Heritage Open Day
Enjoy a walk in the gardens, for free, as part of Heritage Open Day. Open from 10.30am - 5pm, last entry to the gardens at 4pm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Hare Hill is welcoming visitors for free as part of Heritage Open Day. Take a walk around the gardens, try spotting birds from the bird hide, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the peaceful walled garden.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet. Step-free route around garden with level paths. Manual wheelchair and powered mobility Tramper vehicle available to borrow. There are some steps within the garden but a level access route is available. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the walled and wooded garden.
- Meeting point
Please head to the Welcome Building in the car park. Our team will help you make the most of your day out.
- What to bring and wear
Wear footwear suitable for walking in the outdoors. Come prepared for the weather on the day.
- Other
There is no cafe or tea-room at Hare Hill but we sell hot and cold drinks to go and light snacks from the Welcome Building. If bringing a picnic please take all litter home with you. Please leave all balls, frisbees and scooters at home - thank you for helping us to look after the historical gardens and parklands. Car park and gate to permissive path locked promptly at 5pm. No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere in the gardens.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play: Water Wonders spotter trail
Join our free spotter trail at Hare Hill this summer and dive into the wonderful world of water, with outdoor fun and fascinating discoveries for the whole family.
Tai Chi at Hare Hill
Experience the world of Tai Chi in the Walled Garden at Hare Hill.
Folksy Theatre present: A Midsummer Night's Dream
This summer, join Folksy Theatre for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Nature Packs
Be a nature detective for the day and let your imagination run wild when you borrow one of our free Nature Packs from the Welcome Building.