LOWER HOPE GARDENS
Lower Hope, Ullingswick, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3JF
Lower Hope Gardens
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2025
Opening to the public to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme, Age UK Hereford & Localities together with the local Samaritans (joint opening on Sunday 6 July) and St Michael's Hospice, Bartestree (Sunday 17 August).
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During visits usually the Head Gardener Brian Hall is always on hand to answer any gardening questions you may have.
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We pride ourselves of being wheelchair friendly for the main areas of the gardens.
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Assistance dogs only are permitted to enter the gardens.
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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 2025
​2pm-5pm
Entry £7.50 adult £2 child
Please bring the exact cash with you.
We do not have a card reader.
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Thursday 24 April (NGS)
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Tuesday 20 May (NGS)
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Thursday 26 June
(Hereford Wildlife Rescue - to be confirmed)
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Sunday 6 July (Age UK & Samaritans)
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Tuesday 29 July (NGS)
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​Sunday 17 August (St Michael's Hospice)
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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.
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In 2024 the recipient was Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue.
Private Visits - how to book
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Private garden visits can be accommodated in the afternoon 2pm to 5pm with tea/cake served at 3pm.
The current dates for 2025 are shown below.
There are no evening visits.
A £50 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold a booking.
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The dates available for private garden visits are:-
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Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May 2025
Wednesday 21 May - Friday 23 May 2025
Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 2025
Wednesday 30 July - Friday 1 August 2025
Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August 2025
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Your group must consist of at least 20 people.
Parking is available for cars/minibuses/coaches.
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Tea and cake for a private visit is included in the price of £12 per person.
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For a booking form please contact Caren
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Cherry Blossom Day - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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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.
National Garden Scheme Donations 2024
