How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of themed gardens that is
now a major visitor attraction? The story of how Hamilton Gardens became a unique museum
of humanity, showcasing gardens from ancient Egypt to the surreal future, is now on screen.
The documentary, The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens explores this stunning achievement.
Each of the gardens reflects the beliefs, lifestyles and values of those who created them.
The viewer can travel backwards and forwards in time moving from 16th century Japan to early 20th century England, back to Song Dynasty China, Ancient Egypt, and the Italian
Renaissance, and forward to the future, from sustainable to surreal.
Masterminded by designer Peter Sergel and developed with council, community support, and
sponsorship, Hamilton Gardens is now recognised as and rated one of the great gardens of the
world.
More than places to walk, these gardens are living histories, waiting to be explored.