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Sussex is a place of iconic coastline, gardens, literary greats, rolling South Downs, vast art collections and a castle.
Gardens in Sussex
Discover waxy magnolias, winding garden paths and fragrant spring bulbs and blossom in our gardens in Sussex. Come out for an uplifting spring stroll at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Bateman’s, Petworth and Standen.
Spring gardens in Sussex
Nymans
In spring the garden at Nymans comes into its own. Drifts of tulips and naturalised bulbs brighten the lawns, while rhododendrons and camellias erupt in a show of flamboyant colour. Magnolias flower throughout the garden, including an unusual yellow magnolia in the Wall Garden, and daffodils and crocuses sweep across the Tennis Lawn, the Pinetum and either side of Lime Avenue.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Colour greets your every turn at Sheffield Park, with shimmering lakes and woodlands glowing with bluebells. Find bobbing daffodils and camelias in hidden, scented glades. Vibrant rhododendron and azalea blooms are the sparkling jewel in our crown. Stroll through deeply fragranced corridors, with their larger than life flowers, as you take in the dazzling array of over 1,000 azaleas that burst into life in late spring.
Standen
From new blooms to soft birdsong, Standen comes to life in springtime, the beds and borders packed with cheerful spring bulbs. Enjoy the clouds of pear and apple blossom. Followed by wisteria, which clothing the wall by the lavender lawn with fragrant purple blooms. Rhododendrons from Mrs Beale’s original collection can be seen around the garden from mid May. While bluebells fill the ancient woodlands on the wider estate.
The Pleasure Garden at Petworth
Find out what to see in the garden at Petworth House. From the peaceful woodland walk to the impressive Doric Temple, there's much to take in during a stroll.
Bateman's
Discover the garden at Bateman's. Find out what to see, from the Rose Garden designed by Kipling to wildflowers, an orchard and even a working mill.
Lamb House
The gardens at Lamb House come alive with vibrant seasonal blooms and lush greenery, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors. The historic garden features neatly tended borders and charming pathways, complemented by fragrant flowers bursting into colour.
Landscape-designed gardens in Sussex
Discover the top Sussex gardens designed or influenced by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown or Humphry Repton.
The garden at Sheffield Park and Garden
Famous for its autumn colour, this is the season the garden was planted for. Take in the natural beauty of Sheffield Park as it glows with brilliant displays of reds, oranges, purples and greens. The dazzling displays of autumn colour are a show-stopper, especially where they are reflected in the historic lakes.
The Pleasure Garden at Petworth
Petworth Park is home to scores of remarkable veteran trees. Dotted with sumptuous autumn colour from magnificent oaks, limes, beeches and chestnuts. The Capability Brown parkland is transformed with swathes of pale golden grasses. Petworth’s Pleasure Grounds and majestic deer park are one of ‘Capability’ Brown’s finest unspoilt landscapes, full of vistas and impressive features such as the Doric Temple and woodland walk.
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