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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Garden Experience Day 06.10.26

6th October, 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.

Pre-school Monthly Drop In 08.10.26

8th October, 2026

We look forward to welcoming all preschoolers for craft and fun in the gardens.

Thursday 8th October 10:00 – 11:30

Book your tickets here

Apple Weekend at Hill Close Gardens

10th October, 2026

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:

  • The wonderful harvest of our heritage apples
  • Craft stalls
  • Our 16 restored Victorian gardens
  • Book stalls
  • Tearoom(Normal entrance fees apply)

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

Apple Weekend at Hill Close Gardens

11th October, 2026

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:

  • The wonderful harvest of our heritage apples
  • Craft stalls
  • Our 16 restored Victorian gardens
  • Book stalls
  • Tearoom(Normal entrance fees apply)

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

Garden Experience Day 20.10.26

20th October, 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 likeminded people.

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

Chrysanthemum Open Day

24th October, 2026

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.

Ghost Trail Around the Garden

26th October, 2026

Monday 26th October 3.30 – 5.30

Dress up in your spooky outfit.

Come and have a spooky dance.

Find the ghosts all around the garden!

Ice a spooky biscuit.

This is a family friendly event, no scares!

£6 per child

Book your ticket here

Pebble Painting Workshop

27th October, 2026

Tuesday 27th October 10:30 -12:00

Join our local artist Carey Moon on this fun workshop.

A very relaxing and gentle activity – choose your own pebble from a selection we will have for you – or bring your own – paint with acrylics, inspired by animals or insect and varnish with PVA.

Suitable for 10 – 14 year olds £10 Booking essential

Book your ticket here

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

Members & Volunteers Coffee Morning

31st October, 2026

Saturday 31st October 10:00 – 12:00

We are looking forward to seeing everyone for our quarteley coffee morning.

Please register your interest 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.

Wreath Making Workshop

5th December, 2026

Saturday 5th December 10:30 – 12:30

Create. Connect. Celebrate.

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.