The gardens are now closed and will re-open in spring 2026.
Park Wood is also closed to all visitors for the winter.
Maples Tearoom will open on specific days – please refer to our website for further details
Maples Tearoom and Terrace
Hergest Croft & Maples Tearoom
Winter Building Work
Unfortunately, extensive renovation to Hergest Croft is required and will be taking place over this winter. The bay windows and verandah are starting to lean away from the front of the house and need to be taken down and rebuilt. Work on this will commence almost immediately after the Gardens close for the season on Sunday 2 November and is due to be completed ahead of re-opening in March 2026.
Melanie Lloyd, who holds the franchise for Maples Tearoom, will still be opening for weekend lunches. A warm welcome and blazing fire will no doubt await, but please do be aware that there will be hoardings and scaffolding at the front of the house which will completely block off the bay windows overlooking the Garden.
Hergest Wins National Tourism Award!
Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom honoured with VisitEngland Quality Food & Drink Accolade
Prestigious national award celebrates exceptional visitor experience and local hospitality excellence in Kington.
Mell Lloyd, the franchisee for Maples Tearoom, said:
“We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to be the recipient of this prestigious award. The hospitality industry is facing huge challenges at present and therefore this accolade is a real ray of sunshine for us! We have a wonderful team at Maples and this award is a true reflection of their hard work and dedication in serving the very best local produce and providing genuine service with a smile. Well done, Team Maples!
In addition, Maples Tearoom are pleased to announce that they have recently been awarded the Quality Food and Drink 2024 accreditation by Visit Wales Quality Assessment
