Are coaches allowed at &nbspHillcrest ?

Yes, coaches are accepted at &nbspHillcrest . Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Hillcrest

Q: Is &nbspHillcrest &nbsp a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at &nbspHillcrest . Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at &nbspHillcrest , please enquire with the owners for more details.

A cascade of secluded gardens of distinct character over 1½ acres with a naturalistic approach in some areas. Magnificent, unusual trees, interesting shrubs, perennials and annuals. Choices at every turn, visitors are well rewarded as hidden delights and surprises are revealed. Well placed seats encourage a relaxed pace to fully appreciate the garden's treasures.

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About Hillcrest

Experience the warmest welcome for which this garden’s owner and helpers are well known. Enjoy the transition from the more formal parterre, via the viewing terrace, with intriguing glimpses of the lower garden, to the Rose garden with its variegated Tulip tree then follow the paths which weave their way to the mysterious woodland garden further on. Interesting trees such as Liriodendron, Eucalyptus, Stewartia, Embothrium, Cercidiphyllum, Quercus Rubra, Davidia and Cornus Kousa abound. A long perennial border fronts a Rhododendron area. Quaint little shelters, home made from reclaimed materials, provide ideal resting places.

Throughout the garden there are numerous habitats for wildlife to make homes and find food.
In addition to open days, the garden owner is pleased to arrange private visits by individuals or groups, as there are features of interest in the garden from tulips in April, handkerchiefs, firebushes and cornuses in May/June, right through to the glorious autumnal hues of the trees.
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Tulips in April, glorious blooms of the Chilean firebushes, handkerchief tree and Cornuses in May and many trees in their autumnal splendour.

Hillcrest features

Autumn Colours
Coaches Allowed
Dog friendly
Groups Welcome
Picnics
Plants for sale
Refreshments
Tours Welcome
Tulips
Wheelchair access
Wildlife Garden

Location details

Hillcrest,
Blackwood,
Gwent,
NP12 3LB

Directions to Hillcrest
B4254/A469 at T/L head to B'wood. At Xrd take lane ahead,1st on L at top of hill. A4048/B4251 cross Chartist Bridge, 2nd exit on next 2 r'abouts. End of road turn L & immed R onto Waunborfa. 400m on R.