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  • BBC Tree O'Clock - Sat 5 Dec

    Ian LeGros on 18 Nov 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Muck in on Sat 5 December and plant your very own tree as part of a Guiness World Record attempt between 11am & 12 noon. On 5 December the BBC are making two world record breaking attempts; the most number of trees planted in one location in one hour and the most number of trees planted in multiple... Read More...

  • Plants to admire in November

    Ian LeGros on 13 Nov 2009 at 02:23 PM

    Well it may feel like winter has started to take hold, but there's still lots to see in the garden. A few of my favourites include: Taxodium distichum - Upper Pond Ginkgo biloba - Winter Beds Malus ‘Evereste' - Hilltop Island Bed Malus ‘Butterball' - Hilltop Island Bed Fuchsia ‘Hawkshead'... Read More...

  • Power Shutdown - Mon 9 Nov

    Ian LeGros on 29 Oct 2009 at 01:07 PM

    Please be aware that on Monday 9 November there will be a local power shutdown at Hyde Hall. The garden will remain open as normal and no charge will be made. However, this does mean that our retail outlets shop, plant centre, cafe and restaurant will not be open. Should you wish to visit, please park... Read More...

  • Autumn Fun this weekend - 24/25 October

    Ian LeGros on 20 Oct 2009 at 05:01 PM

    This weekend is our ever-popular Taste of Autumn Weekend. In addition to the numerous food stalls and colourful apple, pumpkin and chilli pepper displays we also have two special self-guided trails for you to try... The first is a Crab Apple Trail and we have picked 18 of our best Malus trees for you... Read More...

  • Looking good at Hyde Hall

    Ian LeGros on 05 Oct 2009 at 04:32 PM

    There's still loads of colour around at the moment with many perrenials, grasses and trees putting on a good show. Some of my favourites include: Malus 'Golden Hornet' - in the Gold Border Aster 'Little Carlow' - Herbaceous Border Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Clover Hill Helianthus... Read More...

  • Hyde Hall - Mobility Vehicle

    Ian LeGros on 24 Sep 2009 at 03:15 PM

    If you have visited the garden recently you will know that we now have a mobility vehicle to assist less-abled visitors reach the Hilltop Garden. The bus is operated by a team of wonderful volunteers who run the service seven days a week. To help staff and volunteers manage the service to the best of... Read More...

  • Digital Diversity - an exhibition by Niki Simpson

    Ian LeGros on 10 Jul 2009 at 09:53 AM

    Showing at Hyde Hall until the end of October is a digital botanical art exhibition by Nik Simpson. An award-winning botanical artist, Niki Simpson demonstrates that botanical art can flourish in the digital era. Her new digital approach to botanical illustration has been described as groundbreaking... Read More...

  • 2009 AGM - Thursday 2 July

    Ian LeGros on 30 Jun 2009 at 11:10 AM

    On Thursday 2 July 2009, the RHS Annual General Meeting will be held at Hyde Hall. Prior to the meeting we have a number of exclusive member-only events for your enjoyment and entertainment. From 10.30am onwards: Kniphofia display and talks with industry experts Garden tours hosted by the Hyde Hall gardening... Read More...

  • Essential maintenance from Mon 22 June & site closure day on Thu 25 June

    Ian LeGros on 15 Jun 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Please note that from week beginning Mon 22 - Fri 26 June we will be carrying out essential maintenance and during this period visitors will be signed to a temporary access route. We are delighted to say that the final surface to the new entrance road will be applied this week, which should make your... Read More...

  • Half Term Fun at Hyde Hall

    Ian LeGros on 20 May 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Keep your little ones entertained this half term with a visit to RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Hop along to the Information Centre and pick up a copy of the "Hyde Hall Hare Trail" - a self guided trail where you can learn all about brown hares. You'll soon be discovering where hares live, what... Read More...

  • Event news - James Wong & Jazz Evening Update

    Ian LeGros on 13 May 2009 at 03:14 PM

    Jazz Evening - Sat 11 July 2009 - 6.30pm - 10pm: Tickets are now on sale at the garden for the jazz evening priced at £10 each. Available from the Information Centre. Proceeds in aid of St Luke's Hospice. James Wong - Sat 4 July 2009 - sessions at 11.30am and 2.30pm (booking essential): Join James... Read More...

  • Malus blossom at Hyde Hall

    Ian LeGros on 28 Apr 2009 at 03:16 PM

    Spring has sprung at Hyde Hall and there is some wonderful Malus blossom to view at the moment. One of my favourites is Malus 'Exzellenz Thiel' Other include: Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet' Malus x adstringens ‘Almey' Malus x adstringens ‘Hopa' Malus ‘Evereste' Malus ‘Butterball'... Read More...

  • Hyde Hall closed

    Geoff Hodge on 02 Feb 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions Hyde Hall is closed today - Monday 2 February. As soon as we have any updates we'll let you know. Read More...