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Arundel Castle
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Arundel, West Sussex
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An ancient Castle and family home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over nine centuries, Arundel is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and spectacular gardens.
Containing the cream of priceless collections created over hundreds of years, come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings dating back to the 12th century. Outside explore the Fitzalan Chapel, the Rose, Kitchen and Flower Gardens and the dramatic Collector Earl’s Garden.
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Borde Hill Garden
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Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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A wonderful, botanically-rich garden with rare trees and shrubs that inspires with colour and interest. Distinctive living ‘rooms’ with easy access include the Azalea Ring, sumptuous Rose Garden and tranquil Italian Gardens. The 200 acres Grade II* listed landscape offers magnificent views across the High Weald. Enjoy woodland and lakeside walks with picnic areas and visit Café Elvira, Jeremy’s Restaurant and Green Tree Gallery. A fun place for all the family with easy access for wheel chairs and push chairs.New for 2010: Gold Standard roses; enhanced herbaceous plantings; re-vamped White Garden; new Adventure Playground and a full, exciting events programme.
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Denmans Garden
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Fontwell, West Sussex
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Denmans Garden is a unique 20th century garden, jointly owned by renowned garden designer and author John Brookes MBE and Michael Neve, it is beautifully planted for all year interest with emphasis on shape, colour and texture and although four acres in size is full of planting and design ideas that can be adapted to suit any size of garden.
The beautiful Plant Centre was voted 8th best in the country by The Telegraph, and the fully licensed multi award winning Garden Café serves a wide selection of hot & cold lunches, coffees, teas and a variety of delicious cakes.
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Firle Place
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Firle. Lewes
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Firle Place is the home of the Gage family and has been for over 500 years. Set at the foot of the Sussex Downs within its own parkland, this unique House, originally Tudor and remodelled in the 18th Century, contains a magnificent collection of Old Master paintings, fine English and European furniture and beautiful porcelain. Firle Place is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from June to September and the Terrace Restaurant (licensed) is open for lunch and afternoon tea. Firle Place is located on the A27 Lewes to Eastbourne road. For further information contact 01273 858307.
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
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Fishbourne, Near Chichester
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Visitors can see the largest collection of in-situ Roman mosaic floors dating back to the 1st century AD and view the variety of Roman objects in the museum gallery. An audio-visual presentation uses computer generated images to help with the interpretation of the site. No visit is complete without a stroll in the gardens and a visit to the Collections Discovery Centre. Guided tours available every day. Shop and car and coach parking. Café offering a selection of snacks, teas, coffees and cakes.
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Groombridge Place Gardens
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Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex
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Voted Britain’s third favourite public garden in a worldwide poll conducted by travel website TripAdvisor, Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest, is a fascinating mix of quintessentially English formal gardens and the wacky Enchanted Forest with its surreal woodland gardens and activity areas. The sheltered walled formal gardens, which flank the moated house, were designed in the 17th century by the most fashionable gardener of the time, John Evelyn, and are still laid out in the same style today.
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Heaven Farm
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Furners Green, East Sussex
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Set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, Heaven Farm is steeped in 600 years of farming history and includes the Bluebell nature trail featured many times on BBC TV, wallabies and Rural Life Museum. Our Organic Farm Shop has a wonderful selection of organic treats including fresh local produce. The stable Tea Rooms provide light lunches, cream teas etc. Craft Shop. Caravans and Camping. Guided tours of Ashdown Forest and Lewes area from your own coach. Free entry into farm. Dogs on lead.
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Herstmonceux Castle
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Hailsham, East Sussex
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Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens and parkland. Built originally as a country home in the mid-15th century, Herstmonceux Castle embodies the history of medieval England and the romance of renaissance Europe.
Set among carefully maintained Elizabethan gardens and parklands, your experience begins with your first sight of the castle as it breaks into view.
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High Beeches Gardens
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Horsham, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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High Beeches Gardens is a beautiful and historic woodland and water garden covering some 27 acres. Open from 21 March to 30 October 1-5pm everyday except Wednesdays. High Beeches is noted for spring colour and fragrance. Enjoy Camellias, Magnolias and daffodils in early spring followed by sweetly scented bluebells, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Bonsai Weekend 29/30/31 May. The wonderful, wildflower meadow flowers in June – come to the Wildflower and Wildlife Weekend from 11am 26/27 June. Heavy Horses harrow the meadow 11am Sunday 15 August. Through September and October delight in glorious autumn colour. Autumn Gift Fair, 11am Sunday 17 October.
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Michelham Priory
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Hailsham/Upper Dicker, East Sussex
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13th Century Michelham Priory is situated in seven acres of tranquil gardens and surrounded by Britain’s longest water filled moat . External attractions include a working water mill, shop and café, kitchen and physic gardens. Inside the atmospheric house are displays of historic wall hangings ,furniture, and household items . There are special events at the Priory throughout the year. See website for details.
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Nymans
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Handcross, West Sussex
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Experience one of the great flower gardens with an important collection of rare plants, set around a romantic house and ruins in a beautiful wooded estate. Delve into the Nymans story with the touch-screen tour, then discover the temples and secret gardens, the beautiful family rooms in the house and the tallest tree in Sussex in the woods. Children will enjoy playing hide and seek in the garden and can let off steam in the woodland.
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Paradise Park
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Newhaven, East Sussex
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The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals and crystals. The Planthouses have a spectacular collection of the world’s flora. The gardens are one of Newhaven’s hidden secrets with several small lakes, waterfalls and fountains. The Sussex History Trail meanders through the gardens with handcrafted models of Sussex landmarks. Children’s activities include Crazy golf, miniature railway, play areas and amusements.
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Parham House and Gardens
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Storrington, West Sussex
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Superb Elizabethan family house situated in an historic deer park at the foot of the South Downs. Fascinating collections of paintings, furniture and needlework. Award winning 4-acre Walled Garden with spectacular herbaceous boarders, greenhouse, vegetable garden and 1920’s Wendy House.
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Pashley Manor Gardens
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Ticehurst, East Sussex
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‘One of the finest gardens in England.’ Award-winning Pashley Manor Gardens offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds.
Whenever you choose to visit there is always something to delight the senses. From bluebells and tulips, to perfumed roses and lilies, then dahlias and asters.
Permanent exhibition and sale of sculpture and art; Garden Room Café; Gift Shop; Plant Sales; Special Events.
Gardens Open from 1st April to 30th September 2010, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Bank Holiday Mondays and Special Event Days, 11am to 5pm.
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Sheffield Park Gardens
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Sheffield Park, East Sussex
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'Internationally renowned landscape garden.' A 120-acre garden with four large lakes reflecting the exquisite planting of trees and shrubs, enjoyable all year round, including quiet walks along secluded paths and family entertainment with children's activities. Special events. OPEN ALL YEAR. Please call or check website for details. Tel: 01825 790231.
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The Royal Pavilion
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Brighton, East Sussex
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Built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion was also used by King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.
Features include the restored Regency gardens, the Royal Pavilion Tearoom situated on the first floor and a gift shop.
Open daily Oct to March 10am-5.15pm (last admission 4.30pm),
April to Sept 9.30am-5.45pm (last admission 5.00pm)
Closed 24 December (from 2.30pm), 25 & 26 December
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Wakehurst Place
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Ardingly, near Haywards Heath
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Kew's country garden is open all year, with free entry for children under 17. Enjoy 180 acres of splendid gardens, woodlands and water features. Year-round botanical interest. Every season brings a new experience. Visit the heart of the £80m Millennium Seed Bank Project - interactive exhibition. Visitor centre houses Seed Café, plant and gift shops. The Stables, licensed counter-service restaurant. 16thC mansion with Learning and Science Zones. The Gallery exhibition. Garden tours. Spring and autumn colour weekends. Adjacent Loder Valley nature reserve. Group discounts.
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