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Hergest Croft Gardens

Hergest Croft Gardens
Kington
Hereford

HR5 3EG

tel: 01544 230160
fax: 01544 232031

Area: Hereford
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.hergest.co.uk

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Hergest Croft Gardens
Hereford
All details updated* as of: 19/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

March weekends; 12noon - 5pm.
21st Mar - 2nd Nov; every day; 12 noon - 5.30pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

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National Garden Scheme days: Yes
16th August
20th September

Best Times of Year to Visit:
May/June
Autumn

To see:
Spring & herbaceous borders. Rhododendrons & Azaleas
Autumn Colour

Admission Prices

Adult £5.50; Child Free (under 16); Season £20
RHS free between 2nd Mar - 30th Apr & 1st July - 30th Sept, except Plant Fair
Pre-booked guided tours of 20+ £6.50 pp
Pre-booked tours of 20+ £4.50 pp

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Limited access for the disabled

Garden Features

Flower Fair: Monday 5 May 10.30am - 5.00pm unusual plants for sale.
Charity Appeal for St Mary's Church, Kington.
Shakespeare's Comedy Classic - 'The Winter's Tale' - Saturday 29 June (Evening) Rain or Shine Theatre company
Garden Opera in aid of Hereford Cathedral Trust - Saturday 12 July (evening)
Peter Pan - Friday 15 August (evening) Heartbreak Productions
Kingsland's Millennium Trust Sculptures in the garden Sat 23 August - 14 September
Plant Fair: Sunday 12 October 11.00am - 4.30pm

English Heritage Garden Grade: II*

National Collection: Maples, Birches and Zelkova

Description of Garden

Designer:

From Spring bulbs to Autumn colour, this is a garden for all seasons. With over 60 champion trees and shrubs, the Hergest Croft Gardens are recognised as "one of the best collection of plants held in private ownership". The rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in spring, and the large kitchen garden with the long double herbaceous borders, rose garden and spring borders are always an attraction. In the Autumn, the colours are superb.

History of Garden

The garden was designed by William Hartland Banks (1867 - 1930) and his wife Dorothy Alford from 1896. They did not use any professional help but were greatly influenced by the writings of William Robinson especially his book 'The English Garden'.

Nearby Hereford Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
Harp Inn, Old Radnor (B&B)

Restaurants:

Inns & Pubs:
Stagg Inn, Titley
Harp Inn, Old Radnor

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Kington Market

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 19/02/2008

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