Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum, Southampton, England

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Brief description of site

These are the gardens and arboretum planted by Sir Harold Hillier, plantsman of world-renown, as the grounds of his own home. The Gardens comprise one of England's most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs and one of the most important plant collections in the world. There are over 42,000 plants across 180 acres, together with Europe's largest Winter Garden.

Brief history of site

In 1951 the world renowned plantsman Sir Harold Hillier and his family moved into Jermyns House. The house and gardens were passed to Hampshire County Council in 1977 to be held by them as a charitable trust.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	185	Grid Ref:	SU377238
Latitude:	51.01235	Longitude:	-1.463976

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