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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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.
Discover the colours and shapes of summer flowers in the gardens. Explore petals, plants, pollinators and nature inspired crafts.
Thursday 9th July 10:00 – 11:30
£4 per child – £2 for siblings and babies and big people are free
Book your tickets here
Saturday 11th July 2026 5:00-6:00 p.m
Our open air theatre shows are back! With Gabriella Sills Productions and Alfresco Actors.
Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo
Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling.
Follow Johnny Trott, a young bellboy, and Lizziebeth, a spirited American girl, as they form an unlikely bond with the extraordinary cat Kaspar. Their journey takes them across oceans, in a story of friendship, courage and survival that will captivate audiences of all ages.
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 3+
Book your tickets here
Saturday 11th July 2026 7:30-9:30 p.m
Our open air theatre shows are back! With Gabriella Sills Productions and Alfresco Actors.
Pack your bags and hold onto your hats – the race is on! 🌍⏱️
Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining, globe-trotting show inspired by Jules Verne’s much-loved classic.
Expect dazzling live music, outrageous characters and inventive storytelling as London, Bombay and beyond burst into life. Featuring trains, hot air balloons and plenty of theatrical mayhem, this joyful open-air adventure is packed with fun, flair and surprise at every turn.
Based on the novel by Jules Verne, adapted by Chris Fung.
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 10+ (perfect for families and explorers of all ages!)
Book your tickets here
Find out more about the history of our gardens with a guided tour.
16th July
or
29th August
11.30 – 12.30
£7.00 for member, £10.50 for non members, includes entry to the gardens.
Book your tickets for 16th July here
Book your tickets for 29th August here
Saturday 18th July 2026 7:30-9:30 p.m
Our open air theatre shows are back! With Gabriella Sills Productions and Alfresco Actors.
We cordially invite you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster!
Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of mishaps.
Facing misadventures, from ill-fated romances to comical escapades, all set against the backdrop of a world filled with eccentric aunts, quirky friends, and a host of unforgettable characters.
Featuring live jazz music, from our ensemble of actor-musicians – a jolly good time awaits you!
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 10+ (fun for all the family!)
Book your tickets 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 like-minded people.
To learn more and book your place, please click here.
‘Hill Close’s Original Gardeners’
History in Warwick.
See the Hill Close Gardens plots and hear about who was here before us and the legacy they left.
Images from the past, see what was happening socially and economically and why our gardens were important to them and how it connects horticultural to Warwick.
10:00 – 11:00 with refreshments and access to the gardens included
Thu 30th July
£10 per ticket
£4 for HCGT Members
Book your tickets here
11:00-16:00
Lammas Day – the harvest festival dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. We will celebrate with different activities. Come and see our fruit and vegetables growing alongside our flowers in our 16 Victorian garden plots. Learn the history behind the Lammas harvest and Lammas loaves.
Wednesday 5th August
10:00 – 12:00
Tickets £22.50 or £20.00 for HCGT Members & Volunteers & RHS Members
The Workshop is lead by Neil Munro, Head Gardener at Hill Close. A practical, hands-on workshop on the how and why of summer pruning for apple and pear trees. All tools required for the workshop will be provided.
To learn more and book your place, please click here.
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
An evening celebrating British Bats at Hill Close Gardens
Join Tricia Scott for a fascinating insight into the lives of British bats. They are much misunderstood but in fact are fascinating creatures. The talk will last about an hour then there will be time for refreshments and questions before we walk out into the gardens to see if we can see or hear any bats (using ultrasound detectors). Please note that the presence of bats is not guaranteed.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m with refreshments included, doors open at 6.30 p.m
Saturday 29th August
£12 per ticket
£10 for HCGT Members
Book your tickets here
‘Hill Close’s Original Gardeners’
History in Warwick.
See the Hill Close Gardens plots and hear about who was here before us and the legacy they left.
Images from the past, see what was happening socially and economically and why our gardens were important to them and how it connects horticultural to Warwick.
10:00 – 11:00 with refreshments and access to the gardens included
Wednesday 9th September
£10 per ticket
£4 for HCGT Members
Book your tickets here
Join us in celebrating English Heritage on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.
Gardens open 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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)
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)
In aid of the National Garden’s Scheme Saturday 24th October 2026 11:00 – 4:00
Celebrating our collection of hardy border Chrysanthemums, part of the dispersed National Collection.
Normal admission cost apply.