Open daily until 31 October 11.00 – 4.30
The gardens are closed and will re-open for weekends only on 1st March and then daily from 29th March. See Maples Tearoom page for their remaining winter opening hours.
Nestled under iconic Hergest Ridge with fabulous view towards the Black Mountains, these critically acclaimed and stunning 70 acre gardens hold national collections of Maples, Birches and Zelkovas. Created and extended by five generations of the Banks family, Hergest Croft Gardens boast one of the finest collections of plants and shrubs in the UK, with many rare and exotic species and over 130 Champion trees.
The Gardens in Spring
It seems as if this long hard and cold winter has dragged on forever but now at last, the first signs of spring appear as the gardens awaken from their winter slumber. Our team of enthusiastic gardeners have been really busy these past few months, planting, pruning and cutting back (creating a new path for the ensuing season – more on that soon) to ensure that the gardens are in tip top condition for when we open our doors in March for weekends only.
News and Events
We are finalists!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been have been shortlisted in the “Tourist Attraction of the Year” category for the 2024 Herefordshire Tourism Awards.
“To be selected with just two other finalists from all of the many attractions throughout the County is testimony to the sheer hard work, dedication and passion from all of our staff” said Austyn Hallworth, Head of Marketing and PR for the gardens.
Diane Mansell, CEO of Herefordshire County BID/Visit Herefordshire, commented:
“We are incredibly excited to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards. The quality and diversity of the businesses represented is a testament to the strength of Herefordshire’s tourism sector. This year’s awards have drawn a fantastic
response, and we look forward to celebrating the region’s best with the local tourism
community at the awards ceremony in February 2025.”
Spring Plant Fair – Monday 5th May 2025
We are delighted to announce that the annual Spring Plant Fair will once again take place on Bank Holiday Monday and this year, the fair will be the largest in our history with over 60 exhibitors.
We will have a large selection of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and plants for sale from a number of specialist nurseries throughout the country. A comprehensive array of crafts will be on show together with numerous specialist artisan foods and drink suppliers.
Entry is just £9.00 which also gives you access to the beautiful 70 acre gardens and Park Wood. Under16’s and Season Ticket holders receive complimentary entry. There is plenty of disabled parking available and a drop off point at the entrance to the fair for easy access. Dogs are very welcome on leads too!
This really is a family affair and we look forward to welcoming you!
Artist in Residence
Despite the fact that we are now closed for the winter, Chris Williams, our Artist in residence will continue to work in the gardens.
Originally from North Wales, Chris studied art at the Laird School of Art, Birkenhead and gained her BA Hons degree in Fine Art from Newcastle Polytechnic. Primarily a landscape painter, she has exhibited at the RBSA, RWA and RCA and is former entrant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year in 2017.
Her work is based on observation and she likes to work outside whenever possible whether this is drawing or making plein air oil studies. She is fascinated by natural forms, changing light, weather and the seasonal and daily rhythms of the landscape.
Visit her website to find out more.
We were delighted to have been featured in Country Life Magazine showcasing our fabulous autumn colour
A night of Moths!
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A staggering 90 species of moth were recently identified by the Herefordshire Wildlife Society during a night survey in the gardens.
For those of us who are more used to the jumper-chomping kind of moth, it came as a particular surprise to view the huge variety and beauty of the species. In fact, two of the moth’s identified – the Clouded Magpies and the Chequered Pearls – whilst not rare in the UK, were certainly scarce in Herefordshire.
In the midst of moths – and with an echo of Macbeth’s witches – were also found a wide selection of newts, frogs, toads and bats.
