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Petworth House & Park |
Petworth |
01798 342207 |
Discover the National Trust's finest art collection displayed in a magnificent 17th century mansion within a beautiful 700-acre park. Petworth House contains works by artists such as Van Dyck, Reynolds and Turner. Fascinating Servants' Quarters show the domestic side of life at Petworth. Extensive Servants' Quarters and a historic Estate Office Tours. Shop and restaurant. Extensive varied events programme will appeal to all age groups. Easter egg hunts, Teddy Bear Trail, Fete, archery, fencing, fairies and wizards, pirates, father Christmas are just some of the events. See Kids To Do Monthly Events.
Address: Petworth House, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 OAE. |
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Borde Hill Garden |
Haywards Heath
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01444 450326 |
Set within 200 acres of spectacular parkland, the garden is presented in a series of 'rooms' each with its own distimct character and planting design; Rose garden, camellia ring, azalea ring, garden of Allah, Italian garden, Victorian glasshouses, woodland walks and more. Many events throughout the year, including easter bunny trail, children's summer fun, kite fair and country fair. Large Children's playground. Cafe, Gift Shop, plant sales. Garden: Opening Times and Prices for 2008:
21st March to 3rd September, and 25th October to 2nd November - Daily 10am-6pm; Last admissions 5 pm
Address: Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, Balcombe Road, W.Sussex, RH16 1XP |
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Denmans Gardens |
Fontwell |
01243 542808 |
Four acre garden home of John Brookes MBE, world renowned landscaped designer and writer. The garden includes a number of features including the Walled Garden, The Dry Stream Bed, The South Garden and the Top Lawn. Sculptures and a large pool give the garden a really peaceful feel. Cafe and Plant Centre.
Address: Denmans Gardens, Denmans Lane, Fontwell, W.Sussex, BN18 OSU |
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High Beeches |
Handcross |
01444 400589 |
27 acres of magnificent woodland and water gardens, full of rare, exotic and unusual plants; RHS award winning plants, a botanical treasure trove, and one of the great gardens of Sussex. The plant collection includes specimens from many parts of the world and Champion trees. Monthly events. Restaurant and tea garden.
Address: High Beeches Gardens, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6HQ |
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Highdown Gardens |
Worthing |
01903 221307 |
A unique and beautiful garden on downland countryside overlooking the sea. The unique Chalk garden is the achievement of Sir Frederick and Lady Stern who worked for 50 years to prove that plants would grow on chalk. Many of the original plants from their early collections can still be seen in the garden today.
Address: Highdown Gardens, Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1HL. |
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Hollygate Cactus Nursery |
Ashington
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01903 892930 |
A unique collection of over 30,000 plants has been built up over the years and is well known throughout the world, featuring many rare plants.
Address: Hollygate Cactus Nursery, Billingshurst Road, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3BB. |
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens |
Horsham |
01403 891212 |
One of England's most spectacular gardens and is world-famous for its rhododendrons and azaleas. Grade I Listed, Springtime Spectacular, Seven Lakes in 200-acre Valley, Wildfowl, Wallabies and Deer,"Beyond the Dolls House", Licensed Restaurant, Plants for Sale and Gift Shop, Victorian Motor Cars, Sculpture Garden.
Address: Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PP |
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Nymans Garden |
Handcross |
01444 400321 |
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Nymans was created by the Messel family over three generations from 1890 and was originally planned around a 14th century Manor House that was decimated by fire in 1947. There are many rare plants at Nymans, as the Messel family sent plant hunters including their son all over the world, and these include a magnificent collection of Rhododendrons and magnolias.
Address: Nymans Garden, Handcross, Nr Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6EB |
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Parham House & Gardens |
Storrington |
01903 744888 |
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Owned by a Charitable Trust and the home of Lady Emma and Mr. James Barnard and their family, this beautiful Elizabethan house is set in an ancient deer park. Award-winning romantic walled garden, pleasure grounds, lake, maze and historic wendy house, orchard, abundantly-stocked greenhouse, herb and vegetable gardens, and borders of Edwardian opulence.Important collection of historic portraits, furniture, paintings and notable early needlework. Refreshments and plant sales. Monthly Events.
Address: Parham Park, Storrington, nr Pulborough, West Sussex, Rh20 4HS |
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St.Mary's House & Gardens |
Bramber |
01903 816205 |
Set around a charming 15th century house, the gardens though small are enchanting including amusing animal topiary, a Living Fossil Tree, the ivy-clad 'Monks' Walk', floral borders, water features. The Victorian 'Secret' Garden has a high fruit wall with the original heated pineapple pits, circular orchard & woodland walk, rose garden, terracotta garden and small rural museum. English tea served in the Music room.
Address: St.Mary's House, Bramber, West Sussex, BN44 3WE. |
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Uppark House and Garden |
Petersfield |
01730 825857 |
A tranquil and intimate 18th-century house. Fine late 17th-century house elevated upon the South Downs
Renowned Grand Tour Collection. Impressive Georgian doll's-house. Intimate 19th-century 'Picturesque' gardens.
Magnificent panoramic views to the sea. CHILDREN'S EVENTS and Activities during Holidays.
Address: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex GU31 5QR |
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West Dean Gardens |
Chichester |
01243 818210 |
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There is a pretty sunken garden, lily pond and one of the finest walled kitchen gardens in the country. A circular walk through a 49-acre arboretum offers breathtaking views of the estate and its fine flint house and parkland setting. Rustic summerhouses, a 300ft Edwardian pergola, ornamental borders and a pond contrast with over 200 varieties of carefully trained fruit trees, rows of vegetables and exotic produce behind glass. Outside the formal gardens there is extensive parkland with beautiful old trees.
Address:West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ |
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The Walled Garden at Cowdray |
Midhurst |
01730 816881. |
A stunning Tudor-style historic garden next to the Cowdray Ruins in Midhurst, recently restored by Jan Howard. A unique and romantic garden filled with roses, clematis, brightly-coloured and sweetly-scented flowers, with fountains and statues, in the heart of the South Downs. Cafe and Shop.
Address:1 River Ground Stables, Cowdray Park, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9A |
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Wakehurst Place |
Haywards Heath |
01444 894066. |
Wakehurst Place, 180 acres of country estate, was leased by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1965 from the National Trust. Elizabethan Mansion with Gallery and Learning Zone. Ornamental gardens and water feature. Temperate woodlands housing national birch and southern beech collections.Bluebell weekends, autumn tints and Winter Garden. Garden and themed tours, seasonal walks
Address:Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN |
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