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The gardens at Hampton Court, Herefordshire, recently completed, are one of the most ambitious garden creations of our time.

Original Victorian garden walls enclose stunning new flower gardens divided by canals, island pavilions and pleached avenues. The kitchen garden is an ornamental garden of organically grown fruit and vegetables. The produce is supplied to the Orangery Restaurant for its seasonal menu.

There is a maze of a thousand yews with a gothic tower at its centre. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the gardens or descend underground to a tunnel that leads to a waterfall in the sunken garden. Beautiful herbaceous borders lead to vast lawns and ancient trees beside the castle. Beyond the lawns are a children's play area and peaceful riverside walks.

Adjoining the castle, in a conservatory designed by Joseph Paxton, is the Orangery Restaurant. Here delicious lunches and teas can be enjoyed. The garden shop, in the garden bothy, sells plants from the garden, homemade produce from the castle kitchens and local crafts and gifts.

December 4th and every weekend up to Christmas
'Who's Hibernating at Hampton Court' - solve the riddles and find our furry and feathered friends fast asleep in the gardens.
Adults £3.00 Children £1.50 Family £8.00 (2 adults 2 children)

Gardens are open every 11.00am until 4.00pm. Adults £3.00 Children £1.50 Family £8.00

Shop open every weekend - shop selling a large range of interesting gifts for Christmas - no entry charge for shop.

Castle available for Hire for Christmas parties during the day or evening - contact Ian Doody 01568 797676 ext 244

Valentines Dinner Saturday February 12th & Monday 14th February - advance bookings only 01568 797676 ext 244

Mothering Sunday Lunch March 6th 12.30pm or 2.30pm sittings - advance bookings only 01568 797676 ext 244

Easter Trail March 26th, 27th, 28th
Further Information on 01568 797 777

Midsummer's Night Dream - in the Garden at Hampton Court - Thursday 4th August 7.30pm
'bring a picnic, or dine in the Orangery Restaurant before the performance' - Gardens open from 5.30pm



Location: Hampton Court is on the A417 near to its junction with the A49.