Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Buyer: Hampshire County Council
- Published
- 5 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £15,000,000
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 074084-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06dc24
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79952000Event services
Description
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (SHHG) is a nationally significant arboretum located near Romsey, Hampshire, comprising approximately 180 acres and housing one of the most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs in the UK. The Gardens are operated as a registered charitable trust, with Hampshire County Council acting as trustee and retaining responsibility for strategic oversight and governance. Since 2021, SHHG has hosted an annual outdoor illuminated light trail with the aim of reaching a wider audience to support its charitable aims and sustained growth. The event has been successful over the past four years, with year-on-year growth in both visitor numbers and light trail ticket sales. The existing contract for delivery of the light trail expires on 15 January 2027. Given the success of the light trail, SHHG is seeking a provider to continue delivering an annual high-quality outdoor illuminated light trail for public sale that shall be ticketed for the duration of 6 weeks, between the end of November and the beginning of January. The appointed provider will be expected to design and deliver an exciting and immersive visitor experience that showcases the Gardens during ev…
Official publications
- FTS · 074084-2026 · 5 August 2026
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