Slindon Estate

With a hill top car park, Bignor is an ideal location to enjoy dark skies and star sprinkled nights, as you stand atop the Bronze Age burial mounds to admire the far reaching views.

There is so much to do at Slindon Estate. Get the best out of the great outdoors with walking trails, cycling and horse riding or have a go at geocaching.

‘The Rise of Northwood’ is the biggest woodland restoration that the National Trust has ever taken on, and it’s all happening on Slindon Estate right now - find out more about the work we've been doing.

With over 25 miles of public rights of way, there are plenty of walks to suit all ages and abilities. From hazel-shaded lanes and neatly cultivated fields to woodland and hedgerows, every season brings a new delight to the walks. There are countless places and excuses to stop and stare.

The South Downs are a great place to walk your dog, so there's always somewhere near to you where you can enjoy this rich countryside throughout the year.

Our estate has a dedicated team of rangers and volunteers making sure it's kept in tip-top condition. There's a lot to do throughout the year, and we enjoy the change of work with the changing of the seasons.

Slindon's wild residents are much loved by visitors to the estate. see if you can spot some of our beady-eyed or pattern-winged inhabitants when you visit.

Although woodland is our main habitat, the estate team looks after farmland, heath, grasslands and orchards too, making it a fantastic place for our wildlife to thrive and grow.

The dense woods, patchwork of fields and scattered parkland trees of the West Sussex Downs are a stronghold for some of Britain’s rarest bats, and we're working on improving our habitats for these flying mammals.

Our team is always looking for new volunteers, so whether you're handy with a shovel, a green-fingered enthusiast, knowledgeable about the local area or just keen to pitch in where needed, do get in touch.

The Three Counties Association has supported places such as Winkworth Arboretum and Uppark.

Situated in the rural countryside of West Sussex and in easy reach of the coast and towns such as Chichester, Brighton and Worthing, Slindon is a brilliant base to start your groups adventure.

We can offer overnight guests a converted flint barn or camping ground to extend their visit form dawn till dusk, its geocaches, wildlife and walking opportunities.