With Christmas nearly upon us, Hillier Garden Centre has announced its line-up of events to kick start the festive season.
Proceedings begin on 10th November with the ‘Festive Celebration Evenings’, an in-store shopping event giving shoppers a first look at all things Christmas, including the decoration displays showcasing products from the four Hillier décor themes for the year, and exclusive previews of the new giftware range for 2023. Hillier Gardening Centre will be hosting a party with a variety of festive entertainment and Gardening Club offers that will be sure to get you into the Christmas mood. Activities vary per centre, but some entertainment includes craft fayres, treasure hunts for the children, hog roasts and more.
Following this, from the 22nd November, thousands of high-quality Christmas trees will be arriving and on sale with promotions available in-store, including £10 off any real, cut Christmas tree for Gardening Club members. Artificial Christmas trees will also be available to purchase in-store and online at www.hillier.co.uk, along with a vast array of low-voltage LED indoor and outdoor lights.
A delicious festive menu of bakery and savoury items will launch on 8th November, including an orange cranberry scone that is served with clotted cream and Tiptree jam, Hillier signature baked mince pies, and a mincemeat, apple and fresh cream doughnut. Bookable festive two-course lunches with a choice of main courses and desserts will be available from 5th December until 22nd December and will require booking directly with your chosen restaurant. This means your reserved table will be set in readiness for your arrival. A traditional roast turkey lunch will be featured every Sunday from 13th November and then every day from 15th December. There will be a festive afternoon tea available, consisting of an array of tasty sandwiches and a selection of cakes, along with other exciting festive nibbles and drinks to enjoy.
Award-winning Christmas workshops from Hillier begin at the start of December with wreath making and Christmas table decoration workshops. Both workshops are set to be incredibly popular, so booking in advance is recommended. All materials required to create a beautiful, festive decoration to take home are provided, and light refreshments are also included for a cost of £40 per person. For further information and to book a space, visit www.hillier.co.uk or enquire in-store.
For further information about Hillier, or for festive news, inspiration and a series of Christmas themed “how to” guides, visit www.hillier.co.uk, find Hillier Garden Centres on Facebook, or @Hilliergardencentres on Instagram.