What’s On at Hill Close Gardens


As well as in the sections below, our events that are bookable online can also be seen here.

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Hedgehog Day

29th October, 2026

Thursday 29th October 10:30 – 12:30

Join us for a prickly, tickly, spiky, snuffling session of hedgehog garden trails, arts and crafts, story time and more. Find our spikey friends in the gardens!

Children £5

Book your ticket here

Garden Experience Day 03.11.26

3rd November, 2026

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 like-minded people.

To learn more and book your place, please click here.

Winter Solstice Inspired Slow Stitch Workshop

21st November, 2026

Saturday 21 November

10:30 – 12:30

As the days grow shorter and nature settles into its winter rest, take some time for yourself and join us for a calming session of slow stitching.

No previous sewing or embroidery experience is needed. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or completely new to slow stitch, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

All materials are provided, along with refreshment

£16 Members / £18 Non-members

To learn more and book your place, please click here.

Wreath Making Workshop

5th December, 2026

Saturday 5th December 10:30 – 12.30

**SOLD OUT**

Join us for a hands-on wreath making experience, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, this festive workshop is the perfect way to get creative and embrace the season.

🗓️ Dates: Saturday 5th December

🕒 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

💷 Cost: £30 (includes all materials & refreshments)

Book your ticket here

Volunteer Christmas Lunch

9th December, 2026

Wednesday 9th December 12:00 – 2:00

A chance to get together and celebrate the year at Hill Close and all that we have achieved in 2026! Included in the ticket price is soup(vegan), bread, tea and coffee and something sweet

To learn more and book your place, please click here.

Carols Around the Apple Tree

12th December, 2026

Saturday 12th December 3:00 – 5:00

Gather with us for traditional christmas songs, music, festive cheer and to celebrate christmas with our wonderful community.

Children £3

Members £4

Non members £6

Book your ticket here

Wassail

16th January, 2027

A FREE event at Hill Close Gardens on Saturday 16th January 2027. Doors open at 4.30 p.m for childrens activities. Event starts at 6pm.

This is a ticket only event.

This will be a fabulous family friendly evening of Wassail songs, Morris dancing, lantern and drumming procession, tree ceremonies, cider blessing and a Mummers’ play.

Bring your own lantern, or children can make their own for £2 before the fun starts.

Book your tickets here.

Snowdrop Weekend at Hill Close Gardens

30th January, 2027

Our annual Snowdrop Weekend returns, discover our unique varieties spread around our Victorian gardens with the option to purchase Snowdrops not found in the local garden centres.

11am – 4pm

Normal admission price

Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)

Snowdrop Weekend at Hill Close Gardens

31st January, 2027

Our annual Snowdrop Weekend returns, discover our unique varieties spread around our Victorian gardens with the option to purchase Snowdrops not found in the local garden centres.

Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 January 2027

11am – 4pm

Normal admission price

Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)

‘Eat Your Weeds’ Part One

20th March, 2027

Saturday 20 March 10:00 – 12:00

Join Nic Bingley for a workshop on discovering the surprising benefits of some of our most common wild plants. Learn how these pesky weeds can be valuable, nutritious and even delicious.

£18 Members

£20 Non Members

Book your tickets here

‘Eat Your Weeds’ Part Two

17th April, 2027

Saturday 17 April 3:00 – 5:00

Eat Your Weeds Part Two

Workshop Walk & Forage with Nic Bingley. 

Put your new knowledge into practice with a guided walk around the gardens. Learn to identify common edible and useful weeds, discover their traditional uses, and safely harvest a selection of wild plants. We’ll also explore natural remedies, including how dock leaves have long been used to soothe a nettle sting.

You do not need to have been to Part One to take part.

£20 members / £22 non members

Book your tickets here