-tea

JUST ANNOUNCED:Talliston Cheese & Wine Tasting Experiencehttps://www.talliston.com/cheese-and-wine-experienceJoin us for...
30/07/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED:
Talliston Cheese & Wine Tasting Experience
https://www.talliston.com/cheese-and-wine-experience

Join us for an extraordinary journey at this decidedly different cheese and wine pairing and tasting evening.

Back by popular demand, join us for an extraordinary journey for your tastebuds at this decidedly different cheese and wine pairing and tasting evening.

It promises to be an unforgettable after-dark experience as you sip and savour your way through the house. We'll be visiting seven rooms paired with fine wines and decadently delicious cheeses.

Saturday 7 or Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 17:00 – 21:30
An Unmissable Evening Event
Seven rooms. Seven wines. Seven cheeses.

The evening begins with an introduction to cheese and wine pairing, before starting our journey travelling room by room, sampling the seven signature wines, tasting the artisan cheeses and nibbles, and exploring the settings as we go. Afterwards they'll be time to relax in the candlelit interiors.

STRICTLY LIMITED TO 12 PLACES PER EVENT
BOOK NOW!

ANNOUNCING HALLOWEEN SEASON 2026Head over to Talliston's website to be the first to get the chance of booking for our 20...
26/07/2026

ANNOUNCING HALLOWEEN SEASON 2026
Head over to Talliston's website to be the first to get the chance of booking for our 2026 spooky season. Between Monday 19 October -- Sunday 1 November 2026 we'll be gearing up the ghosts and hotwiring the hauntings for our afternoon tea, enchanted evening and B&B stayovers.

See the website under Five-Star B&B.

GOT PLANS FOR 2027?No? Well, our Talliston calendars from February 2027--January 2028 just went live today, so if you wa...
26/07/2026

GOT PLANS FOR 2027?
No? Well, our Talliston calendars from February 2027--January 2028 just went live today, so if you want to be the first to grab those key dates for Valentine's Day, Easter, Hallowe'en or Christmas, now's your chance.

UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION
https://www.talliston.com/bandb

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
https://www.talliston.com/experiences

A GRAND DAY OUT: THE SUDBURY MURDER CLUBWHENSaturday 15 August 2026 from 10:30--15:00WHEREThe town of SudburySTART POINT...
16/07/2026

A GRAND DAY OUT: THE SUDBURY MURDER CLUB

WHEN
Saturday 15 August 2026 from 10:30--15:00

WHERE
The town of Sudbury

START POINT
Sudbury Arts Centre, St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EA

WHAT DO I NEED
Writing paper, laptop, packed lunch (or buy on the walk), good walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing and accessories (!)

HOW WILL IT WORK
Starting at the Sudbury Arts Centre writers will be set a story task and use the locations of the town to shape the story. Bring picnic lunch, or if wet, we can stop at a suitable eatery. After the event, polish and finish and place in the Talliston Writers’ Circle big black book of stories.

JOIN US FOR A CREATIVE ADVENTURE!
We now need to get an idea of who is planning on coming to this event. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can work out story and car pooling.

Cars already confirmed going from:
Bishop’s Stortford
Great Dunmow

Email [email protected] to be involved...

THE FOUNTAIN COURTYARD SUMMERHOUSENew panels for our summerhouse in the back garden courtyard. By willow weaver Jane Fro...
15/07/2026

THE FOUNTAIN COURTYARD SUMMERHOUSE
New panels for our summerhouse in the back garden courtyard. By willow weaver Jane Frost.

Her studio and workshop are in the Cambridgeshire fens, where sky, land and water often merge in mist, dust or mud. She draws, stitches, weaves and constructs work with natural, recycled and adapted materials. She construct larger pieces with growing materials, still using structures of weaving, spinning and stitching.

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Talliston, Newton Green
Great Dunmow
CM61DU

Telephone

+447760171100

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