LOWER HOPE GARDENS
Lower Hope, Ullingswick, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3JF
Lower Hope Gardens
2027
Opening to the public to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme and local charities.
During visits usually the Head Gardener Brian Hall is always on hand to answer any gardening questions you may have.
We pride ourselves of being wheelchair friendly for the main areas of the gardens.
Assistance dogs only are permitted to enter the gardens. We do not permit emotional support, companion or therapy dogs.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks & cakes will be for sale on open days - please bring cash with you as we do not have card payment machines.
Dates for public visits 2027
Entry £7.50 adult £1 child
Please bring the exact cash with you.
We do not have a card reader.
Thursday 22 April (NGS) 2-5pm
Thursday 20 May (NGS) 4-8pm
Sunday 4 July (outside charity) 2-5pm
Thursday 29 July (NGS) 2-5pm
Sunday 15 August (St Michael's Hospice)
2-5pm
All funds raised from entry fees etc on National Garden Scheme days are donated to the NGS with a small percentage going to a designated charity of our choice, which changes every year.
All funds raised from Private Visits are also donated to the same designated charity.
In 2024 the recipient was Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue.
In 2025 funds were donated to Herefordshire Wildlife Rescue.
In 2026 funds were donated to We Are Farming Minds.
Private Visits - how to book
Private garden visits can be accommodated in the afternoon 2pm to 5pm with tea/cake being served at 3pm.
The 2027 dates are as follows:-
Monday 26 to Friday 30 April
Monday 24 to Friday 28 May
Wednesday 7 July to Friday 9 July
Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August
There are no evening visits.
A £50 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold a booking.
Your group must consist of at least 20 people.
Free parking is available for cars/minibuses/coaches.
Tea and cake for a private visit is included in the price of £15 per person.
For a booking form please click here to contact Caren
National Garden Scheme Donations 2025
Cherry Blossom Day - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Lower Hope Fruit, which is part of the Estate and a short drive away from the gardens, have a Cherry Blossom Day earlier in the year. This is a spectacular sight! Winner of the prestigious Award "Top Fruit Grower of the Year" in 2011 and 2015.
Once we are able to offer this event again, this section will be updated with the relevant information.