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
The Gardens Calendar
If you are planning to visit the Gardens in 2012 and would like to know what is looking at its best and when, you can view the 2011 calendar. More>
Plant Nursery
The plant nursery is now open from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm every Wednesday through-out the year.
To download the nursery stocklist More>
Please note: customers only wishing to buy plants but not to look round the gardens do not pay for admission.
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Award-Winning Guidebook
Hill Close Gardens
in the News
On 10 June the Birmingham Post featured an interesting article by Alison Jones on Hill Close Gardens. The article traces the history of the gardens from the past through to the present day.
To read more>
Award-Winning
Guide Book
In 2009, the Historic Gardens Foundation awarded Hill Close Gardens the prize for the "Best Guidebook to Gardens in England and Wales". The guide book is on sale in the Visitor Centre.
Hill Close Gardens
The Social History
These gardens are a very rare example of Victorian detached leisure gardens which were originally located on the outskirts of many towns. More>
The Restoration
Local people worked tirelessly to save Hill Close Gardens from destruction and redevelopment. The massive clearance and restoration effort that followed has created a site of national importance. More>
The Gardens Today
Today the Gardens are beautifully restored and have become a significant historic and educational amenity for the local population. More>
Hill Close Gardens Events 2012
- Hill Close Gardens, the Gardens only are now closed until Friday, 6 April 2012. However, events will still be taking place and plants can be purchased from the Plant Nursery every Wednesday, 10.00am to 2.00pm.
- Monday - Friday, 6 - 10 February and 13 - 17 February, Special opening of the Gardens to visitors
10.30 am to 3.30 pm
More> - Thursday, 16 February, Children's Workshop: New Life in the Gardens
10.30 am to 12 noon and 2.00 pm to 3.30pm, £3.50 accompanying adult free More>
- Saturday- Sunday, 18 - 19 February, Snowdrop Display and Garden Visit
11.00 am to 4.30 pm, normal entry charges
More>
- For Schools, Plant Hunters Programmes
These programmes have been developed for Key Stages 1 and 2
More>
- Weekend openings 2012
The gardens will be open from Friday,
6 April, until Sunday, 14 October.
Opening times
Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm
Fridays and Sundays 2pm - 5pmAdmission Charges
Adults £3.50
Children 5-16yrs £1, includes garden trail
Children under 5 yrs free
Members free
*Apologies but payment by credit or direct debit cards not accepted. 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>
Hill Close Gardens Orchard
Award-Winning Guidebook
Photo Competition 2011
Hill Close Gardens and National Gardens Scheme Competition winners
Results>
Press Releases
Search for the Heaviest Apple at Warwick's HIll Close Gardens
Full Story>
Job Opportunities
Hill Close Gardens currently has one voluntary job opportunity. We are always looking for volunteers to help in the gardens and the Visitor Centre cafe, or to help with the education activities.
Property Manager (Voluntary) 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
