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Sir
Harold Hillier Gardens |
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Description |
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Harold Hillier Gardens are named in memory of their founder,
the late Sir Harold Hillier (1905-1985). When the Hillier
family moved here in 1953, Sir Harold set about transforming
the land around his home into an internationally renowned
collection of hardy trees and shrubs, some 42,000 plants
(12,000 different types) now thrive in the 180 acre
garden.
In 1977 Sir Harold gave his plant collection
to Hampshire County Council to be held by them as a charitable
trust. In 1997 the Gardens were included by English Heritage
on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
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Open |
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All
year (except Christmas Day and
Boxing Day)
Daily , 10am to 6pm (5pm in winter). |
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Prices |
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| Free entry for under
16s. There is no charge for entry to the Visitor Pavilion and
restaurant. |
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Contact |
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Jermyns Lane, Ampfield,
Hampshire SO51 0QA
Tel:01794 369 317 Email Website |
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Directions |
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3 miles north-east
of Romsey off the A3090
Streetmap |
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Parking |
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Refreshments |
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| Pavilion Restaurant
(with open-air terrace) - Light refreshments, home-cooked meals
and afternoon teas |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair:
all-ability path network and a wheelchair
and mobility scooter service. |
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More
info |
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 Baby
changing facilities at the Pavilion
Restaurant
Bus
service running between the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens,
Mottisfont Abbey (National Trust), from May to September
every Sundays and Bank Holidays, it will include Romsey
Train Station and Mottisfont & Dunbridge Train
Station. |
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