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Planning your visit to Hidcote

A long stretch of grass in a garden with borders of red flowers leading up to steps with two brick gazebos either side, a low sun shining through the trees in the background.
The Red Borders at Hidcote | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

In this article you'll find everything you need to know about visiting Hidcote and what to expect from your day.

Try our new interactive map

Hidcote is a garden of many rooms and to help you navigate your way around it, we're currently trialling an interactive digital map of the garden. The map uses geolocation to help you find your way, using your mobile phone. To try it out, simply scan a QR code at Visitor Reception using your phone, or click the button below to launch the map.

We'd love to have your feedback, to help us understand how effective the digital map is and how it could be improved. If you have 5 minutes to fill out the survey, it would be much appreciated. Please click Digital Garden Map feedback  to start the survey.

Launch the digital map

Accessibility at Hidcote

We know the garden presents challenges in creating access for all, but we want as many people as possible to be able to experience the history and beauty of Hidcote - and to feel confident in doing so. Find out about accessible parking, routes, facilities and resources to help you plan and make the most of your visit.

If you have particular access requirements, our accessibility web article will help in planning your visit.

View our accessibility article

In addition, the AccessAble guide carries the most current detailed information on all the facilities available at Hidcote, as well as measurements and photographs of our main facilities to help support access.

View Hidcote's AccessAble guide
A visitor in a wheelchair enjoying the gardens at Hidcote
A visitor in a wheelchair enjoying the gardens at Hidcote | © Trevor Ray Hart

Frequently Asked Questions

Visiting the garden

Group Visits

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Discover more at Hidcote

Find out when Hidcote is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

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Coach trips and Group visits to Hidcote 

Looking to visit Hidcote as part of a club, society or registered travel company? Discover how to make a booking, how much you'll pay and any benefits you might receive.

A group enjoying the Long Borders at Hidcote

Explore the garden at Hidcote 

Explore Hidcote's Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, a network of ‘outdoor rooms' designed by the renowned horticulturalist Lawrence Johnston.

Yellow, red and pink flowers in front of a lily pond in a garden, with hedges and a blue gate in the background

The history of Hidcote 

Unravel the story of this Gloucestershire garden, from its priory beginnings, through Lawrence Johnston’s vision, to its acquisition by the National Trust.

Lawrence Johnston sits surrounded by four members of the garden team at Hidcote

Exhibitions at Hidcote 

Find out about exhibitions at Hidcote, showcasing work by a range of artists inspired by Hidcote.

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