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Saturday 14th June, 2008
The OGS Summer Outing is to two renowned Hampshire gardens - The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Romsey and Mottisfont Abbey Gardens only a few miles away.
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens were named in memory of their founder, the late Sir Harold Hillier, a member of the famous nursery family, and house a unique collection of over 40,000 plants  which thrive in its 180 acres. In 1997 the Gardens were included by English Heritage on the Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England for the value of the plant collections.
Promoted as "gardens for all seasons", the collection provides a stunning range of colour and interest throughout the year.
Light refreshments, home-cooked meals and afternoon teas are available in the Pavilion Restaurant and Jermyn's House Tea Rooms and Lawn. There is also a gift shop and Plant Centre in the Visitor Pavilion.
Mottisfont Abbey Garden(National Trust)
Mottisfont Abbey Garden is set on the west bank of the River Test and the abbey, a former medieval priory, is surrounded by sweeping lawns with ancient trees and walled gardens.
The extensive gardens were remodelled during the 20th century. Norah Lindsay designed a box and lavender-edged parterre and Geoffrey Jellicoe redesigned the north front with an avenue of pleached limes and an octagon of yews.
The most popular feature of the garden, however, is the internationally-renowned National Collection of old-fashioned roses in the walled gardens designed in 1972 by Graham Stuart Thomas and at its best in mid-June.
Refreshments are available in the Kitchen Café. There is a gift shop and plant sales area selling some of the old-fashioned rose varieties that can be seen in the garden.
This promises to be another varied and enjoyable trip, with hopefully, something to interest everybody.
Itinerary
Depart:Murcott 8.40 am
Fencott 8.45 am
Charlton 8.50 am
Oddington 8.55 am
Islip 9.00 am
Arrive at Sir Harold Hillier approx10.30 am
Lunch at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Depart approx 1.45 pm
Arrive at Mottisfont Abbey approx 2.00 pm
Departapprox 4.30 pm
Arrive back in villages approx 6.00 pm
Cost
OGS + NT member(s)£10
OGS + Non-NT member(s)£15
Guest + NT member(s)£15
Guest + Non-NT member(s)£20
NB. Please remember to bring your National Trust membership card with you to qualify for discount
To book and further information
Brian Eadle 331472
Rosemary Craig 331317
Chris Squire 331039
The number of places on this trip is limited and need to be confirmed by 31 May.
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