Step into winter wonderland as Hillier Garden Centres unveils its annual Christmas launch

Christmas has officially arrived at Hillier Garden Centres! Locals are invited to explore a magical wonderland with carefully curated displays and gifts to inspire festive joy.  

Shoppers can find everything they need to bring the festive spirit home, including a wide selection of Christmas trees, lights, decorative ornaments and toys to make Christmas celebrations special. This year, Hillier presents four exclusive Christmas themes to capture the magic of the season, including Classic Christmas, Winter Woodland, Festive Eden, and Wonderland. 

Classic Christmas embraces rich, traditional reds, greens and golds, with a new pomegranate shade for 2024, inspired by Regency elegance. Winter Woodland offers cosy, natural tones with a hint of rosemary and countryside animal accents. Festive Eden brings calm, angelic hues with luxurious, vibrant accents to elevate any festive setting. Finally, Wonderland features soft pastels and whimsical décor inspired by Rococo ballrooms. Customers can also browse the impressive selection of both artificial and real Christmas trees. Real trees will be available from 27th November, with a special offer of £10 off all cut Christmas trees 6ft and above for Hillier Gardening Club members.  

In addition to these themed displays, Hillier is hosting a variety of festive events throughout the season, running from 5pm to 8pm. These events offer visitors a first look at the 2024 Christmas range in an enchanting setting, complete with seasonal entertainment and special offers available exclusively during the evening. Guests can also look forward to Truly Scrumptious Food Evenings, Breakfast with Father Christmas, Christmas Shopping Evenings, and even a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, among other seasonal activities. New this year is Storytime with Father Christmas, where children can enjoy festive tales, treats and a special goodie bag while adults relax with a cream tea.   

Gavin Lewis, Area Manager, commented: "We’re so excited to launch the Christmas season here at Hillier Garden Centres! It’s all about spreading joy and warmth to everyone who comes in, helping them bring a little magic home. With everything from fresh, fragrant wreaths to sparkling decorations and stunning trees, we have all you need to make this season extra special.  

“Our wide selection of gifts makes shopping a breeze, too! From delicious treats in our food hall to cosy homewares, houseplants, and cheerful toys, including our much-loved traditional train set and festive dinosaurs—there’s no need to head to the high street; we’ve got it all right here."

“We’re also thrilled to bring back our festive events and workshops, which are perfect for stepping into the Christmas spirit! From wreath workshops to delicious, hearty festive lunches, there’s something here for everyone in the family. We can’t wait to help make your Christmas visit a truly magical day out!" 

Join Hillier this holiday season to be immersed in a festive wonderland of Christmas cheer, this year’s displays offer inspiration for everyone’s Christmas decorating and gift-giving needs.  

For further information, please visit www.hillier.co.uk or visit your local Hillier Garden Centre. 

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Editors notes

“To inspire the creation of green living spaces for now and the future” Hillier is one of the leading names in the horticultural industry, with 160 years of growing and retail experience.

Founded in 1864 by Edwin Hillier, the company remains a family-run nursery with the fifth generation now actively involved in the family business as it continues to grow.

Not only is Hillier the largest producer of semi-mature trees in Europe and grower of over one million plants at its Hampshire nursery, but it also employs over 750 staff across its nursery, amenity trees and 22 garden centre divisions and is a flourishing multi-million pound company. It proudly holds the world record for the most consecutive gold medals awards at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with 74 wins.

As one of the leading growers in the UK, Hillier is involved in many peat-free initiatives, including the RHS Peat-Free Fellowship, the largest peat-free collaborative research project globally. The company was amongst the first nurseries to become 100% peat-free across both its production nursery and retail garden centres, and all Hillier plants are grown in peat-free compost.

Recent successes for the company include the launch of its online shop, the substantial redevelopment of Hillier Garden Centre Newbury and the acquisition of the Rosebourne Garden Centre Group in November 2022, as well as sponsorship of BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, and the incredibly popular free ‘Hillier Gardening Club’ loyalty program which now has over half a million members.

Renowned for being a leading breeder of plants in the UK at its 100% peat-free nursery in Hampshire, each year Hillier introduces amazing new varieties. Many of these have become essentials in British gardens and the company continues with the tradition of innovation and the introduction of new garden plants in the present day.