Plan your Autumn visit to Sheffield Park and Garden

We encourage you to travel by public transport where possible.

By bus

• SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS Check times on the 121 timetable – runs hourly and travels from Lewes via Cooksbridge, Chailey, Newick and Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park station, Saturdays year round.
• TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 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 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.
• 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 and Garden operate (not daily).

On foot

• We are accessible on foot from the Bluebell Railway. A footpath is clearly signed up from the A275 to the garden through the parkland, which 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.

How to find us

• 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.
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• Google Maps - use 'Sheffield Park - main car park' to avoid being directed into the private Sheffield Park house. 

The gardens

• The main figure of eight in the garden is accessible and some of the paths have recently been re-surfaced. There are some slopes and paths made of a non-gravel surface within the gardens which are marked as unsuitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs. These are also marked on the map, available from reception, in darker yellow.
• Mobility scooters are available to book in advance subject to availability - please call the office on 01825 790231 (Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm) well in advance as they are very popular. Wheelchairs are also available to borrow subject to availability - please ask reception on arrival.
• Please note that the parkland and Walk Wood (when open) are rougher terrain.
• There are benches located at irregular intervals around the garden. These are marked on the map available from reception. 

Parking

• Accessible car park spaces also require pre-booking and can be found in front of reception and next to the coach park. Please let the car parkers know if you have booked an accessible space. 
• If you require assistance getting to and from the overflow car park or Estate Road parking please speak to a member of staff. 

Facilities and further information

• There is an induction loop available in reception, at the shop sales desks and at the cafe servery.
• Assistance dogs are welcome across the whole property.
• Accessible toilets are located adjacent to reception and in our Coach House Cafe.
• The cafe has easy sloped access suitable for wheelchairs. and the shop has step free access from reception. 
• Please ask at reception if you would like to borrow one of our free Sensory Backpacks.
• The cafe is a short walk from the gardens down a newly resurfaced path. Please let a member of staff know if you need assistance. 
• For those who appreciate quieter surroundings, consider visiting out of peak hours (11am - 2pm) or on weekdays when the gardens are less busy. School holidays are another popular time you may want to avoid where possible. In East Sussex, October half term is Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October.
  
  Take a look at our full accessibility statement. 

Please do ask our staff if you require any further assistance. They will be happy to help.

That really depends on the weather. Autumn colour can start as early as mid-September and last until mid-November. We have a huge variety of native and non-native tree species which all reach their peak at different times, so there will always be something to see throughout the season. The second half of October is often a peak time.

Top tips

• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out what is looking good in the gardens now.
• Consider visiting out of peak hours (11am - 2pm) or on weekdays when the gardens are quieter. School holidays are another busy time. In East Sussex, October half term is Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October.

• Dogs on a short, fixed lead are welcome in the gardens  except for Saturday mornings before 1pm. Reception will be able to provide a fixed lead for your visit.
• Dogs are welcome on the parkland at any time. We kindly ask that you keep your dog on a lead, apart from in East Park.
• Dogs are welcome in the Garden Room in the Coach House Café.
• Assistance dogs are welcome across the whole property.
  
  Find out more about visiting Sheffield Park and Garden with your dog...

Sheffield Park is a fantastic place to visit for all ages. Here is the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out to Sheffield Park and Garden:

Food and facilities

• Baby changing facilities are located in the toilets near reception and the café.
• Lunch is served between 12 noon and 2.30pm with children's lunch boxes, hot meals, snacks, soup, sandwiches, ice cream and cakes on the menu.
• There is plenty of space for pushchairs in the cafe.
• For a picnic, take advantage of one of the benches in the garden or a picnic bench in the parkland (opposite the car park) , or simply pick a spot to put down a blanket wherever you like.
• Sheffield Park and Garden is a breastfeeding friendly venue.
  
  The garden
• The paths in the garden are buggy and wheelchair friendly whatever the weather, but bring your wellies if you want to enjoy a day out in wetter weather.
• We kindly ask that children only climb on the trees in Ringwood Toll on the parkland.
• Bikes and ball games are welcome on the parkland rather than in the garden.
• There are areas of open water around the garden and grounds so close supervision is strongly advised.
• Do ask at reception if you would like to try one of our sensory backpacks, and let us know if there's anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable. 
• Find out more about visiting Sheffield Park and garden with children...

Opening times vary so please check before you travel. 
 

• 10am - 5pm Friday 1 September - Sunday 10 September
  
  Early morning opening
•  9am - 5pm Monday 11 September - Sunday 29 October
•  9am - 4pm Monday 30 October - Sunday 5 November
  
  Winter opening hours
• 10am - 4pm Monday 6 November onwards