Gardens to visit in West Sussex
Borde Hill is an informal country garden, covering over 200 acres, with woodland and parkland areas as well as 17 acres of formal garden areas arranged as a series of distinct garden rooms, each with a different theme. There are enjoyable lakeside and woodland walks.
Borde Hill Lane, Hayward's Heath, West Sussex, England, RH16 1XP
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There are really three attractions in one at Earnley Gardens and Butterflies; first, there are the gardens, with 17 themed garden areas. Associated with the garden is a habitat for rare and unusual species of butterflies. Then there is Noah's Ark, an animal and reptile rescue centre, where you will find such diverse species as giant tortoise and boa-constrictors, to chinchilla, chipmunks, and rodents.
133 Almodington Lane, Earnley, West Sussex, England, PO20 7JR
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High Beeches is a landscaped woodland and water garden in a beautiful rural setting south of Crawley, covering 27 acres, with a popular wildflower meadow.
High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex, England, RH17 6HQ
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A lovely, peaceful garden tucked away on high downland, with views out to sea. Highdown is a secluded haven for garden lovers, a real horticulturist's delight. So many rare and unusual varieties flourish at Highdown that the entire garden has been declared a national collection. Best in: spring and early summer.
33 Highdown Rise, Littlehampton Road, Goring by Sea, West Sussex, England, BN12 6FB
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Leonardslee is a superb 200 acre valley garden spotted with lakes. Alpines, rock garden, and a bonsai exhibit. Best in: April for camelias and magnolias, and May for rhododendrons and azaleas.
Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, England, RH13 6PP
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Nymans is a house and garden for all seasons, with formal and informal garden areas surrounding the partial ruins of a romantic historic mansion.
Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, RH17 6EB
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"Kew in the Country", this garden is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Highlights include rare trees and flowering shrubs. A nature trail winds along a watercourse of ponds and lakes.
Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, RH17 6TN
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Created in the 19th century, this downland garden features a walled kitchen garden, walled fruit garden, glasshouse, bulbs, a pergola, a sunken garden, spring & wild gardens, an arboretum, and the National Collections of Liriodendron (Tulip Tree) and Aesculus (Horse Chestnut Tree).
West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO18 0RX
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