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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.

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The basics

Booking details

Booking not required.

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.

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.

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.

Contact info

Hare Hill Office

Upcoming events

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.

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on
29 Apr to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 104 other dates or times

May half term: Buzzy Bee spotter trail 

What’s the buzz all about? Join us at Hare Hill this May half term and explore our Buzzy Bee spotter trail.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 7 other dates or times

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.

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on
18 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 32 other dates or times

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.

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on
16 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30