As well as in the sections below, our events that are bookable online can also be seen here.
For Educational Events contact:
educationofficer@hcgt.org.uk
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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 attention to that if time, and energy, allow!
We’ll start at 10.00 but if you can’t come until later then please let us know. And no need to stay all day, a couple of hours will be a huge help.
Please wear appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and boots or wellies
We are next to a public car park, details of how to find us and more info on parking can be found here. If you have any questions please contact volunteer@hcgt.org.uk.
To learn more and book your place, please click here.
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 for the start of our Spring season to see how much the gardens have changed. This year we will be having a few stalls selling various local arts and crafts.
Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)
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 and hedgehogs
Buy honey and locally crafted gifts with a nature theme
Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)
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 mini creatures and birds that live here. Please dress for the outdoors – wellies are always a good idea!
£4 per child over 2yrs, siblings & under 2yrs £2 (adults/babies are free)
10:00am – 11.30am
Please pay when you arrive
So we can keep track of numbers, please register your interest in attending here Registration
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 of different packages – if none of them take your fancy, our normal opening times, admission and tea room are still available. Please just turn up from 11:00 to purchase a ticket from our front desk, or book online.
Alternatively we are offering:
Option 1: Entrance to our gardens with a cream tea £13 p.p
Option 2: Entrance to our gardens with a tools history talk £11 p.p
Option 3: Entrance to our gardens, with a tools history talk & a cream tea £16 p.p
More details to follow
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 of different packages – if none of them take your fancy, our normal opening times, admission and tea room are still available. Please just turn up from 11:00 to purchase a ticket from our front desk, or book online.
Alternatively we are offering:
Option 1: Entrance to our gardens with a cream tea £13 p.p
Option 2: Entrance to our gardens with a guided tour £11 p.p
Option 3: Entrance to our gardens, with a guided tour & a cream tea £16 p.p
Click here to book your ticket for Saturday 14th March
Click here to book your ticket for Sunday 15th March
10:00 to 12:00
£20 per person
This Drawing Workshop is going to be a celebration of Spring through the symbolism of objects realised through drawing. Art tells a story and the symbols included in a Still Life can spark imagination and creativity. A variety of objects will be provided but please fell free to bring along something you would like to include.
Our workshop will provide you with a tranquil opportunity to carry out observation work based on the study of the objects in the still life you have created.
You will be encouraged to:-Create a Still Life by considering the hidden meaning of objects and by considering pattern, shape and form. Understand the potential of the symbolism and ‘emotional life of objects’ Consider aspects of selection and composition.
Create and develop your drawing based on elements of texture and colour and the juxtaposition of the objects you have chosen.
Click here to book your ticket