Hylands House and Park
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Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, is to launch a host of corporate team building events at its magnificent Grade II* listed mansion and 574 acres of historic parkland. Chelmsford City Council who own Hylands is arranging the events in collaboration with two expert companies: Right Angle, recently awarded ‘Team Building Experience of the Year’ and Blue Hat. The team building will cater for groups from 10 to 300 and offer an array of activities. Some are based on trendy television series like ‘The Killing’ involving crime scene investigation, and the popular ‘It’s a Knockout’ and one is entitled the ‘Bear Grylls Survival Academy’, which aims to empower people, build resourcefulness and get the adrenaline pumping. Kate Gaskin, Director, Right Angle, said: “We are delighted to be working with Hylands Estate. The combination of an exquisite venue and outstanding team building activities and events will create the perfect location for any corporate event. We are so excited to be working with such a prestigious venue.” With the abundance of space at Hylands there will be a wide selection of indoor, outdoor and evening activities. Admission: Visiting Hylands Park, the One World Garden, the Pleasure Gardens and the Stables Visitor Centre is free. There is a small admission charge to visit the House, which contributes to the restoration fund for the Estate: Adults: £3.80 Concessions: £2.80 Accompanied children under 16 visit FREE. Opening Times: Hylands Park is open every day of the year. The gates at the entrances are opened at 7.30am, but closing time varies throughout the year between 5pm and 10pm. Hylands House: The house is closed during the winter season (1st October to 31st March). Open between 1st April and 30th September 10am to 5pm Sundays and Mondays. Castle Kiosk Changing Place and Toilets: Open daily 9.30am to 2pm. One World Garden: Open daily except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Monday to Friday 8am to 3.30pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. (4pm closure between 1st October and 31st March). Stables Visitor Centre: Open daily, check online for full details. | |||||||||||||||||||||