Visiting Shaw's Corner: What you need to know

We’re pleased to be re-opening the gardens at Shaw's Corner. To ensure everyone can visit safely, we’ve introduced some changes. We’re asking everyone to pre-book their visit and we’ve introduced new safety measures around the site. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about what to expect from your visit.

Plan your visit

Admission tickets

Book your visit  

All visitors, including members, must book a ticket in advance. You can book tickets up to 3pm on the day before your visit, and new tickets are released every Friday for the following week. Please find further information on booking at this bottom of this page.

'Please keep 2 metres apart' signage in the gardens

Staying Safe

To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance when you visit. Look out for signs while you’re here which will explain any changes to how you can access different parts of the site. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in all enclosed areas. Please bring one with you, unless exempt.

A family being greeted by staff, wearing face coverings.

Arrival

When arriving at Shaw's Corner please have your ticket ready to show our staff either on your phone or a printed copy. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to show your membership card. You'll be asked to show these at our visitor entrance. Please arrive within your timeslot. Sadly, if you're late, we won’t be able to guarantee you entry. Your entry will be at the discretion of the property staff and will be based on visitor numbers and the ability to maintain social distancing.

Exploring the orchard at Shaw's Corner

Enjoy your visit  

Our gardens are open for visitors with pre-booked tickets to enjoy. Stroll through the gardens, enjoying the blossom of the apple, plum and pear trees in the Orchard or admiring swathes of spring flowers in the beds. To ensure we can manage our visitor capacity and maintain social distancing, please limit your visit to a maximum of 2 hours.

A door with a 'toilets' sign on

Facilities

Parking is available, including accessible spaces. Our car park is very small, so please park considerately. There is a toilet available for visitor use. You're welcome to bring a flask and a picnic if you'd like, there are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the gardens. The house is currently closed, in line with government guidance.

How to book

The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the local community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance. Every Friday we release new bookings for visits the following week.

  • Entry and parking is free for members, but please bring your membership card with you. Non-members will need to pay in advance.
  • Please book one ticket per person, except for children aged 5 or under as they don't need a ticket.
  • You'll need to choose a 30-minute arrival time for the day you want to visit.
  • The timeslot is for your arrival time only
  • Bookings are for your use only and are not available for resale
  • We'll send your booking confirmation by email. Please make sure you fill in your correct email address when you book to ensure you receive your confirmation email.

Changing your booking

If your plans change and you can’t make your timeslot, you can easily change or cancel your booking. We really appreciate you doing this as soon as possible so the tickets can be made available for other visitors. 

If you’re a member, the option to cancel or change your booking can be found in your confirmation email by selecting ‘view and manage your order online' underneath your order summary. 

For non-members, please ring us on 0344 249 1895 to discuss changing your booking.

Spring reflections at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Coronavirus FAQs 

Find answers to some of the coronavirus-related questions we’re hearing most in light of the current situation at our places, including concerns about visiting, membership and events.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Shaw's Corner (12 Apr - 18 Apr)

Fri 16 Apr 2021
10:30-15:30
Book your timed entry to visit Shaw's Corner.

Timed entry to Shaw's Corner (19 Apr - 25 Apr)

Mon 19 Apr 2021
10:30-15:30
Book your timed entry to visit Shaw's Corner.