Volunteer in the Gardens
Volunteering opportunities at Hatfield Park
Volunteering in the Gardens
History and horticulture
Hatfield Park’s gardens, curated by Lady Salisbury and her team, blend historic elegance with horticultural artistry. Visitors can explore the West Garden’s exquisitely curated formal gardens and extensive woodland garden collection, the refined parterres and topiary of the East Garden, and the intricate mini-maze of the Old Palace Garden.
The Woodland Garden features bluebells, wildflowers, magnolias, and hydrangeas, while historic elements such as the Queen Elizabeth frieze and rare plant collections add to the gardens’ charm. For those seeking a deeper connection, the opportunity to spend time here as a volunteer offers a unique way to be part of this remarkable setting.
Our volunteer season runs from March to December. We offer one day a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteering in the Gardens
How our volunteers contribute
- Carrying out a variety of seasonal tasks and projects in the garden, including planting, pruning, mulching, and weeding.
- Being ambassadors for the Estate as part of our visitor facing team.
- Contributing to the care and development of the historic gardens.
Volunteering in the Gardens
The rewards of volunteering
- Valuable hands-on experience in horticulture alongside experienced professionals.
- The chance to meet like-minded people with a shared passion.
- An annual team outing
- A discount at our Estate shops and restaurants.
- Volunteer Pass access to the House, Gardens, and Park.
The volunteer experience
Hear from our volunteers
“It was a wonderful experience working with the gardening team. The work was interesting, engaging and enabled me to learn a variety of skills.”
ABIGAIL
“I always felt like I had the help and support I needed when taking on the tasks set. The team answered my questions and took every opportunity to educate me further on things that were of interest to me.”
ABIGAIL
“What stood out the most to me was the kindness and friendliness of everyone I came across.”
ABIGAIL
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Volunteering information
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“Volunteering at Hatfield House truly
was the highlight of my week and that
was due to how incredibly caring every
team member was.”
ABIGAIL