National Open Garden Scheme
An event organised with the charitable organisation - National Open Garden Scheme. Come an see the gardens in full swing… we will have guided tours, meet the gardeners, coffee and cake, garden games and the bar open.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Secluded Victorian mansion within traditional grounds. Lawns, herbaceous borders and mature woodland with fine specimens of beech, horse chestnut, yew and pine. Woodland paths through drifts of wild garlic, bluebells and fritillaries. Chalk spring fed stream with pools and weirs, rockery and fernery. New orchards, kitchen garden and glasshouse with cacti, succulents, tillandsias and wisteria. Garden games.
The grounds of Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Hotel comprise 7 acres of lawns, herbaceous borders and beds hidden within mature mixed deciduous and coniferous woodland. Established from the 1860's the woodland contains many fine specimens of Beech, Horse Chestnut, Yew & Pine trees. Wood-chip paths pass through drifts of Wild garlic, Bluebells and Snakeshead fritillaries throughout spring and follow the flanks of Driffield Beck, a seasonal spring fed tributary of the most northerly chalk trout stream in the UK; featuring pools, weirs, home to the occasional Brown trout. As well as a number of original features including a restored tennis court, rockery and fernery, the current owners have begun a collection of 'living fossil' trees including Wollemia nobilis, Ginkgo biloba and Araucaria species; added two mini orchards; erected a stunning Victorian style Glass House, set within a kitchen garden and housing collections of unusual Succulents, Tillandsias and Carnivorous plants. The House frontage is clothed in an assortment of climbers including impressive Wisteria, fig, grape and Passion flower, and sits upon a terrace fringed with herbaceous borders. Light refreshments available.
All tickets bookable via National Open Garden Scheme website. See link below.
TICKET INCLUDES
All tickets bookable via National Open Garden Scheme website. Third party terms and conditions apply.
ADD-ONS & MORE INFORMATION
ACCESIBILITY:
Please note this event will be taking place in the grounds and around the house. Unfortunately there is currently no lift access to the first and second floor levels. Please contact us for any special requirements or to discuss our location. Call 01377 256 231.
FOOD AVAILABLE:
Club food will be available additionally - See club Menu for more details.
DRINK AVAILABLE:
The hotel has three bars open on an event night. The Library Bar - our main cocktail bar, The Butlers Bar - our lounge bar, The Great Hall Bar - our club bar. See our Drink pages for more details on the full menus available.
HOTEL ACCOMODATION:
Bookings to stay with us for the evening of this event can be made separately. See our Suites pages for more details.
GIFT CARD TICKETS:
PARKING, OVERNIGHT PARKING & TAXIS:
Parking is available in our woodland parking. Cars may be left overnight for a maximum of 24 hours or the period of your stay. All vehicles left overnight must be registered at reception. Our front desk can help with taxis, however as we are in a rural area we do recommend prior booking.
TERMS & REFUNDS
THIRD PARTY TERMS & CONDITIONS ALSO APPLY
For more information on our standard terms of business please contact enquiries@thehighfieldhouse.com
If cancelled 14 days + this ticket may be exchanged for gift voucher or alternate tickets of the same value. If cancelled less than 14 days prior to event this is ticket is non-refundable - to the discretion of the venue. For details or to request a cancelation please call 01377 256 231.