RHS Garden Hyde Hall

BBC Tree O'Clock - Sat 5 Dec

Ian LeGros — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT

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 locations in one hour.

Plants to admire in November

Ian LeGros — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT

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

Power Shutdown - Mon 9 Nov

Ian LeGros — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

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.

Autumn Fun this weekend - 24/25 October

Ian LeGros — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

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...

Looking good at Hyde Hall

Ian LeGros — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:32:00 GMT

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:

Hyde Hall - Mobility Vehicle

Ian LeGros — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:00 GMT

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 their ability we will be carrying out some driver training and unfortunately this means that the vehicle will be out of service for a three day period - Monday 28 Sept to Wed 30 Sept inclusive.

Honey Bee Update

Ian LeGros — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:36:00 GMT

The Hyde Hall honey bees have so far had a good season.

Have you visited our new building yet?

Ian LeGros — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Our new visitor centre is now open for business!

Come along this August Bank Holiday Weekend

Ian LeGros — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Be one of the first to try out the new Hyde Hall Visitor Centre this weekend and experience first hand our new plant centre, gift shop and cafe.

If you come along on Saturday 29 August we will also have 'The Buggets' to keep you entertained.

Final preparations for the new visitor centre

Ian LeGros — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:13:00 GMT

This week staff are busily stocking the shelves of the new gift shop where there will be a much improved range of products on offer.

Outside the plant centre is also finished and ready to receive plants!

Shop Closure (from 16 August 2009)

Ian LeGros — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:01:00 GMT

Please note that to allow the relocation of the shop and plant centre to the new visitor centre building, the current facilities will cease trading at close of play on Sunday 16 August 2009.

The new shop and plant centre will then begin trading on Monday 24 August 2009.

Shop Relocation Sale - from Wed 29 July 2009

Ian LeGros — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:38:00 GMT

In readiness for the relocation of the shop and plant centre to the new garden entrance building, selected lines will be reduced by up to 75%!

Be sure to pop in and pick up a few bargains.

Digital Diversity - an exhibition by Niki Simpson

Ian LeGros — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:53:00 GMT

Showing at Hyde Hall until the end of October is a digital botanical art exhibition by Nik Simpson.

2009 AGM - Thursday 2 July

Ian LeGros — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:10:00 GMT

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.

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

Ian LeGros — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:49:00 GMT

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 journey into the garden a fair more pleasant experience! We are aware that the base layer was uneven and dusty - so thank you for your patience! While the work is ongoing visitors will enter the garden via the Water Treatment Access Road in Buckhatch Lane. Diversion signs will be in place.