Join our monthly Drop-In sessions ‘Grow, Learn and Explore’, where toddlers, pre-school children and their parent/carers are introduced to playing and learning outdoors. Even babies are invited to join in the fun. Each month we explore the wonder and magic of Hill Close Gardens, looking for the seasonal changes in nature, spotting birds, hunting for …
Our volunteers have done incredible work in tidying the nursery but we are left with some substantial piles of soil and rubble left from previous work. This needs moving to gaps around the garden and, for what remains, to a skip. And there’s always work to do on the compost, so we might turn our …
Join Us for a Garden Experience Day! This is a fantastic way to support a small independent local charity, and enjoy a day outside in a beautiful setting with likeminded people. To learn more and book your place, please click here.
Our free entry Community Day will take place on Sunday 12th April this year. This has been a fantastic event in the past, with well over 190 visitors at our November Community Day. Many of these visitors came from our local community who enjoyed the family activities and our wonderful gardens. Please come and join us again …
Apple Weekend and Country Fair – arts and crafts and a celebration of all things apple. Our annual Apple Weekend and Country Fair this year is 10th and 11th October so come along and join us to enjoy: Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)
Our annual Bee Wild Event is an opportunity to learn about bees and wildlife in our local area. This is a free event but donations to our Charity are very welcome. See a display of local insect photography Have a go at some activities inspired by the natural world Get advice on bats, bees, butterflies …
Hop into spring with our little bunnies and flower crafts. Join us for some spring themed fun – crafts, a garden walk, maybe some digging and planting, finishing with stories and rhymes Our monthly Drop-In for pre-school children and their parents/carers. We focus on being outdoors, exploring the gardens, celebrating the changing seasons and the …
Pack a blanket, a picnic, your teddy (or your favourite cuddly ) and join us for an afternoon of bear-themed crafts, activities, stories and follow the ‘Bear Hunt’ trail around the gardens. £5 per child (adults/babies are free) 12:00 – 3:00pm This is a ticketed event, please book your place here
Come and join us at Hill Close Gardens to celebrate Father’s Day Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June The gardens are open 11:00 to 4:00 (last admission 3.30) We would be delighted if you chose Hill Close Gardens as a place to visit on Father’s Day. For this weekend only, we are offering a choice …
Come and join us at Hill Close Gardens to celebrate Mother’s Day Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March The gardens are open 11:00 to 4:00 (last admission 3.30) We would be delighted if you chose Hill Close Gardens as a place to visit on Mother’s Day. For this weekend only, we are offering a choice …