Visitor Information for Hillier Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Opening Days: Open daily all year apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Opening Times: Summer 10am to 6pm, Winter 9.30am to 4pm, Spring 10am to 5pm – last entry 1 hour before closing
Admission Prices: Adults £16.50 Children aged 5 to 16 years £4.75, Under 5’s Free
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Key Features of Hillier Gardens
Familiy Friendly . Arboretum . Pond . Champion Trees . Pinetum . Cafe & Restaurant . Play Areas . Mobility Buggy
About Hillier Gardens
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens & Arboretum are set in 180 acres of the Hampshire countryside with the UK’s largest collection of Champion Trees.
There are so many garden highlights including the Boardwalk, Acer Valley, Bog Garden, Gurkha Memorial Garden, Pinetum, Summer Meadow and Valley of Fire!
For children there is the Hill Top Adventures play area with timber play areas for scrambling and swings .
Try the Wobbly Bridge, if you dare and explore the Treehouse and Bog Garden.
And or a sensory experience visit the Education Garden.
Refreshments are available at the excellent Courtyard Café and Garden Restaurant & Tea Rooms with locally sourced and homemade food on offer.
There is a buggy bus for those with mobility impairments.
At Christmas watch out or the Light Up Trails event with light shows, lalzers, Christmas food and drink and superb entertainment!
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Contact Details for Hillier Gardens
Address: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Ampfield Nr. Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QA
Tel: 01794 368787
Email: info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
Web: Link here
Dogs at Hillier Gardens
Assitance Dogs only allowed in Hillier Gardens
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Accommodation near to Hillier Gardens
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Visitor Reviews of Hillier Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 Stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Hillier Gardens had to say:
“Beautiful gardens with lots of view points. Nice food in the cafe. Lovely shop and good facilities.”
“A beautiful and tranquil retreat. You could while away many hours wandering round the grounds.
There is a lovely cafe with welcoming staff.”
“I love coming to hilliers, especially with small children.
There are plenty of child friendly things to do as you walk around the estate”
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All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.
Map and Location of Hillier Gardens
Ampfield
Nr. Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QA
United Kingdom