Hergest Croft Gardens

Hergest Croft Gardens 'One of the most important horticultural sites in Great Britain' The gardens extend over 28ha (70 acres) with more that 5,000 rare trees and shrubs.

Edward and Julia Banks and Elizabeth welcome you to Hergest Croft Gardens, where they are continuing gardening traditions created by the fourth generation of their family over the last 115 years. the gardens hold National Collections of maples, birches and zelkovas as well as many champion trees. The gardens are spectacular in spring through to the autumn colour.

We’re delighted to announce that, for the first time, visitors can now purchase both day tickets and season tickets to H...
02/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce that, for the first time, visitors can now purchase both day tickets and season tickets to Hergest Croft Gardens online through our website.

Whether you’re planning your first visit, arranging a day out with friends and family or looking forward to returning throughout the season, you can now organise your tickets before you arrive.

Do let us know what you think and join us for our event to support h.Art Herefordshire Art Week from the 5th September.

https://www.hergest.co.uk/buy-tickets

02/09/2026

Signs of autumn are creeping in now that September is here, the damsons are being picked as well as apples and pears, cyclamen and colchicums are popping up all over the gardens, berries are ripening and the mini pumpkins are being picked ready for them to decorate to decorate the gift shop Kington Tourism InformationEat Sleep Live HerefordshireVisit HerefordshireYour HerefordshireMaples Tearoom Welsh Country Magazine Visit Mid Wales MidBorder News Hereford Tourist Information Centre Laura Shepherd

26/08/2026

Maples Tearoom Kington Tourism InformationEat Sleep Live Herefordshire Visit Herefordshire Your Herefordshire Laura Shepherd MidBorder News Visit Mid Wales

The gathering in of seedheads and dried flowers in the potting shed, the strawflowers are grown in the kitchen garden an...
19/08/2026

The gathering in of seedheads and dried flowers in the potting shed, the strawflowers are grown in the kitchen garden and are being used as decorations in the gift shop, the poppy heads may end up there too, the allium heads are being dried to use as decorations for Christmas and there are other seedheads being gathered to collect the seeds for next year in the gardens Maples Tearoom Welsh Country Magazine Visit Herefordshire Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire Your Herefordshire Visit Mid Wales Hereford Tourist Information Centre Laura Shepherd

As the temperatures have thankfully started to cool a little and will continue into next week - how about taking your li...
14/08/2026

As the temperatures have thankfully started to cool a little and will continue into next week - how about taking your little ones on a little adventure at Hergest Croft Gardens?

Children visit FREE, and grab a Nature Explorer Challenge sheet from reception when you arrive for a prize at the end!

We look forward to seeing you soon 😀

12/08/2026

August moments in the gardens Maples Tearoom Kington Tourism Information Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire Your Herefordshire Visit Herefordshire Welsh Country Magazine MidBorder News Visit Mid Wales Laura Shepherd Hereford Tourist Information Centre

Under sunny skies filled with the sight of wheeling house martins hedges are being cut, the espalier, cordon and step ov...
29/07/2026

Under sunny skies filled with the sight of wheeling house martins hedges are being cut, the espalier, cordon and step over fruit trees are being pruned to reveal the ripening fruit, and pots of lilies are flowering and filling the air with their beautiful scent Maples Tearoom Visit Herefordshire Eat Sleep Live HerefordshireVisit Mid WalesHereford Tourist Information Centre Laura Shepherd Leominster Information Centre

You can now book Haywood Cabin online!Planning a relaxing escape to Hergest Croft Gardens has never been easier. Our new...
24/07/2026

You can now book Haywood Cabin online!

Planning a relaxing escape to Hergest Croft Gardens has never been easier. Our new online booking system, provided in partnership with Bookalet, allows you to choose your dates and book your stay in just a few simple steps.

Nestled within the beautiful Hergest Estate, Haywood Cabin is the perfect base for a peaceful countryside break — and every stay includes daily access to Hergest Croft Gardens.

Book your getaway today and look forward to quiet mornings, beautiful walks and 70 acres of gardens to explore.

🔗 Book online: https://www.hergest.co.uk/stay

Stay in Haywood Cabin, a charming converted studio for two nestled above the Maple Grove at Hergest Croft Gardens. Enjoy complimentary garden access, a private south-facing patio, and easy access to Offa's D**e, a perfect Herefordshire escape.

Address

Ridgebourne Road
Kington
HR53EG

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 5pm
Friday 11:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441544230160

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