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Hill Close Gardens

The hidden hedged gardens of Warwick's Hill Close Gardens ...

are rare survivals of Victorian gardens once used by townsfolk living above their business to escape from the crowded town. Discover how owners came here after work or on Sundays to tend their plots or to relax.

Plant Nursery

 

The plant nursery is now open from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm every Wednesday through-out the year.

Keeping up to date

 

Want to keep up to date with the latest projects and developments in the Gardens all the year round, then visit the Garden Supervisor's blog.

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Download the Hill Close Gardens Newsletter

 

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Hill Close Gardens Events 2010

 
  • The Gardens are now closed until Friday, 2 April 2010
    but this does not stop us holding events in the Centre and the Gardens, weather permitting, such as Snowdrop Weekend See details below.
  • Tuesday Evening Series - Tuesday, 9 February 2010, Vegetable Growing: talk and tips - potatoes and root vegetables
    7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, £5. Book all four in advance only £16
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  • Sunday, 14 February and Monday, 15 February 2010, Snowdrop Weekend
    10.30 am to 4.00 pm, £3
    An opportunity to visit the Gardens when the snowdrops are at their best ...
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  • Tuesday Evening Series - Tuesday, 23 February 2010, Vegetable Growing: talk and tips - peas, beans and salads
    7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, £5
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  • Saturday, 6 March 2010, Spring Propagation Workshop
    10.00 am to 4.00 pm, £15 ( HCGs, NCCPG and HPS members £10)
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  • Children's Garden Trails available every weekend when the gardens are open
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  • Weekend openings 2010
    The gardens will be open from Easter, April 2, until Saturday, October 23.
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    Opening times
    Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm
    Fridays and Sundays 2pm - 5pm

    Admission Charges
    Adults £3
    Children up to 16 yrs and Members free
    All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Apples at Hill Close Gardens

 

The collection of historic apples is one of the outstanding horticultural features at the Gardens. More>

 

Spring at Hill Close Gardens

 

In spring and early summer the fruit blossom and spring bulbs are at their best. More>

 

Summer at Hill Close Gardens

 

Summer is the time to see the prolific displays of flowers and buy produce grown by our gardeners. More>

 

Autumn at Hill Close Gardens

 

Early autumn is one of the best times to visit the gardens. See asters and chrysanthemums at their best. More>

 

Press Releases

Autumn at Hill Close Gardens Full Story »

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New Chairman Appeals For Volunteers. Full Story »

 

Job Opportunities

There are no paid vacancies at the moment but there are always opportunities for volunteers.

Introducing Hill Close Gardens

 
Lovely Summerhouses
Rest inside the little brick summer houses and
listen to birdsong

Talk to Gardeners
Talk to the gardeners who tend the plots


Wander along the old paths
Wander along the old paths and discover
16 individual plots

Discover unusual types of fruit and vegetables
Discover unusual types of fruit and vegetables
from Victorian times

Find out how local people saved Hill Close Gardens
Find out how local people saved Hill Close Gardens
from destruction

Relax with tea and homemade cakes
Relax with tea and homemade cakes in our amazing
'green' Hill Close Centre