Discover more at Sheffield Park and Garden
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Sheffield Park and Garden
Acres of Grade I listed landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland
Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX
Opening times for 4 December 2023
Asset Opening time Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Parkland Dawn - Dusk Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:00 Walk Wood 10:00 - 16:00 Last entry to the gardens is half an hour before closing time. Pre-booking is not currently required for visits to Sheffield Park and Garden.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £16.50 £15.00 Child £8.30 £7.50 Family £41.30 £37.50 One adult family £24.80 £22.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
Kiosk
If you're wandering in the garden, why not visit The Shant for a warming drink and a selection of snacks. Opening hours may vary, please check with the reception team on arrival.
Cafe
Plant shop
Car park
Shop
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on a short lead in the gardens except on Saturday mornings before 1pm. Dogs are allowed on a lead on the parkland at all times and in East Park off-lead. Dogs are also welcome in the Garden Room of the café.
Toilet
Guided tour
Delve deeper into Sheffield Park’s history and horticulture on a free Garden Tour. Join one of our volunteer guides as they bring the gardens to life. Times and days are subject to volunteer availability so please do check before travelling.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Loose gravel paths. Accessible pathways suitable for wheelchairs and site mobility scooter (bookable by phone). Dogs welcome on short leads (except Saturday mornings). Assistance dogs are welcome across the whole site at all times.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets adjacent to reception and in the café.
Level access to shop
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guide available.
Level access/terrain
A large part of the garden is accessible, there are some slopes and paths made of a non-gravel surface. The parkland and cricket pitch are rough terrain without level access.
Designated parking
Mobility parking in main car park, 50 yards from reception.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Call 01825 790231 to reserve a mobility vehicle. We recommend you book well in advance to avoid disappointment, especially at busy times such as autumn.
Induction loop
Ramped access/slopes
Large print (guide or menu)
Seating available
Level access to food outlet
Please see our full access statement for details.
Wheelchairs available
Please ask at reception on arrival.
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. We may become full during the peak seasons in May and October and occasionally we have to close the car park. We ask that you avoid parking on the A275 as it dangerous for all road users. We have speed bumps on our driveway which may not be suitable for low clearance vehicles. Large vehicles - including minibuses, motorhomes and coaches - please ring ahead to book on 01825790231.
Sat Nav: Use 'Sheffield Park - main car park' if using Google Maps. What3words - ///charmingly.assembles.crumble Alternatively. Follow the brown signs for Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway.
On foot
We are accessible on foot from the Bluebell Railway though please note that the footpath is rough terrain and may be muddy depending on the weather. It is clearly signed up from the A275 to the garden through the parkland and 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 (not daily).
By bus
SAT & SUN Check times on the 121 timetable – runs hourly and travels from Lewes via Cooksbridge, Chailey, Newick and Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park station, Saturdays and Sundays year round.
TUE & THUR Check times on the 246 CTLA community bus timetable – runs every Tuesday and 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.By bicycle
We are south of National Route 21 coming from London/East Grinstead and east of National Route 20 running from London to Brighton.
Steam train
The Bluebell Railway operates steam services between East Grinstead station and Sheffield Park station which is a 15 minute walk across parkland to the garden.
Planning your visit
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Christmas at Sheffield Park and Garden
Take a winter wander around the garden with the enchanting Mouse and Mole as you join in their irrepressible excitement for the festive season and help them prepare for Christmas.
Events at Sheffield Park and Garden
Find out all about the upcoming special events at Sheffield Park and Garden.
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Visiting Sheffield Park with your dog
Sheffield Park is a two pawprint rated place. We love dogs at Sheffield Park, find out more about where and when you can walk on and off the lead and our dog-friendly facilities.
Gardener Blog
Here you will find the latest updates and musings from the garden team.
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Group visits to Sheffield Park and Garden
Come for the group’s interest in horticulture, history, or the simple pleasure of exploring a garden with friends, all followed with lunch or tea and cake.
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Sheffield Park and Garden map
Take a look at the map of Sheffield Park and Garden to help plan your visit.
Highlights
Garden
A horticultural work of art, formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of ‘Capability’ Brown and Humphry Repton.
Bridges, lakes and cascades
Iconic bridges and the Pullham Falls cascade link five mirror-like lakes creating dramatic reflections of shape, texture and colour.
Parkland
More than 300 acres of Sussex countryside of natural and historic importance, in the wider Sheffield Park estate.
Eating
Coach House Café: cakes, sandwiches, hot lunches and ice cream. Indoor and outdoor seating. The Shant: takeaway refreshments by the lake.
Shopping
Shop by Visitor Reception filled with gifts, accessories and local produce, specialist plant sales area. Second-hand bookshop adjacent to café.
Walk Wood
Secluded woodland walk steeped in history, with natural art sculptures and an abundance of wildlife.
River Ouse floodplain
Recently restored riverside wildlife haven, home to a diverse range of species including kingfishers, birds of prey, butterflies and dragonflies.
Things to see and do
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The garden at Sheffield Park and Garden
Explore a horticultural work of art at Sheffield Park in East Sussex, formed through centuries of landscape design, famed for its autumn colour but beautiful in every season.
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The parkland at Sheffield Park and Garden
Explore over 250 acres of wide-open spaces and dramatic skies at Sheffield Park and Garden. Look out for butterflies, buzzards or skylarks and the historic remains of its past.
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Family-friendly things to do at Sheffield Park
Whether you are visiting with friends or family, there are plenty of new things to discover and fun ways to get active in nature at Sheffield Park and Garden.
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Christmas at Sheffield Park and Garden
Take a winter wander around the garden with the enchanting Mouse and Mole as you join in their irrepressible excitement for the festive season and help them prepare for Christmas.
Spotlight events
Christmas with Mouse and Mole Family Trail 1 Dec 2023- 2 Jan 2024
Take a winter wander around the gardens with the enchanting Mouse and Mole as you join in their irrepressible excitement for the festive season and help them prepare for Christmas.
Carol Concert with Sussex Chorus
9 and 10 Dec. It doesn’t get much more festive than sharing mulled wine, mince pies and carols by the light of the giant Christmas tree in Oak Hall with Sheffield Park and Garden friends. Pre-booking es
Stargazing Evening with Seven Sisters Astronomical Society
27 Jan. Wrap up warm and join Seven Sisters Astronomical Society for an awe-inspiring tour of the winter skies. Includes a warming supper and a talk from Royal Astronomical Society Fellow, Jane Green. Suitable for all ages.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Sheffield Park and Garden
Browse in the shop and plant sales area, or stop by one of the indoor and takeaway eateries for a well-deserved rest, when you visit Sheffield Park and Garden.
Top trails
Trail
Estate walk at Sheffield Park
Explore the wider Sheffield Park estate and discover the historic and natural importance of this piece of Sussex countryside.
Places to stay
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.
The Morris Apartment
A one-bedroom apartment in trademark Arts and Crafts style, on the second floor of Standen House.
Woodlands Cottage
A former game keeper’s house, this classically-styled cottage is surrounded by woodland.
Upcoming events
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Christmas with Mouse and Mole Family Trail at Sheffield Park and Garden
Take a winter wander around the garden with Mouse and Mole as you join in their irrepressible excitement for the festive season and help them prepare for Christmas.
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshops, 8, 9, 15 and 16 Dec, 10am-1pm
Let nature be your inspiration as you style your home for the winter season in one of our wreath making workshops.
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Carol Concert by Sussex Chorus at Sheffield Park and Garden 9 and 10 Dec 2023, 6-8:30pm
Join us for Carol Singing in Oak Hall on 9th and 10th December, from 6pm till 8.30pm.
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Gardener Walks & Talks: New Year’s Day Guided Walk with Assistant Head Gardener
Start your New Year with a gentle stroll through our grounds, led by Assistant Head Gardener Chris Skinner.
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Gardener Walks & Talks: Winter Highlights. With Assistant Head Gardener
Join our experienced Assistant Head Gardener, Chris Skinner on a guided tour of the garden during the deep of winter.
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Gardener Walks & Talks: Winter Bud and Bark Walk. With Senior Gardener
Learn how to identify some of our iconic trees from their buds and bark alone with useful tips from our Senior Gardener, Jodie Hilton.
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Stargazing Evening with Seven Sisters Astronomical Society, 27 Jan, 6:30-9:30pm
Take advantage of the winter nights and enjoy Stargazing under the January sky.
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Ranger Walks & Talks: Wetland Walk along the River Ouse
This World Wetlands Day, take a walk with the Sheffield Park and Garden Ranger to the River Ouse on the parkland to learn all about this wetland habitat, so vital for biodiversity, and the work being done to restore it.
About Sheffield Park and Garden
The Grade I listed 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.
History
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The history of Sheffield Park and Garden
Discover more about the makings of Sheffield Park and Garden in East Sussex, from Capability Brown’s foundations to Arthur Soames’s horticultural legacy.
Our work
River Ouse Restoration Project at Sheffield Park and Garden
Find out how the National Lottery Heritage Fund has helped transform the River Ouse at Sheffield Park as part of a major river restoration project.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Sheffield Park and Garden
Volunteers are a vital part of our team. See how you could get involved with the work we do here, and join us.