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Hill Close Gardens

 

Opening Times

 

Opening times are between April and mid October on Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm, Fridays and Sundays 2pm - 5pm.

Admission Charges
Adults £3.50
Children 5-16 yrs £1, includes garden trail
Children under 5 yrs free
Members free, no credit cards
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Useful Links

 
 

Download the Children's Events Calendar 2012

 

To print off your own copy of the events calendar -

Download children's events calendar in PDF format

(PDF format)

Education

Schools Programme for 2012-13
We now have an exciting range of education programmes for children aged three to eleven years.  All of our programmes are linked to the curriculum and provide a wide variety of experiences and activities for children and staff to enjoy.  These range from social, environmental and scientific to language and creativity.

School visits can be arranged at any time during the year and our Education Officer will plan and lead your visit. Our Education Team will look after you and ensure your visit is a success.

To find out more follow the links below -

bulletFoundation Years>

bulletKey Stage 1>

bulletKey Stage 2>

bulletInformation Pack>

bulletList of potentially harmful plants>

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To contact Nicola Hawley, our Education Officer, telephone: 01926 493339 or e-mail: educationofficer@hcgt.org.uk

Education Team
Any volunteers interested in helping should write to Nicola Hawley at Hill Close Gardens Centre, Bread & Meat Close, Warwick CV34 6HF.

Education Garden
Work is now complete and the Garden has been formally opened. Children, with help from the Education Team, have been busy planting and the garden is maturing beautifully. If you are interested in seeing the plans and planting list follow this link - more>

Children's Events 2012

Thursday, 16 February, Children's Workshop: New Life in the Gardens
10.30 am to 12 noon and 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm, £3.50 per child, accompanying adult free.
Come and look for signs of new life in the gardens as spring approaches. Enjoy some hands-on craft activities and plant some seeds to take home. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To book your place call the Centre Manager, tel: 01926 493339.

For full list of activites for children more>.

Weekend and School Holidays

Every weekend from Easter to the end of October Children's Garden Trails
Three fun activities for children under 12 years. Join Lottie the ladybird, Henry the hedgehog and Art the amazing time travelling ant on their new trails around the gardens.

During all events, children must be accompanied by an adult.