WAKEHURST PLACE
Kew at Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6tn
T: +44 (0)1444 894066
F: +44 (0)1444 894069
E: wakehurst@kew.org
W: www.kew.org/traveltrade |
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Open: All year from 10am except Christmas
Day and New year's Day
Group
bookings: Without appointment
Wakehurst Place, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is
the home of the Millennium Seed Bank with 170 acres of ornamental
gardens, woodland and wetlands. Sample the Stable Restaurant
and visit the gift shop in the Elizabethan Mansion.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, wheelchair access to toilet,
dogs not allowed (except guide dogs), disabled access, plants/
produce for sale, tea room/ refreshments, famous gardener link,
car parking on site, restaurant, special events, coach parking
on site, picnic area, pre booked tour/talk. |
NYMANS GARDEN 
Staplefield Road, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6EB
T: + 44 (0) 1444 400321
F: + 44 (0) 1444
405254
E: nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans |
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Open:
February - October, Wednesday-Sunday, rest of the year weekends only.
Open for
Charity days: National
Garden Scheme
Best months: March, June, July & August
Groups: By appointment only
Remarkable garden, international plant collection, semi-ruined
mansion and beautiful woodland. Still adheres to Ludwig Messel's
vision when he bought Nymans in 1890. Reflects the horticultural
tastes of three Messel generations and the skills and knowledge
of three Head Gardeners.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, dogs not allowed, guide dogs
only, disabled access, plants/ produce for sale, refreshments,
car parking on site, restaurant, special events, coach parking
on site, picnic area, pre-booked tour/talk. |
LEONARDSLEE GARDENS
Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
T: + 44 (0) 1403 891212
F: + 44 (0) 1403 891305
W: www.leonardslee.com |
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Open: April-October 9.30am-6.00pm daily
Best Months: May
Groups: By appointment preferred
This romantic 240-acre valley with walks around seven beautiful
lakes is often described as the most beautiful garden in Europe
in May. The sumptuous rhododendrons, some nearly 200 years old,
and vibrant azaleas overhang paths fringed with bluebells to
make an earthly paradise, full of fragrance. The rock garden
is planted with Japanese azaleas of every hue. Wallabies graze
the grassy banks, and deer roam in the parks. Watch the wildfowl
and the giant carp. Enjoy the gold-medal winning bonsai, the
Loder collection of Victorian Motor Cars (1895-1900) and "Behind
the Dolls House" - a country estate of 100 years ago in
miniature 1/12th scale.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, dogs not allowed, plants/ produce
for sale, tea room/ refreshments, car parking on site, restaurant,
special events, coach parking on site, within 1/4 mile of bus
route. |
DENMANS GARDEN
Fontwell, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0SU
T: + 44 (0) 1243 542808
F: + 44 (0) 1243 544064
E: denmans@denmans-garden.co.uk
W: www.denmans-garden.co.uk |
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Open:
Daily all year round
Groups: By appointment only
Unique late - 20th Century garden artistically planted with emphasis
on colour, shape and texture. Individual plantings are allowed
to self-seed and ramble, often in gravel. Remarkable and unique
collection of plants - glass areas for tender species.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, dogs not allowed, disabled access,
plants/ produce for sale, tea room/ refreshments, famous gardener
link, car parking on site, restaurant, coach parking on site,
pre booked tour/talk. |
ST MARY'S HOUSE & GARDENS
Bramber, West Sussex
T/F: +44 (0) 1903 816205
E: info@stmarysbramber.co.uk
W: www.stmarysbramber.co.uk |
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Open: Easter to end of September; Thursdays, Sundays
and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2-6pm
Groups: Charming formal gardens with amusing topiary,
herbaceous borders, water features, the ivy-clad ‘Monks’ Walk
and an exceptional example of the ‘Living Fossil’ tree,
Ginkgo Biloba. Discover the Victorian ‘Secret Garden’ with
its Terracotta Garden, Jubilee Rose Garden, circular orchard and rural
museum. Enchamting medieval timber-framed house with atmospheric interiors.
Gift shop, teas available in the Victorian Music Room, car and
coach parking on site. |
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HIGH BEECHES GARDENS
High Beeches, Handcross,
West Sussex RH17 6HQ
T: + 44 (0)1444 400589
F: + 44 (0)1444 401543
E: office@highbeeches.com
W: www.highbeeches.com |
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Open: Spring-autumn Thursday-Tuesday afternoon,
July-August Sunday-Tuesday
Groups: By appointment only
Twenty acres of magically beautiful, peaceful, woodland and water
gardens. Recommended by Christopher Lloyd. Enchanting vistas,
open glades, rippling streams and quiet pools, natural wildflower
meadows and many rare plants. Tree trail. Picnic area.
Toilet facilities, dogs not allowed, guide dogs only, tea
room/ refreshments, famous gardener link, car parking on site,
special events, coach parking on site, picnic area, pre booked
tour/talk. |
BORDE HILL GARDEN
Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP
T: +44 (0)1444 450326
F: +44 (0)1444 440427
E: info@bordehill.co.uk
W: www.bordehill.co.uk |
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Open: All year 10am-6pm (or dusk if earlier)
Best months: April-July, October
Groups: By appointment only
Winner of two prestigious awards. A garden of contrasts where
botanical interest and garden design play equally important roles.
Extended colour throughout the year. Magnificent collection of
rare shrubs, perennials and 'champion' trees.
Gift shop, toilet facilities,wheelchair access to toilet,
disabled access, tea room/ refreshments, dogs on lead only, famous
gardener link, car parking on site, restaurant, special events,
corporate welcome host held, coach parking on site, picnic area,
pre-booked tour/talk. |
PARHAM HOUSE & GARDENS
Parham Park, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS
T: + 44 (0) 1903 744888/742021
F: + 44 (0) 1903 746557
E: parham@dial.pipex.com
W: www.parhaminsussex.co.uk |
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Open: April-October
Open for
charity: 9th & 10th 2004 - National Gardens Scheme
Groups: By appointment only
A sheltered beautiful four-acre walled garden with herbaceous
borders of riotous colour and delicious scents; greenhouse, orchard,
herbiary and stone built wendy house.
Beyond, seven acres of rolling lawns with a lake and modern maze. The 11th annual Parham Garden Weekend takes place on 10th & 11th July 2003.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, wheelchair access to toilet,
disabled access, plants/ produce for sale, tea room/ refreshments,
dogs on lead only, famous gardener link, car parking on site,
restaurant, special events, coach parking on site, picnic area,
pre booked tour/talk. |
UPPARK
South Harting, Midhurst, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 5QR
T: + 44 (0) 1730 825415
F: + 44 (0) 1730 825873
E: uppark@nationaltrust.org.uk
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark |
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Open:
March -October, Sunday -Thursday 11.30am-5.30pm
Groups: By appointment only.
Fine, restored Regency garden in a woodland and downland setting, with
spectacular views to the Solent. Exciting exhibition detailing the restoration
of Uppark's Georgion interiors and stunning collection. Extensive servants'
rooms with author HG Wells connections.
Gift shop, toilet facilities,
wheelchair access to toilet, dogs not allowed, guide dogs only, disabled
access, famous gardener link, car parking on site, restaurant, special
events, coach parking on site, picnic area, pre booked tour/talk, bus
route within 1/4 mile. |
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