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.
Highlights of what's going on in Hill Close Gardens.Access Key: 1
Opening times and directionsAccess Key: 2
How to become a MemberAccess Key: 3
How to become a VolunteerAccess Key: 4
Find out what’s onAccess Key: 5
Venue hire at Hill Close GardensAccess Key: 6
Full contact details of who to contact and howAccess Key: 7
This Month in the Gardens
If you are coming this weekend to visit Hill Close Gardens have a look at the Gardener Supervisor's list of the plants which are at their best at the moment, and where to find them.
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The Nursery is now
even bigger
Don't forget to visit the nursery and plant sales area. There are interesting plants and fresh produce from the Gardens for sale each weekend.
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Hill Close Gardens Events 2009
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
19 - 21 June and 26 - 28 June,
Rhodohypoxis Display in the Auricula Theatre
During opening times: Friday and Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm
More> - Saturday, 4 July, Wartime in the Gardens
11 am to 5 pm, free, normal admission charges apply
More> - Friday, 10 July, Gardener's Guided Walk
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm, £2, normal admission charges apply
More> - Saturday, 11 July, Children's Garden Day
11 am to 5 pm, free, adult admission charges apply
More> - Friday, 31 July, Heritage Education’s Big Bug Hunt
10 am or 11 am, £5 per child, accompanying adults free
More> - Wednesday, 5 August, The Pirates of Hill Close
10 am or 11 am, £2.50 per child up to
10 yrs, accompanying adults free
More> - Friday, 14 August, Gardener's Guided Walk
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm, £2, normal admission charges apply
More> - Children's Garden Trails available every weekend when the gardens are open
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- Weekend openings 2009
The gardens will be open from Easter, April 10, until Saturday, October 24.
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Opening times
Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm
Fridays and Sundays 2pm - 5pmAdmission 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>
Summer at Hill Close Gardens
Summer is the time to see the prolific displays of flowers and buy produce grown by our gardeners. More>
Spring at Hill Close Gardens
In spring and early summer the fruit blossom and spring bulbs are at their best. 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
Lottery grant for celebrating the history of Hill Close Gardens. Full Story »
New Chairman Appeals For Volunteers. Full Story »
A “Crafty” Apple Day at Hill Close Gardens, Sunday, 19 October. Full Story »
Job Opportunities
Hill Close Gardens currently has three volunteer vacancies. More>
Introducing Hill Close Gardens
Rest inside the little brick summer houses and
listen to birdsong
Talk to the gardeners who tend the plots
Wander along the old paths and discover
16 individual plots
Discover unusual types of fruit and vegetables
from Victorian times
Find out how local people saved Hill Close Gardens
from destruction
Relax with tea and homemade cakes in our amazing
'green' Hill Close Centre
