Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
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Discover beauty and inspiration through landscaped features, woodlands and walkways at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
Established in 1953 by distinguished plantsman Sir Harold Hillier, the magnificent collection of over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world are set within 180 acres.
Open all year, the Gardens display stunning seasonal variation and include 12 National Plant Collections, Gurkha Memorial Garden, 200 metre long summer flowering border, pond area, Bog Garden, the largest Winter Garden of its kind in Europe, and Children’s Education Garden which was opened in 2006 by Sir David Attenborough.
Events and exhibitions all year round, including annual Art In the Garden sculpture exhibition featuring 200 sculptures displayed around the Gardens from May to October.
The Stuff of Dreams - a House in the Trees! Our fabulous new play features are now open. With the help of our sponsors and the skill of the design team and contractor, the Gardens now have a very special house, supported on stilts and seeming to float in the crown of a magnificent pine tree. Supported by Hampshire County Council the tree house is built to include visitors of all abilities, this house and play feature will be enjoyed by young and old.
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| Summer 2012 (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter 2012 (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On Site Car Parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Catering Provided
- Full liquor licence
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Restaurant
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours or more.
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Min group size - 10.
- Visa
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for weddings
- Marquee Space Available
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
- Information Point
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Adult Group Ticket | £6.60 per ticket |
| Adult Ticket | £8.95 |
| Child Ticket | Free |
| Concession Ticket | £7.95 |
Price includes a voluntary donation to enable us to conserve, develop and exhibit our world renowned Gardens and plant collection - please become a Gift Aid Visitor today! (Prices are subject to change)
Road Directions
The gardens are situated between the villages of Ampfield and Braishfield, 2 miles north-east of Romsey. They are signposted from Romsey, on the A3090 on Winchester to Romsey road and the A3057 Stockbridge to Romsey road.
Public Transport Directions
By rail/bus – the nearest bus and rail links are in Romsey.
