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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Discover beauty and inspiration through landscaped features, woodlands and walkways at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
Established in 1953 by distinguished plantsman Sir Harold Hillier, the magnificent collection of over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world are set within 180-acres.
Open all year, the Gardens display stunning seasonal variation and include 12 National Plant Collections, Gurkha Memorial Garden, 200 metre long summer flowering border, pond area, Bog Garden, the largest Winter Garden of its kind in Europe, and Children’s Education Garden which was opened in 2006 by Sir David Attenborough.
Events and exhibitions all year round, including annual Art In the Garden sculpture exhibition featuring 200 sculptures displayed around the Gardens from May to October.
Opening Times
2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £7.50 per ticket |
| Adult Group Ticket | £6.60 per ticket |
| Concession Ticket | £6.50 per ticket |
| Child Ticket | free |
Road Directions
The Gardens are situated between the villages of Ampfield and Braishfield, 2 miles north-east of Romsey. They are signposted from Romsey, on the A3090 on Winchester to Romsey road and the A3057 Stockbridge to Romsey road.
Public Transport Directions
By Rail/bus – the nearest bus and rail links are in Romsey
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Catering Provided
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Restaurant
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Visa
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for weddings
- Marquee Space Available
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
- Information Point