{"id":32472,"date":"2026-06-12T08:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/?post_type=event&p=32472"},"modified":"2026-06-12T08:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:16:25","slug":"national-garden-scheme-sullington-old-rectory-storrington-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/event\/national-garden-scheme-sullington-old-rectory-storrington-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities\/","title":{"rendered":"National Garden Scheme: Sullington Old Rectory Storrington: Garden open in aid of NGS charities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sullington Old Rectory
\nSullington Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4AE.
\nhttps:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/33990\/sullington-old-rectory
\nTue 7, Wed 8 July (9.30-5). Adm \u00a312, chd free. Pre- booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Home-made teas. Two hour timed slots at 9.30am,12pm & 2.30pm.<\/p>\n

With a backdrop of stunning views of the South Downs, the naturalistic style of this beautiful country garden sits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. This rarely opened garden including a potager, orchard, herb garden, mature trees and shrubs, a South African themed border, newly extended large perennial borders, a profusion of grasses, and experimental planting in the moist meadows. A range of home-made cakes, biscuits and light snacks, along with fresh coffee, a variety of teas, and home-made apple juice. The Head Gardener will be available for any Q&As. Wheelchair access to most areas.<\/p>\n

Occasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over \u00a377.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over \u00a33.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinson\u2019s UK and The Queen\u2019s Institute of Community Nursing.<\/p>\n

The National Garden Scheme doesn\u2019t just open beautiful gardens for charity \u2013 they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the National Garden Scheme, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden visit the website<\/a>. For gardens opening in Sussex, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet, available free from many local stores, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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