Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is the most popular visitor attraction in the region with well over half a million visitors each year, nearly half of them being tourists.

There are nearly 2000 events held within Hamilton Gardens each year. It is a definite must see for anyone visiting the city and the entrance to this magnificent place is absolutely free.

The unique theme of Hamilton Gardens is 'the story of gardens' which is explored through a series of five garden collections.

• The Paradise Garden Collection featuring gardens representing some of the most significant garden design traditions.
• The Productive Garden Collection representing different aspects of the relationship between people and plants.
• The Fantasy Garden Collection representing different forms of garden fantasy.
• The Cultivar Garden Collection featuring the story of plants selected and bred for the garden.
• The Landscape Garden Collection with areas representing the different historic interpretations of an idealised landscape.