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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
This is the time of year when many of our gardens are at their peak. The herbaceous borders are full of spectacular displays of flowers - from late summer right through to the first frosts of autumn. Enjoy the first bright reds and ambers of the acer and maple leaves at Sheffield Park and Standen. Don't miss the early autumn highlights at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Petworth and Standen and Wakehurst. Every time you wind among the garden paths, you help us look after these places for seasons to come.
Autumn gardens in Sussex
Nymans
Fiery colours take over in the South African and summer borders in this romantic garden, surrounding the ruins at Nymans. There are uplifting views of the High Weald, from all around the gardens, as the trees in the landscape turn golden and red. Look out for the red foliage of the American nyssa trees, liquidambers and acers and the bright yellow foliage of the hickories.
Standen
The arts and crafts garden at Standen has winding walkways, lined with acers, which are enchanting in autumn. The kitchen garden is a particular delight, while the trees in the orchard hang low with seasonal fruits. The Barn café has delicious treats, made from seasonal produce from the garden. On the wider estate, you can crunch through autumn leaves on the easy-to-follow way-marked trails.
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.
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