Hillier to open new garden centre at Syon Park Estate
Romsey-based horticulture business Hillier will work with Syon Park to transform the garden centre, with both businesses investing significantly to improve the site. Through this new centre, Hillier aims to be part of the local community, as well as create a number of jobs locally.
Following handover of the site, both Hillier and Syon Park will invest significantly in the centre to transform the visitor experience. Visitors will be able to browse a range of top-quality plants, many grown by Hillier at its nurseries in Hampshire. A farm shop will sell produce from local suppliers.
Hillier will also introduce its popular Gardening Club to Syon Park. In a member survey, 96% of current Hillier Gardening Club members said they would recommend membership to friends and family.
“We are delighted to be adding Syon Park to our Hillier Garden Centres family,” said Chris Francis, Hillier Garden Centre and Wholesale Nurseries director. “Syon Park is an outstanding destination in south-west London and a great fit with our existing centres. Not to mention already being part of our Hillier heritage, with the company founder working there many decades ago.
“We are looking forward to getting to know the local gardening communities and inspiring them with our great range of quality plants, Hillier expertise and creating a real destination for them. It is a very exciting time ahead.”
Syon Park Estate’s Simon Prior said: “We are very pleased to welcome Hillier to the Syon Park Estate and look forward to working alongside them on the transformation of Syon garden centre.
“The plans we have in place are incredibly exciting and will create a high-quality location for visitors to enjoy the new centre and explore the house and gardens. That the Hillier family already has a horticultural connection with Syon Park makes the fit even better. We look forward to the centre opening its doors and welcoming people to see the changes in the spring.”
