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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Established by the plantsman Sir Harold Hillier, this 180 acre garden holds a unique collection of 12,000 different hardy plants from across the world. It inc the famous Winter Garden, Magnolia Avenue, Centenary Border, Himalayan Valley, Gurkha Memorial Garden, Magnolia Avenue, spring woodlands, Hydrangea Walk, fabulous autumn colour, 14 National Collections and over 600 champion trees.

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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

About Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Open all year, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, features 180 acres of inspirational beauty and tranquillity whatever the season. The internationally renowned Gardens have a magnificent collection of over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world which grow across a variety of landscapes.

Themed areas include the celebrated Centenary Border, one of Europe’s largest Winter Gardens, Hydrangea Walk, Magnolia Avenue, Hymalayan Valley, Rhododendron Woodlands, pond and bog garden.

All ability paths enable visitors with mobility disabilities the opportunity to access many areas of the Gardens.

Spring interest includes beautiful magnolias and camellias. Summer is spectacular with azaleas, rhododendrons, mixed borders and hydrangeas, whilst Autumn is ablaze with glorious colour. Winter is dazzling and fragrant with winter flowering shrubs and fiery hues and textures of stems and bark. Young visitors can explore and discover the play features including a tree house, flying carpet and giant rope swings, bamboo tunnel and wobbly bridge. Enjoy numerous exhibitions, workshops and events all year, see website for details. The flagship Hillier Plant Centre on site.

Special Features:
The Centenary Border, designed by Julia Fogg MSGD, is believed to be the longest mixed double border in the country, a feast from early summer to autumn. Celebrated Winter Garden is one of the largest in Europe. We have 14 National Plant Collections, the highest number in one garden and the largest number of champion trees in the British isles with over 600.

Media Coverage
Celebrating the Centenary Border Financial Times and RHS The Garden (Summer 2014).

Refreshments:
Catering available every day from 10am for coffee, lunch, afternoon tea.

Disabled access:
There is disabled parking, electric scooters are available for hire (please pre-book), an all ability path leads through the gardens, disabled toilets.

Only registered guide and hearing dogs into the Gardens.

Website:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens features

Location details

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
SO51 0QA

Directions to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Follow brown tourist signs off M3 J11, or off M27 J2, or A3057 Romsey to Andover.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

  • Electric scooters and wheelchairs for hire (please pre-book). Accessible WC and parking. Registered assistance dogs only.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.