HILLIER Garden Centres are hosting an array of festive events in the run-up to Christmas.

Hillier’s garden centres including Braishfield and Winchester will be getting in the Christmas spirit with a trees and lights evening, live music and wreath-making workshops.

The centres across the south will celebrate the launch of the Christmas events on Thursday, November 2 from 5pm-8pm.

Both Winchester and Braishfield venues will be hosting a trees and lights evening from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, November 30 for customers to find their perfect tree and lights to match. Entry is free and no book is required.

At the branch in Romsey Road, Winchester there will be tasty treats, mince pies, art and crafts, local honey and upbeat performances.

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And at the centre in Jermyns Lane, Braishfield there will be live music, competitions and charity raffles.

Entry is free to both venues and no booking is required.

Christmas wreath-making workshops will be held from Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 8, at 9.30am on Tuesday and Thursday and 2.30pm on the other dates.

Braishfield will be hosting its workshops at Ampfield House in Winchester Road instead of at the garden centre.

Sessions cost £40 per person and include materials, hands-on supervision and refreshments. Premium materials can be bought for an extra cost if desired.  

There will be a maximum of 10 people per workshop and booking is required by phoning or asking at the tills.