A garden building and fruit tree at Hill Close Gardens.

Hill Close Gardens

These historic and unique ‘detached’ gardens were created in 1845 by Mr Edward Wilson when he divided up his land into garden plots to rent to tenants (predominantly shop owners) who had relative and newly acquired wealth. These tenants were provided with gardens that featured high hedges for privacy, lawns and cultivated areas, a summer house and a peaceful environment.

Saved from the destruction of developers with the help of Warwick Council and English Heritage, the gardens went through a significant restoration process with a team of local volunteers in the late 1990s.

The gardens are now beautifully managed and each retains elements of its original character and history. Interesting features include the Snowdrop trail, the collections of Chrysanthemums, sempervirens, apples, and a glasshouse.

Come with Cotswold Garden Tours on this fascinating trip back in time, experience a unique series of garden plots and savour some good, old-fashioned hospitality.

Tour details and booking

Hill Close Garden tour details

Paving leads through well-stocked beds with a range of different plants and colours.

  • Meet and greet at 10.30am,
  • Guided tour of the gardens,
  • Tea, coffee and homemade cake,
  • Feel free to wander round the gardens at your leisure,
  • Features colourful borders, the national collection of Chrysanthemums, and an apple orchard,
  • Price: £35.00 per person.

Accessibility at Hill Close Gardens

A group of people enjoying the garden and sun.

Some paths are steep and narrow in places so please exercise appropriate care. Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair.

Find Hill Close Gardens

Hill Close Gardens Trust,
Bread and Meat Close,
Warwick,
CV34 6HF

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Hill Close Gardens Bookings & Availability


 

Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024, meeting at 10.30am at Hill Close.