Harold hillier historical records and family trees myheritage. Sir harold hillier gardens sir harold hillier gardens are a showcase for some of the finest trees, shrubs and perennials available to gardeners, and within its 180 acres is. Archive footage held by focus business communications, southampton, uk this is archive footage is from our 30. European gardens also features almost 1,000 colour photographs from across the continent allowing the reader to see for themselves how the design and structure of gardens has developed over time. We hope that this will enthuse the public in general, and children in particular, about clouds and inspire visitors to the arboretum to look up at the skies. Edwin had been born in 1837 at cholderton wilshire to noah and hannah hillier. In 1994 a landscape masterplan to guide the development of the gardens over the next fifty years was established to enable both the future development of the collection and its use by visitors.
Plan your visit to sir harold hillier gardens hampshire. In 1921 he joined the family firm, hillier nurseries, his early career spent in assisting his father in rebuilding stocks depleted by world war i. They already had two specimens, but given the rarity of the plant he was happy to accept it. Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum garden visit. If you have a forthcoming booking with us, please contact us. Originally forming the grounds around his own home, the gardens were extended under the ownership of hampshire county council, in line with hilliers aims, to. In 1977 sir harold left the gardens under the sole trusteeship of hampshire county council. Sir harold hillier gardens 2for1 entry this competition is now closed get one free entry with one fullpaying adult, with your gardeners world magazine 2for1 entry card.
Sep 24, 20 in the last of our films celebrating great gardens, andy mcindoe visits the sir harold hilliers gardens at ampfield near romsey. Established by the distinguished plantsman sir harold hillier in 1953, it is now home to 14 national collections, over 400 champion trees and 42,000 plants. Sir harold hillier gardens romsey 2020 all you need to know. The centenary border was originally created in the sir harold hillier gardens formerly known as the hillier arboretum for the 100th anniversary of hillier nurseries in 1964. It is home to an amazing collection of 14 national collections. Hillier nurseries and partners going extra mile to support new maggies centre southampton. Now that the alphabet fairies have gone, we are selling their lovely thrones. Group administrators reserve the right to remove pictures that are offtopic, etc. Sir harold hillier arboretum and gardens home facebook. Originally forming the grounds around his own home, the gardens were extended under the ownership of hampshire county council, in line with hilliers aims, to form one of englands most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
The gardens have the largest winter garden in europe, with an impressive display of witch hazel and. Thats it im afraid one large albeit labelled gallery a pictorial tour of the sir harold hillier gardens in hampshire earlier this month well, a walk around some of it, but most of that put under the camera lens the hamamelis collection i stumbled across was in very fine fettle, the highlight of. We wish all our customers well, and thank you for your patience. Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum parks and. Gardens and an arboretum planted from the 1950s onwards by sir harold hillier, plantsman of worldrenown. Harold hillier historical records and family trees. Sir harold hillier gardens, hampshire summer, this time. Sir harold hillier gardens beautiful open gardens to visit in the uk. A beautiful 64 page illustrated guide to the history, plants and facilities available in the gardens. Harold hill, john larsson foreword really liked it 4. The sir harold hillier gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron the gardens are located 5 km 3 mi northeast of the town of romsey in hampshire, england, and were formerly known simply as the hillier arboretum, founded by nurseryman harold hillier in june. The sir harold hillier gardens, run extraordinarily well by hampshire county council, is an exceptionally varied, beautiful, diverse, botanically curated landscape with so much to recommend, at pretty much any time of year their winter garden is a beauty and possibly the best in the uk.
Met office 5 day weather forecast map for sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum ampfield including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind speed, cloud, and pressure. This entry was posted on 22092016, in gardens and flowers, natural world and nature notes and tagged araucariaceae, australia, blue mountains, david noble, dr wolfgang bopp, hampshire, harold hillier gardens, hilliers gardens, kernock park plants, new south wales, romsey, sir harold hillier gardens, sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum. Sir harold hillier gardens buy 1 ticket get 1 half price. Jun 17, 2016 cloud appreciation society supporter h brown has recently adopted a tree on behalf of the society to support shhga sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum, jermyns lane, romsey, hampshire, uk, so51 0qa, where he is a volunteer. A large arboretum founded by the famous nurseryman. It has a collection of more than 12,000 taxa of wild and cultivated woody plants set in 73ha 180 acres, totalling 42,000 plants. Anniversary books launch offers insight into hillier nursery. The sir harold hillier gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for sir harold hillier gardens on your website. Effectively gardens for all seasons, they are visited for all reasons too. Get one free entry with one fullpaying adult, with your gardeners world magazine 2for1 entry card. Sir harold hillier was born into horticulture and from an early age spent his childhood building an encyclopaedic knowledge of the plant world. There is something to see at all times of the year, making repeat visits a.
The sir harold hillier gardens were left to the people of hampshire when sir harold died in 1977 and today offer a large and varied lace to visit with special flower areas. Response from shhgmarketing, pa assistant at sir harold hillier gardens. The sir harold hillier gardens botanic gardens conservation. A video made back in the 90s for the winter garden project, great archive piece. Ignore the word gardens this is quite the most important modern. Mar 15, 2016 thats it im afraid one large albeit labelled gallery a pictorial tour of the sir harold hillier gardens in hampshire earlier this month well, a walk around some of it, but most of that put under the camera lens. Come and see the magnificent collection of over 42,000 plants in magnificent settings at sir harold hillier gardens. We hope we may see you again soon to enjoy the beautiful colours of the many rhododendrons and azaleas which are coming into bloom. The sir harold hillier gardens at ampfield near romsey in southern hampshire are 180 acres of sheer bliss. An early march visit to the sir harold hillier gardens. The arboretum was established in 1953 by the late sir harold hillier hilliers nursery aimed at the time to offer for sale every cultivar of every tree or shrub that was hardy in the british isles. We have excellent facilities including a plant centre, gift shop, modern restaurant and a myriad of accessible pathways winding through our world. One of the largest collections of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. Sir harold hillier gardens welcome you to experience this annual celebration with traditional nepalese music, dancing and a short remembrance service will take place at the.
Award winning sir harold hillier gardens in romsey, hampshire. Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum cloud appreciation. Sir harold george hillier was an english horticulturist. Books by harold hill author of how to live like a kings kid. Report response as inappropriate this response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of. Unlimited free entry for the membership card holders to. A double border backed with different varieties of holly, yew and box the border was planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials with a central grass pathway. Sir harold hillier gardens hampshire county council. In its native habitat it will grow to 20 metres tall. Official sir harold hillier gardens souvenir guide book hampshire.
The gardens plant collection is stunning and grows over 11,000 types, so you can take in all the sounds and smells. Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum ampfield weather. So i contacted dr wolfgang bopp, the curator of the sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum near romsey in hampshire, to see if the arboretum would be interested in the donation of the tree. Follow our social media channels for the latest news. Sir harold george hillier 2 january 1905 8 january 1985 was an english horticulturist in 1921 he joined the family firm, hillier nurseries, his early career spent in assisting his father in rebuilding stocks depleted by world war i. The magnificent sir harold hillier gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens set over 180 acres of rolling hampshire countryside. These are art pieces and would need to be placed carefully and used under supervision if in use by children.
Website visit the sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum website. Thank you for your lovely comments were really pleased that you and your family are enjoying your membership. Sir harold hillier gardens covers 180 acres of gorgeous displays. Whats on at the sir harold hillier gardens in the coming weeks and months.
Under 17s have free admission to shhg but must be accompanied by an adult member. Address jermyns lane, ampfield, nr romsey, hampshire, england, so51 0qa. However, i do love to step out into the countryside from time to time. Ive worked with gardeners in a number of countries so if you think you might like to work with me, wherever you are, just give me a call or drop me an email. The garden s plant collection is stunning and grows over 11,000 types, so you can take in all the sounds and smells. Joint gift membership to the gardens includes unlimited free entry to the sir harold hillier gardens shhg for the year for the member. Apr 10, 2014 anniversary books launch offers insight into hillier nurserys history. It is now run as a charity under the remit of horticulture, conservation, education and recreation.
Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum, ampfield 10067. He became partner in 1930 and head of the firm on his fathers death in 1944, leading the nurserys expansion to become the leading british stockist of. Oct 01, 2006 please tag pictures with sir harold hillier gardens or shhg. The sir harold hillier gardens flickr group is in no way affiliated with the sir harold hillier gardens. Open daily from 10am this beautiful garden is fantastic all year round and perfect for all the family to enjoy. The magnificent sir harold hillier gardens is famous for its arboretum and gardens home to 14 national collections, over 400 champion trees and 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world. Free entry for guests with 6 complimentary guest entries to sir harold hillier gardens. Hotels near sir harold hillier gardens, romsey on tripadvisor. Sir harold hillier gardens 2for1 entry bbc gardeners. Hilliers original goal has been achieved, and the gardens boast one of england. Cloud appreciation society supporter h brown has recently adopted a tree on behalf of the society to support shhga sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum, jermyns lane, romsey, hampshire, uk, so51 0qa, where he is a volunteer. Sep 09, 20 a video made back in the 90s for the winter garden project, great archive piece.
Sir harold hillier gardens lost a number of shrubs and trees to stress. Magnolia walk in harold hillier gardens and arboretum. In my recent visit, at the end of may 2017, i encountered visitors of all ages. Mar 31, 2019 charitable objects 1 the object of the charity is to provide for the public benefit an arboretum and botanic garden known as the sir harold hillier gardens. Archive footage held by focus business communications, southampton, uk this is. Hampshire county council under the sir harold hillier gardens charitable trust owned by hampshire county council under the sir harold hillier gardens charitable trust. Visit sir harold hillier gardens on your trip to romsey. Anniversary books launch offers insight into hillier. The sir harold hillier gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron. A companion to the asian gardens book, published by routledge in 2010, european gardens is a development of the original garden history book from 2004.
Sir harold hilliers in romsey vouchers, discounts and deals. Get more information from the official sir harold hillier gardens website uk garden paradise sir harold hillier. Response from shhgmarketing, pa adviser at sir harold hillier gardens. He became partner in 1930 and head of the firm on his fathers death in 1944, leading the nurserys expansion to become the leading british stockist of northern temperate trees and shrubs. In 1951 the world renowned plantsman sir harold hillier and his family moved into jermyns house. From the 1950s onward he expanded his interest to gathering seeds and plants from the usa and worldwide, do. Visit the pond and be amazed by the breathtaking sights. Harold hills most popular book is how to live like a kings kid.
The 10 closest hotels to sir harold hillier gardens, romsey. What for some plants was too much to cope with, was lapped up by others, especially those native to dry, warm continental climates such as cladrostris kentukeo the yellowwood of north america. The house and gardens were passed to hampshire county council in 1977 to be held by them as a charitable trust. Ignore the word gardens this is quite the most important modern arboretum in the uk. Among its outstanding features are the splendour of the seasonal planting displays of trees and shrubs set in 180 acres. A world class winter garden, a bog and peat garden, a pond area with marginal plants, a vast arboretum, heather gardens and dwarf conifer beds. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Noah was the butler to the rector of kimpton and the family lived in a cottage on the rectors estate. We hope you will be able to return for another visit as there are lots of areas to enjoy within the gardens. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The garden was established in 1953 by the distinguished plantsman sir harold hillier.
Media in category sir harold hillier gardens the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Sir harold hillier gardens, romsey, hampshire archive. Im based in chelsea, london and primarily work across zones 1 and 2. Sir harold hillier arboretum and gardens jermyns lane, ampfield, romsey, so51 0qa romsey rated 4. There is something to see at all times of the year, making repeat visits a mustdo activity. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. In the last of our films celebrating great gardens, andy mcindoe visits the sir harold hilliers gardens at ampfield near romsey. Southampton to sir harold hillier gardens 4 ways to travel via. In 1952, he purchased jermyns house, an 18th century manor house surrounded by 40 acres of fertile land. Narcissus first hope at hillier gardens janna schreier.
The staff work really hard so they will appreciate your comments. Please tag pictures with sir harold hillier gardens or shhg. May 31, 2017 the sir harold hillier gardens at ampfield near romsey in southern hampshire are 180 acres of sheer bliss. Shame they dont allow dogs sir harold hillier gardens.
Due to coronavirus, sir harold hillier gardens is closed and all events are cancelled until further notice. Sir harold hillier arboretum and gardens, southampton. Harold hill has 27 books on goodreads with 507 ratings. You can register for a 14 day free trial subscription, or subscribe now for full access. Sir harold hillier gardens romsey 2020 all you need to. Jun 24, 2018 the sir harold hillier gardens, run extraordinarily well by hampshire county council, is an exceptionally varied, beautiful, diverse, botanically curated landscape with so much to recommend, at pretty much any time of year their winter garden is a beauty and possibly the best in the uk. The centenary border at the sir harold hillier gardens. Originally forming the grounds around his own home, the gardens were extended under the ownership of hampshire county council, in line with hillier s aims, to form one of englands most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs. Owned by hampshire county council under the sir harold hillier gardens charitable trust. Edwin hillier arrived in winchester in 1864 when he purchased a nursery and seeds business at 80 high st. The cheapest way to get from southampton to sir harold hillier gardens costs only. David jewell, head of collections, sir harold hillier gardens. Hillier set to create momentous celebration of history at chelsea 2020.
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