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Gardens & places of historic interest in Sussex, UK
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Superb examples of English country houses with fantastic gardens - mostly dog friendly
‘Kew in the Country,’ botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of different walks; children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Rock Walk, the Walled Garden and Kew...
Wakehurst Place
With a 17-acre garden, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks, cafe, gift shop, plant sales and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily, generally 10am – 5pm and 10am – 6pm on weekends in July and August, woodland clos...
Borde Hill Garden
This magnificent garden was nearly lost forever and has been the subject of the largest garden restoration in England, and possibly Europe. With Michelin starred restaurant, large children’s play area, dolls’ house exhibition, boutique hotel, sculptu...
Leonardslee Gardens
Garden is not too big, so you can get round all of it and take your time. Gardens open daily all year round, house open on selected dates. With natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, cafe, gift shop, second-hand bookshop and family ...
National Trust - Nymans
Arts and Crafts family home with gorgeous Morris and Co interiors, great views and woodland walks. Open all year round, with some family-friendly seasonal events.
National Trust - Standen House and Garden
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, th...
Sheffield Park and Garden | Sussex - National Trust
Not much of a formal garden, as it is mainly parkland, but the house is filled with room after room of amazing treasures; paintings, furniture, mirrors and original artefacts.
National Trust - Petworth House and Park
Castles
There are over 4,000 castles in England alone, here are a couple of Sussex ones
Magnificent moated castle, set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. The Castle is not open to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability. Grounds open February – Novembe...
Herstmonceux Castle
With restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, and is home to priceless works of art; ...
Arundel Castle