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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.

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Hill Close Gardens Events 2009

 

  • Although the gardens at Hill Close Gardens are now closed until Easter 2009, events are still taking place. The Centre can be booked at any time for a variety of events such as parties, meetings, lectures, seminars.
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  • Saturday, 17 January, Apple and Pear Fruit Tree Pruning
    10 am to mid-afternoon, £15 (£10 for members, free for garden volunteers)
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  • Saturday, 24 January, Garden Watch
    10.30 am to 12 noon or 2 pm to 3.30 pm, £2.50 per child, free for accompanying adults, booking essential
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  • Saturday - Sunday, 14-15 February, Snowdrop Show
    11 am to 4 pm each day, £3 (free for members and volunteers)
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  • Saturday, 14 March, Grafting
    10 am to mid-afternoon, £15 (£10 for members, free for garden volunteers)
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  • 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 Sunday, October 25.

    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>

 

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>

 

Snap Shots of 2008

 
Easter Egg Hunt and launch of the Children's Trails in March were a great success.

 

 
Paintings by Nigel Fletcher and inspired by Hill Close Gardens are on sale in the visitor centre.
 

Press Releases

Lottery grant for celebrating the history of Hill Close Gardens. Full Story »

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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 no job opportunities.

 

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