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Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices are a leading children’s hospice charity supporting over 700 children and their families, across Surrey and West London, 365 days a yr. The gardens at the Guildford Hospice are enjoyed by families year-round, having been specifically designed with the needs of children in mind, from adapted play equipment and sensory trails to tranquil open areas for remembrance and reflection. They are maintained by a dedicated team of volunteer gardeners.

Owner Info

  • Lucy Hooper
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Christopher’s

About Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's

The memorial garden, known as the Willow Garden, was designed by Selina Botham of Designs for all Seasons Ltd, in 2014. It is a re-creation of a design that won RHS Silver and the coveted People’s Choice – Best in Show at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2014. Featuring trees with bronze leaves, it was created as a restful and restorative space for bereaved families.

In 2022, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices were delighted to welcome a second award winning garden, courtesy of wealth-management company Brewin Dolphin. The sustainability inspired garden, created by Paul Hervey-Brookes was repurposed from his RHS Chelsea Flower Show silver-medal winning entry, with the designer and a team of volunteers personally replanting the garden at the hospice over several days.

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Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's features

Location details

Shooting Star Children's Hospices,
Christopher's,
Guildford,
Surrey,
GU3 1LP

Directions to Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's
Situated next to Artington Park & Ride. Christopher’s signage shown at entrance. Take 1st exit at the r'about if coming from Guildford or 3rd exit at the r'about if coming from Peasmarsh.

Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Accessible pathway running throughout the garden. Accessible WC on site.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's are accessible to wheelchair users.

Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Christopher's is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.