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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 frost covered topiary, winding garden paths and fragrant, winter-flowering plants in our gardens in Sussex. Wrap up warm and come out for an uplifting winter stroll at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Bateman’s, Petworth and Standen.
Winter gardens in Sussex
Nymans
Walk along garden paths past sculpted topiary and yew globes. Scented daphnes and colourful camellias flower in winter, along with witch-hazels and flame-coloured cornus stems. The Winter Walk is just the place to enjoy subtly colourful flowers such as hellebores and pulmonaria.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Winter brings lingering misty mornings over Sheffield Park’s lakes, allowing frosty trees to display their sculptural beauty. There’s still plenty of green in this garden for all seasons. Head down Conifer Walk or spot the giant redwoods for a splash of winter colour.
Standen
Winter is a colourful time of year in the garden at Standen. Discover flowering camellias and sculptural trees. The hollies, heathers and hellebores all along the top terrace are a cheery sight. Enjoy crisp, frosty walks through the woodland on the estate and warm up with coffee and a delicious home-made cake from the Barn café.
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.
All gardens in Sussex