Kick off the Christmas season with Hillier’s festive events!

As the holiday season approaches, get into the festive spirit with Hillier’s 2023 events calendar. Hillier is thrilled to invite visitors to experience the joy of Christmas with an array of magnificent events that promise to make this year’s celebrations truly magical. From Christmas lunch or afternoon tea to breakfast with Father Christmas himself, bring loved ones to an enchanting, fun-filled festive feast. Or drop by one of Hillier’s evening events and pick up holiday gifting and decoration essentials, including Christmas trees, lights, and tasty treats.

Key dates include:

• 2nd November 5pm to 8pm: Christmas Launch Evening
• 16th November 5pm to 8pm: Truly Scrumptious Evening
• 30th November 5pm to 8pm: Christmas Trees and Lights Evening
• 26th November - 22nd December: Festive Afternoon Tea and Christmas Lunch
• 2nd December - 24th December: Breakfast with Father Christmas

Thursday 2nd November: Christmas Launch Evening

Get ready to be immersed into a world of festive magic as Hillier kicks off the most wonderful time of the year with a spectacular launch evening. With a magnificent assortment of creative and colourful delights for both the home and garden, Hillier promises to be a one-stop destination for all the Christmas decorating essentials. Browse the beautiful selection of seasonal decor and create a personalised winter wonderland at home, with something to suit any theme and aesthetic. Get a head start on Christmas shopping with a range of thoughtful gifts to choose from and pick up tasty treats perfect for cosy winter evenings.

The Christmas launch evening will run from 5pm to 8pm and best of all…there’s no need to RSVP and entry is completely free of charge!

Find out more information about Hillier’s Christmas Launch evening here https://www.hillier.co.uk/christmas-events/christmas-launch/.

Thursday 16th November: Truly Scrumptious Evening

Indulge in an evening of delicious festive foods with the Hillier Truly Scrumptious event on 16th November from 5pm to 8pm. With a treasure trove of delightful treats, pick up all the essentials for a perfect holiday feast. Sample exquisite food from Hillier trusted suppliers, from mince pies to gourmet chocolate - there’s something to get everyone’s mouths watering!

Bring along the whole family for an evening of entertainment and family fun. There’s no need to book tickets and entry is free of charge.

Discover more about the Truly Scrumptious evening here https://www.hillier.co.uk/christmas-events/christmas-food-evening/.

Thursday 30th November: Christmas Trees and Lights Evening

Join Hillier to welcome the start of December and get ready for the exciting job of decorating homes and gardens for the holiday season! Hillier understands the importance of tradition, especially at Christmas, so has ensured only the best selection of trees are on offer in its garden centres. Choose a real tree for a beautiful indoor statement piece or a high-quality artificial tree that is designed to last for years to come. Find a picture-perfect 2023 Christmas tree and the perfect lighting to accompany it. Whether you’re looking for subtle twinkling lights, a bold colourful statement or stunning LEDS, Hillier has everything necessary to create a magical festive display.

This event will run from 5pm to 8pm to offer a magical festive evening for all.

Find out more here https://www.hillier.co.uk/christmas-events/trees-and-lights-evening/.

26th November - 22nd December: Festive Afternoon Tea and Christmas Lunch

Make the holiday season truly special by visiting Hillier Garden Centre for a cheerful afternoon tea or Christmas Lunch. Bring along friends or family and indulge in a delicious festive feast with all the trimmings. Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with Hillier’s specially curated menu. Choose from a delightful two-course lunch for just £20 or an exquisite afternoon tea for two for just £40.

Browse the delicious menu on offer and book your table here https://www.hillier.co.uk/christmas-events/christmas-lunch/.

2nd December - 24th December: Breakfast with Father Christmas

Santa will be coming to Hiller Garden Centres for the first time so visitors can enjoy a delicious family breakfast with Father Christmas himself! With activities for the children, Christmas crackers, a small gift and sweet treat to take home, create a cherished memory with the whole family. Whether you’re young or young at heart, make the holiday season even more magical.

Tickets cost £20 for children and £15 for adults and include the price of breakfast. Take a look at the menu on offer and book a breakfast slot here https://www.hillier.co.uk/breakfast-with-father-christmas/.

4th December - 8th December: Wreath workshops

Get crafty this Christmas with the Hillier

 popular wreath making workshops. Hillier invites home and garden lovers to embrace their creative side and craft their own, handmade Christmas decoration. Make something really personal for the home, or the ideal gift for a loved one in this magical, fun-filled workshop. The workshop costs £40 per person and includes all the materials necessary to craft a wreath from scratch from greenery and foliage to pretty lights and festive decorations. The classes are small in size to ensure hands-on support from Hillier experts so visitors can make a wreath to be proud of.

Spaces are selling out, so book now to avoid disappointment! Find a local workshop and book a spot here https://www.hillier.co.uk/christmas-wreath-making-workshops/. 

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Editors notes

“To inspire the creation of green living spaces for now and the future”

Hillier is the most successful exhibitor in the history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, having been awarded 74 consecutive gold medals.

The company was founded in 1864 by Edwin Hillier and remains a family-run nursery with the fifth generation now actively involved in the family business as it continues to grow. The company employs over 750 staff across its nursery, amenity trees and 22 garden centre divisions, and grows over one million plants a year. It is the largest tree grower in the UK.

Over the years, Hillier has been responsible for numerous plant introductions, many of which have become essentials in British gardens and it continues with the tradition of innovation and the introduction of new garden plants in the present day.