Sheffield Park and Garden
Acres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland
Sheffield Park and Garden
Overview
Acres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland
The garden is a horticultural work of art formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of 'Capability' Brown and Humphry Repton. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left their impression, which can still be seen today in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world.
Our historic parkland forms a larger footprint for the Sheffield Park estate. Dating back several centuries, it has had many uses including a deer park and WWII camp, and is now grazed with livestock and home to our natural woodland play trail in Ringwood Toll. The River Ouse runs across the bottom of the parkland and the original meanders are still visible winding across the meadow. This area has been transformed into a wildlife haven and is home to a diverse range of species including kingfishers, birds of prey, butterflies, and dragonflies.
- Telephone
- 01825790231
- sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sheffield Park and Garden
How to get here
- Address
- Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX
- By cycle
- We are south of National Route 21 coming from London/East Grinstead and east of National Route 20 running from London to Brighton.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- We are accessible on foot from the Bluebell Railway. A footpath is clearly signed up from the A275 to the garden through the parkland, which is a 10-15 minute walk. We are also adjacent to the Ouse Valley Way public footpath which runs along much of the River Ouse from Nymans Garden to Lewes.
- By train
- Mainline (Southern) trains operate between London Bridge and Uckfield Station. 4 min walk (0.2 miles) from station to Uckfield Bus Station from where services to Sheffield Park operate.
- By road
- We are located midway between East Grinstead and Lewes, 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, on the east side of A275 (between A272 and A22). If approaching north-bound from Lewes, we are just past the Bluebell Railway, over the River Ouse bridge on the right. Coming south-bound from the A22 Wych Cross, follow the brown signs for Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway.
- Parking: Parking is free and we have accessible parking available. Our car park can become busy and sometimes full during the peak seasons in May and October. Occasionally we have to close the car park to avoid queues onto the busy A275. We ask that you avoid parking on the A275 in these instances as it dangerous for you and other road users. Please note we have speed bumps on our driveway which may not be suitable for low clearance vehicles.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Check times on the 121 timetable – runs hourly and travels from Lewes via Cooksbridge, Chailey, Newick and Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park station, Saturdays year round.
Check times on the 246 CTLA community bus timetable – runs every Thursday from Uckfield Bus Station to the bottom of the main Sheffield Park drive on the A275
Please check with the relevant bus company before you travel. TUESDAYS IN MAY BUS TRIAL We will be trialling a free community bus service between Uckfield Bus Station and Sheffield Park and Garden. Pre-booking is essential. Wheelchair accessible. Runs 3, 10, 17 & 24 May only. Pick up: 9.45am Uckfield Bus Station, arrives Sheffield Park & Garden 10.05am. Return: Departs Sheffield Park & Garden 1.45pm, arrives Uckfield Bus Station 2.05pm. Book now.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Prices
Landscape garden
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.40 | £14.00 |
| Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
| Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
| One adult family | £23.20 | £21.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £13.30 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £6.65 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Parking is free to all visitors.
Please note Sheffield Park House is a private residence and not open to the public.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Opening times
Sunday 22 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 23 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 24 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 25 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 26 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 27 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 28 May
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Parkland Dawn to dusk
- Restaurant 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Walk Wood 10:00 - 17:00
Sheffield Park and Garden
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01825790231
- sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX