Sheffield Park and Garden

Bright colours reflect in the lake at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Autumn colours at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Middle Lake at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex.

Pulham falls in Spring at Sheffield Park East Sussex — Pulham Falls at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Visitors on the Top Bridge at Sheffield Park, East Sussex. — Top Bridge at Sheffield Park

Visitors walking by the waterlilies on Middle Lake at Sheffield Park, East Sussex — Enjoying the Waterlilies at Sheffield Park

Spring and Summer at Sheffield Park, east Sussex

Rhododendrons in May at Sheffield Park by the lake — Rhododendrons in May at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Important notice -

Tickets must be booked in advance & released on Fri for the next week. Bookings by 3pm the day before -you will be turned away if you arrive without a ticket. You don't need to book for the parkland. Tearoom open. Mobility buggies sold out this week.

Acres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland

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View across the lake and a reflection of autumn trees in lake

Plan your autumn visit to Sheffield Park and Garden

Visiting Sheffield Park and Garden this autumn? Here are some frequently asked questions and top tips to help you plan your day. Please note: Visitors will need a pre-booked ticket to visit. Every Friday we release tickets for the following week. Unfortunately tickets will not be available at the gate and need to be booked by 3pm the day before.

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Things to see and do

A view across the lake to the Neo-Gothic mansion and a reflection of autumn trees

Autumn Colours Homepage at Sheffield Park and Garden

Famous for its autumn colour, this is the season the garden was planted for. The reflections in the lakes add to the splendour and provide the perfect photograph. Please note: Visitors will need a pre-booked ticket to visit. Every Friday we release tickets for the following week. Unfortunately tickets will not be available at the gate and need to be booked by 3pm the day before.

Leaves and lakes in October at Sheffield Park

Autumn Colour Watch

With such a constantly changing spectacle we know that the hardest thing about autumn here at Sheffield Park is deciding when to visit. Our autumn news pages will help give you some more details on what is looking particularly great right now. Please note: Visitors will need a pre-booked ticket to visit. Every Friday we release tickets for the following week. Unfortunately tickets will not be available at the gate and need to be booked by 3pm the day before.

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What's on

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Please book ahead before visiting

The garden, parkland and toilets at Sheffield Park and Garden will reopen from Wednesday 3 June and you’ll need to book tickets by 3.00pm the day before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. The car park and parkland are open and do not need to be booked.

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Timed entry to Sheffield Park and Garden (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Thu 22 Oct 2020

+ 3 other dates

09:00-09:30

+ other times

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Bench surrounded by autumn colour at Sheffield Park Sussex — Bright copper colours glow in autumn sunshine

Sheffield Park Reopening Information and FAQs

We've reopened our garden at Sheffield Park and we're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Click here to find out how to book and what you can expect from your visit.

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History

The view from the cricket pitch over the gardens at Sheffield Park to the house (not owned by NT)

The people and passions that have shaped Sheffield Park

Sheffield Park has a rich and varied history. Meet some of the people and learn about the events that have been instrumental in shaping the estate that we see today. From Capability Brown to the Second World War.

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Our work

The Art in the Park Trail at Sheffield Park 2019

River Ouse Restoration Project at Sheffield Park

Follow our project to restore the section of the River Ouse that runs through the Sheffield Park estate.

Waders at the ready for waterlily maintenance

Keeping our waterlilies in top condition

Every year once the waterlilies finish blooming, the garden team and volunteers don their waders and head into the lake to do some vital maintenance work and reduce the edges of the clumps.

Dedicate a donation

You can continue to support Sheffield Park by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Sheffield Park and Garden

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink — Pick up a coffee

What refreshments are available?

Our Coach House tea-room is now re-open. Treat yourself to a delicious cake or pick-up a sandwich or a hot drink. We will also be offering a limited hot food menu. Our outdoor food outlet, The Shant, is also open and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks.

Throughout Sheffield Park, we’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Stop off at our shop

Our shop is open. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Sheffield Park and Garden for everyone, for ever.

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Groups

Group talking at Sheffield Park — Sheffield Park

Plan your group visit

Sheffield Park is the ideal destination for groups interested in horticulture, history or those simply seeking a walk with friends in a magnificent garden followed by a spot of lunch and a slice of cake.

Bring a group to Sheffield Park

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Places to stay

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Welbeck Cottage

Nestled on the vast Sheffield Park estate in the glorious Sussex countryside, this gardener’s cottage puts you at the heart of the historic parkland.

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General

Our shop will be open from Monday 22 June 2020

Please go to What’s on to book your visit

Dogs on short leads (not extendable ones) will be welcome in the garden during any time slot during the booking period.

Toilets are open near the reception building

Our outdoor food outlet has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Go to Eating and shopping for more information.

Dog waste bins are provided on the three entry points onto the parkland along the drive and inside the garden on the reception building. Dog waste bags are available on the bins or from reception

Picnics are welcome in the garden and parkland. No naked flames - gas fires or BBQs - please

Due to our Grade I listing, there are no waste bins available in the gardens or parkland

Our driveway has speed bumps with a maximum height of 110mm and a speed limit of 5mph which may be unsuitable for low clearance vehicles

The unauthorised flying of drones at our places isn’t permitted. You can find our drone policy here

There is no overnight camping on site

Bikes and ball games are welcome on the parkland but not in the garden

In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in our shops, cafes and food outlets in England from 24 July. Please bring one with you

Government guidelines around coronavirus are regularly reviewed at short notice. Please bear with us while we work through these changes, and how it might affect your visit.

Access

Mobility parking in main car park, 50 yards from reception

Additional mobility parking beyond the coach park, 50 yards from tea-room. Please note this is 150m from reception along a firm surface but uneven in places

Majority of garden is accessible, there are some slopes and paths made of a non-gravel surface

Accessible toilets adjacent to reception

Mobility scooters can be borrowed by booking in advance on 01825 790231

Assistance dogs welcome across the whole property

Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit.

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

N/A

£13.00

Child

N/A

£6.50

Family

N/A

£32.50

One adult family

N/A

£19.50

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

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More about this place

Plan your autumn visit to Sheffield Park and Garden

Things to see and do

Autumn Colours Homepage at Sheffield Park and Garden

Autumn Colour Watch