Open daily until 31 October 11.00 – 4.30
The Gardens are open daily from 11.00 – 4.30 – Spring is in full bloom!
Nestled under iconic Hergest Ridge with fabulous view towards the Black Mountains, these critically acclaimed and stunning 70 acre gardens hold national collections of Maples, Birches and Zelkovas. Created and extended by five generations of the Banks family, Hergest Croft Gardens boast one of the finest collections of plants and shrubs in the UK, with many rare and exotic species and over 130 Champion trees.
What's flowering now?
Spring has been springing for several weeks now at Hergest Croft. The combination of sunny days, cool nights and not too much rain has resulted in one of the most spectacular seasons for bulbs that we can remember. The Spring Border is a riot of colour with hellebores, primroses, tulips, daffodils and much, much more.
Elsewhere, many of the magnolias are now in full and wonderful bloom; camellias too are offering abundant colour. There are striking varieties of lindera, such as the Lindera praetermissa (found near the bottom of the Maple Grove and pictured below) and some stunning early rhododendrons, such as Rhododendron suoilenhense (also pictured.)
It is a magical time of year – every day there is something new to see. Come and visit us soon!
News and Events
Congratulations to Rowan!
Community Conservation Champion 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Rowan Griffiths has received the Judges Commendation Award in the category of Community Conservation Champion in the 2024 Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards. The inaugural awards were recently announced at a glittering event held at Lyde Court, Hereford and compared by TV Presenter and Broadcaster Jules Hudson.
Spring Plant Fair – Monday 5th May 2025
We are delighted to announce that the annual Spring Plant Fair will once again take place on the first May Bank Holiday Monday and this year, the fair will be the largest in our history with over 60 exhibitors.
We will have a large selection of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and plants for sale from a number of specialist nurseries throughout the country. A comprehensive array of crafts will be on show together with numerous specialist artisan foods and drink suppliers.
Entry is just £9 which also gives you access to the beautiful 70 acre Gardens. Under 16s and Season Ticket holders receive complimentary entry. There is plenty of disabled parking available and a drop off point at the entrance to the fair for easy access. Dogs on leads are very welcome too.
It is an excellent family day out and we look forward to welcoming you!
Please full list of exhibitors here
Artist in Residence
Now that spring has arrived, Chris Williams, our Artist in residence is hard at work in the gardens and we look forward to placing some new images on the site in due course.
Originally from North Wales, Chris studied art at the Laird School of Art, Birkenhead and gained her BA Hons degree in Fine Art from Newcastle Polytechnic. Primarily a landscape painter, she has exhibited at the RBSA, RWA and RCA and is former entrant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year in 2017.
Her work is based on observation and she likes to work outside whenever possible whether this is drawing or making plein air oil studies. She is fascinated by natural forms, changing light, weather and the seasonal and daily rhythms of the landscape.
Visit her website to find out more.
We were delighted to have been featured in Country Life Magazine showcasing our fabulous autumn colour
Capture the moment for prosperity!
We are delighted to announce a commercial partnership with Laura Shepheard PhotographyWhether it is a special occasion, celebration or just a memory, record that intimate moment using Hergest Croft Gardens as a stunning location or back drop. Contact www.laurashepherdslensphotography.com
Horticultural Highlights from Hergest with award-winning Senior Gardener, Rowan Griffiths.
Welcome to our new Hergest Croft Gardens video channel where each month we will be discussing various seasonal elements of the gardens.
This month we are focusing on the huge varieties of Magnolias that are bursting into flower and in particular Esther and Lucy – together with a particular variety of Alder – the Alnus sieboldiana and a very special Rhododendron from Vietnam – suoilenhense. enjoy!