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COVID-19 UPDATE
Please adhere to Government social distancing instructions and stay at least 2 metres apart. Please do not visit if you are unwell or have been in recent contact with someone with Covid-19.
Welcome to Howick Gardens. We delighted to invite you and your household back to enjoy the open space that Howick Gardens and Arboretum provide. Please give others sufficient space to maintain appropriate social distancing. This may require some patience on narrower paths or in busier areas.
What we have done to make your visit as safe as possible:
- Entry – please park in the carpark as normal allowing others to exit their vehicles safely. Please join the queue (if there is one) for the ticket office keeping 2 metres away from others. Please pay at the hatch (NB WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING CARD OR CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS) – Hand sanitiser is available for those not using contactless payment. If you are a season ticket holder you will only need to show your card and staff will register your visit on the system.
- Numbers of visitors – If the Gardens become too busy we will pause entry until visitors leave – using a one-in-one-out system. The current status of garden entry can by checked by telephoning the ticket office on 01665 577191.
- Keeping it all outdoors – As the risk of transmission of Coronavirus is significantly less outside we have closed the Visitors Centre. The Church is also locked.
- Gates – We are keeping all the gates within the Gardens and Arboretum open during visiting hours – please leave them open and we will close them at the end of each day.
- The Sensory Garden – We would ask that numbers are limited to 10 people at a time in this more confined area and that groups maintain appropriate social distancing.
- Benches and Picnic Tables – Wooden furniture outside is at low risk for transmission of Coronavirus. We have left this furniture out for your use, however they are not being regularly cleaned and as such would recommend you bear this in mind and wash your hands / use hand sanitiser at the next available opportunity after use.
- Toilets – There is a one way system running to and from the toilets. The external door to the Ladies and Gents are to be locked when in use. Only one individual / members of same household (of the same sex) to use the Ladies or the Gents at the same time. The Disabled toilet remains available on a unisex basis. Please remember to wash your hands and use paper towels to dry your hands. We have a regular cleaning schedule for the toilets but please inform the Ticket Office if there are any problems you notice.
- Wheelchairs – We regret that our wheelchair loan service is not currently available.
Unfortunately we do not allow dogs, except assistance dogs.
We are a registered charity and don’t receive any public funding, therefore your admission price helps us to maintain the Gardens and Arboretum.
SEASON TICKETS
| Single | £32.00 |
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| Double | £55.00 |
Prices
| Adults | £8.80* |
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| Over 60s | £7.70* |
| Children | FREE |
* Includes a 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation
OPENING TIMES
| Early Season | from 8th February to 31st March 2020 | DAILY 10.30am – 4pm (last entry 4pm) |
| Main Season | 1st April – 30th Sept 2020 | DAILY 10.30am – 6pm (last entry 5pm) |
| Late Season | 1st Oct – Sunday 1st Nov 2020 (inclusive) | DAILY 10.30am – 5pm (last entry 4pm) |
Last admission during main and late seasons: 1 hour before closing
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Welcome to Howick Hall
The ancestral seat of the Earls Grey
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, the ancestral seat of the Earls Grey since 1319. Discover the history of the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous tea is named, wander through the beautiful gardens created by the 5th Earl Grey and his family or for the more energetic explore the arboretum a united nations of shrubs and trees covering over 65 acres. Take a rest from exploring in the Earl Grey Tea House for a bite to eat and a cup of Earl Grey Tea.
Beautiful Gardens, Woodland Walks…
a Prime Minister and a Famous Cup of Tea
The Gardens
Always something new to see
The Gardens are best known for their spring bulbs and the Woodland Garden; there are also summer borders and a rockery specialising in summer plants. In addition the wild bog garden around a pond is at its peak in high summer.
The Arboretum
A United Nations of trees and shrubs
It is divided into two sections, the West Arboretum, which is the smaller and adjacent to the gardens, and The East Arboretum, which is much larger and not suitable for wheelchairs, being too hilly.
Visitor Centre
The history of the Hall, Gardens and Grey Family
The exhibition tells the story of how the gardens and arboretum have gently evolved through generations of passionate gardeners and plantsmen. In addition the displays include some fascinating history about family members and their contribution to the gardens. Also interesting facts about unusual trees and plants growing at Howick, including tales from plant hunting expeditions abroad.
There’s always time for tea!
The Earl Grey Tea House
Enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in our elegant Earl Grey Tea House under the watchful gaze of Earl Grey himself. The Teahouse is open whenever the gardens are, exclusively for visitors to Howick Hall. The Earl Grey Teahouse offers a full range of teas and hot coffee. As well as cakes, scones and the infamous Earl Grey tealoaf. Light lunches are served daily, together with a specials boards. Which offer dishes in addition to that offerd from the standard menu. All of which are served to you by our friendly staff.
Welcome to Howick Hall
The ancestral seat of the Earls Grey
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, the ancestral seat of the Earls Grey since 1319. Discover the history of the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous tea is named, wander through the beautiful gardens created by the 5th Earl Grey and his family or for the more energetic explore the arboretum a united nations of shrubs and trees covering over 65 acres. Take a rest from exploring in the Earl Grey Tea House for a bite to eat and a cup of Earl Grey Tea.
Beautiful Gardens, Woodland Walks…
a Prime Minister and a Famous Cup of Tea
The Gardens
Always something new to see
The Gardens are best known for their spring bulbs and the Woodland Garden; there are also summer borders and a rockery specialising in summer plants. In addition the wild bog garden around a pond is at its peak in high summer.
The Arboretum
A United Nations of trees and shrubs
It is divided into two sections, the West Arboretum, which is the smaller and adjacent to the gardens, and The East Arboretum, which is much larger and not suitable for wheelchairs, being too hilly.
Visitor Centre
The history of the Hall, Gardens and Grey Family
The exhibition tells the story of how the gardens and arboretum have gently evolved through generations of passionate gardeners and plantsmen. In addition the displays include some fascinating history about family members and their contribution to the gardens. Also interesting facts about unusual trees and plants growing at Howick, including tales from plant hunting expeditions abroad.
There’s always time for tea!
The Earl Grey Tea House
Enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in our elegant Earl Grey Tea House under the watchful gaze of Earl Grey himself. The Teahouse is open whenever the gardens are, exclusively for visitors to Howick Hall. The Earl Grey Teahouse offers a full range of teas and hot coffee. As well as cakes, scones and the infamous Earl Grey tealoaf. Light lunches are served daily, together with a specials boards. Which offer dishes in addition to that offerd from the standard menu. All of which are served to you by our friendly staff.
Welcome to Howick Hall
The ancestral seat of the Earls Grey
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, the ancestral seat of the Earls Grey since 1319. Discover the history of the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous tea is named, wander through the beautiful gardens created by the 5th Earl Grey and his family or for the more energetic explore the arboretum a united nations of shrubs and trees covering over 65 acres. Take a rest from exploring in the Earl Grey Tea House for a bite to eat and a cup of Earl Grey Tea.
Beautiful Gardens, Woodland Walks…
a Prime Minister and a Famous Cup of Tea
The Gardens
Always something new to see
The Gardens are best known for their spring bulbs and the Woodland Garden; there are also summer borders and a rockery specialising in summer plants. In addition the wild bog garden around a pond is at its peak in high summer.
The Arboretum
A United Nations of trees and shrubs
It is divided into two sections, the West Arboretum, which is the smaller and adjacent to the gardens, and The East Arboretum, which is much larger and not suitable for wheelchairs, being too hilly.
Visitor Centre
The history of the Hall, Gardens and Grey Family
The exhibition tells the story of how the gardens and arboretum have gently evolved through generations of passionate gardeners and plantsmen. In addition the displays include some fascinating history about family members and their contribution to the gardens. Also interesting facts about unusual trees and plants growing at Howick, including tales from plant hunting expeditions abroad.
There’s always time for tea!
The Earl Grey Tea House
Enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in our elegant Earl Grey Tea House under the watchful gaze of Earl Grey himself. The Teahouse is open whenever the gardens are, exclusively for visitors to Howick Hall. The Earl Grey Teahouse offers a full range of teas and hot coffee. As well as cakes, scones and the infamous Earl Grey tealoaf. Light lunches are served daily, together with a specials boards. Which offer dishes in addition to that offerd from the standard menu. All of which are served to you by our friendly staff.