{"id":32320,"date":"2026-05-15T09:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/?p=32320"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:21:54","slug":"national-garden-scheme-gardens-opening-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/national-garden-scheme-gardens-opening-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"National Garden Scheme gardens opening in June"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32320\" class=\"elementor elementor-32320\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0c126 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b0c126\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01cc509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01cc509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>With summer now underway, it\u2019s a great time to get out and explore the range of West Sussex National Garden Scheme gardens. Every year<\/strong><strong> garden owners generously offer to open their gardens for the Scheme knowing that the money they raise from the small entrance fee and teas* helps support thousands of people who live with health conditions such as cancer or Parkinson\u2019s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>*Some gardens choose to donate tea money to other charities close to their heart.<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Peelers Retreat<br \/>70 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 9EX.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/23227\/peelers-retreat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/23227\/peelers-retreat<\/a><em><br \/><\/em><strong>Sat 6, Tue 16 June, Tue 7, Sat 11, Tue 21 July (2-5). Adm \u00a35, chd free. Home- made teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Chestnut Tree House children\u2019s hospice.<br \/>This inspirational space is a delight with permanent gazebos and comfortable seating to sit and relax, enjoying delicious teas. When cold we light the fire for our guests. Interlocking beds packed with year-round colour and scent, shaded<br \/>by specimen trees, inventive water features and a range of quirky woodland sculptures.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The Old Vicarage<br \/>The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/21793\/the-old-vicarage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/21793\/the-old-vicarage<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Every Thur to 1 Oct (10-4). Adm \u00a310, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs. org.uk for information &amp; booking. Self service light refreshments on Thurs (cash only) &amp; picnics welcome. <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Mon 31 Aug (10-5). Adm \u00a310, chd free. Home-made teas. Purchase ticket in advance or at the gate on the day. <\/strong><\/p><p>A truly creative garden, nurtured over 35 yrs to become<br \/>a visitor favourite. Spanning 31\u20442 acres, it features formal topiary, seasonal borders, a contemporary water sculpture, an Italianate gazebo, specimen and mature trees, a Japanese garden with waterfall and tea house, a large copse with a stream, a stumpery and treehouse, and a kitchen garden with fruit trees. With 4000 tulips and bulbs planted annually, the garden also opens in Feb for snowdrops. WC available. Featured in RHS The Garden magazine, March 2025. Regional Finalist, The English Garden\u2019s The Nation\u2019s Favourite Gardens 2021. Wheelchair access to front garden; rear garden is on a slope.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Apuldram Roses <br \/>Crouchers Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, PO20 7EQ.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47429\/apuldram-roses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47429\/apuldram-roses<\/a> <br \/><strong>Fri 5 June, Fri 3 July (2-3.30). Adm \u00a312.50. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information &amp; booking. Tea, coffee &amp; cake.<br \/><\/strong>Spend a delightful afternoon listening to an informative talk on keeping your roses thriving. You will then have time to explore the rose garden, a summer paradise, especially from June to August when the roses are in full bloom. The garden transforms into a vibrant display of colours and fragrances during these months. The roses, meticulously cared for, showcase a stunning array of varieties, each<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Bumble Farm<br \/>Drungewick Lane, Loxwood, Billingshurst, RH14 0RS. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/45488\/bumble-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/45488\/bumble-farm<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 6, Sun 7 June (2-5). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong>A delightful large country garden, passionately and imaginatively created by an enthusiastic owner over the past 20 years. The garden features a series of circular lawns, surrounded by borders filled with mass drift and repeat planting of harmonious perennials, roses, shrubs, and more. A newly developed white garden, a wisteria covered pergola, a kitchen and cutting garden, fountains, and various seating areas.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Durford Abbey Barn<br \/>Petersfield, GU31 5AU<\/strong>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/34019\/durford-abbey-barn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/34019\/durford-abbey-barn<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 6, Sun 7 June (1-5.30). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Rosemary Foundation. Plants in aid of Home-Start Butser.<br \/>A 1 acre plot with areas styled with cottage garden, prairie and shady borders set in the South Downs National Park with views of the Downs. Plants for sale. Partial wheelchair access due to quite steep grass slopes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Knepp Castle<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The Apple Store, nr Knepp Castle, off Pound Lane, West Grinstead, Horsham. RH13 8LJ<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/30212\/knepp-castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/30212\/knepp-castle<\/a><strong><br \/>For NGS: Sat 6 June (10-5). Adm \u00a315, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information &amp; booking. Timed slots at 10am, 11.30am &amp; 2pm. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Shipley CE Primary School. For other opening times and information, please visit garden website. The Walled Garden at Knepp has been transformed into a garden for biodiversity. With designers Tom Stuart- Smith and James Hitchmough, we have applied some of the principles we\u2019ve learned from rewilding the wider landscape to this small, confined space to create a mosaic of dynamic habitats for wildlife. The croquet lawn is now a riot of humps and hollows, hosting almost 1000 species of plants. Lunches available at Knepp Wilding Kitchen<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Lordington House<br \/>Lordington, Chichester, PO18 9DX. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/21017\/lordington-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/21017\/lordington-house<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 6, Sun 7 June (2-5). Adm \u00a37, chd free. Tea, coffee &amp; cake. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Rural Refugee Network. Early C17 house (not open) and walled gardens in South Downs National Park. Clipped yew, lawns, borders and fine views. Informal sunken garden. Vegetables, fruit and poultry in kitchen garden. Over 100 roses planted since 2008. Trees both mature and young. Lime avenue planted in 1973 to replace elms. Wildflower meadow outside walls, accessible from garden. Gardens overlook Ems Valley, farmland and wooded slopes of South Downs, all in AONB. Wheelchair access is possible but may be difficult with gravel paths, uneven paving, and slopes. WC facilities are limited. No disabled WC.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Swallow Lodge<br \/>St Leonard\u2019s Park, Horsham, RH13 6EG. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47829\/swallow-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47829\/swallow-lodge<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 6, Sat 13 June (2-6). Adm \u00a35, chd free. Home-made teas.<br \/><\/strong>Small rural and charming garden surrounded by fields, focusing on roses and delphiniums with a large cottage border and vegetable garden.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>4 Hillside Cottages <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Downs Road, West Stoke, Chichester, PO18 9BL. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/16613\/4-hillside-cottages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/16613\/4-hillside-cottages<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sun 24 May, Sun 7 June, Sun 19 July, Sun 16 Aug (2-5). Adm \u00a35, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid\u2019s Hospice.<\/p><p>In a rural setting, this stunning garden is densely planted with mixed borders and shrubs. It features a large collection of roses, clematis, fuchsias, and dahlias, creating a profusion of colour and scent in a well maintained garden.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The Orchard<br \/>Dyke Lane, Poynings, Brighton, BN45 7AA. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47273\/the_orchard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47273\/the_orchard<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Thur 11 June (11-5). Combined adm with Woodlands \u00a37, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org. uk for information &amp; booking. Home-made teas. Two hour timed slots at 11am, 1pm &amp; 3pm. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Downland Churches &amp; Fulking Hall Appeal &amp; NGS. This is a new garden, planted in autumn 2023 following the completion of a new build on site. At the front, there is soft prairie style planting, while around the back you will find a rambling, informal cottage garden with a cutting bed, soft fruit, vegetables, and a small natural pond. The garden enjoys stunning views of the South Downs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Woodlands<br \/>The Street, Fulking, Henfield, BN5 9LT. <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47271\/woodlands<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47271\/woodlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47271\/woodlands<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Thur 11 June (11-5). Combined adm with The Orchard \u00a37, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information &amp; booking. Home-made teas at The Orchard. Two hour timed slots at 11am, 1pm &amp; 3pm. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Downland Churches &amp; Fulking Hall Appeal &amp; NGS.<br \/>Quiet location at the foot of the South Downs, with lovely views and easy access for walking. East, south, and west facing garden with beautiful herbaceous perennials, alliums, shrubs, roses, and grasses set against lawn, gravel, and decking. A small pond, along with sculptures of a tree owl and glass flowers.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Parsonage Farm<br \/>Kirdford, nr Billingshurst, RH14 0NH<\/strong>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/18581\/parsonage-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/18581\/parsonage-farm<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Fri 12 June, Sun 6 Sept (2-6). Adm \u00a310, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of The Jane Lemon Foundation.<br \/>Major garden in beautiful setting developed over 30 years with fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on grand scale with long vistas. C18 walled garden with borders in apricot, orange, scarlet and crimson. Topiary walk, pleached lime alle\u0301e, tulip tree avenue, rose borders and vegetable garden with trained fruit. Turf amphitheatre, autumn shrubbery, yew cloisters and jungle walk. Featured in Gardens Illustrated (Dec 2024) and previously in Country Life. Wheelchair access to the whole garden with one step that can be avoided. Accessible WC.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The Old Rectory<br \/>Old Rectory Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AF. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/45648\/the-old-rectory-pulborough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/45648\/the-old-rectory-pulborough<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 13, Sun 14 June (11-5). Adm \u00a37, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong><\/p><p>A formal front garden with a sunken centrepiece and rose and flower beds, approximately 1\u20442 acre in size. The large rear garden consists of a small wood, a croquet lawn with beds,<\/p><p>a natural swimming pond, and a large summerhouse. There is also a small orchard and meadow, along with a walled area by the pickleball court. Many interesting trees, inc a 500 year old sweet chestnut.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Rymans<br \/>Appledram Lane South, Apuldram, Chichester, PO20 7EG. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/4769\/rymans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/4769\/rymans<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sun 14 June, Sun 13 Sept (2-5). Adm \u00a38, chd free. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of St Mary\u2019s Church, Apuldram. <br \/>Walled and other gardens surround a C15 stone house (not open). Featuring bulbs, flowering shrubs, roses, ponds, a potager, and many unusual and rare trees and shrubs. In late spring, the wisterias are spectacular. Hybrid musk roses fill the walled garden in June, and in late summer, the garden is filled with dahlias, sedums, late roses, sages, and Japanese anemones.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Bignor Park<br \/>Pulborough, RH20 1HG.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Tue 16 June, Tue 22 Sept (2-5). Adm \u00a37, chd free. Home-made teas.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/1900\/bignor-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/1900\/bignor-park<\/strong><\/a><strong> <br \/><\/strong>11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs and wildflower areas. The walled garden has been replanted<br \/>with herbaceous borders and the Dutch garden has a new central obelisk and planting inc climbing roses, salvias and echinaceas. Temple, Greek loggia, Zen pond and unusual sculptures. Former home of romantic poet Charlotte Smith, whose sonnets were inspired by Bignor Park. Spectacular cedar of Lebanon and rare Lucombe oak. Wheelchair access to shrubbery and croquet lawn. Gravel paths in rest of garden and steps in stables quadrangle.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Nutbourne Village Gardens \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The Street, Nutbourne, Pulborough, RH20 2HE. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/15898\/nutbourne-village-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/15898\/nutbourne-village-gardens<\/em><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Fri 19, Sat 20 June (11-5). Combined adm \u00a310, chd free. Home- made teas. <\/strong><\/p><p>Nutbourne is a beautiful, tranquil, and friendly hamlet near Pulborough. It boasts a thousand years of history dating back before the Norman conquest and has spectacular views across the South Downs. This is a wonderful opportunity to meander through the village and visit four very different gardens, all within a short walking distance of each other. The gardens can be visited in any order, and tickets will<\/p><p>be on sale at a central location. Hobbs is a small cottage style garden with a fabulous wisteria covered pergola. The Old Manor is a fascinating Victorian allotment style kitchen garden. Next, wander down to the Mill House and explore the contrast of rose and herb gardens, with an enchanting mill stream running along the bottom of the garden. Finally, enjoy a drink on the lawn beneath the Indian bean tree at the beautiful Shorts Farm, a classic cottage style country garden.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Alderbury<br \/>Church Hill, Pulborough, RH20 1AB. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47435\/alderbury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47435\/alderbury<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 20, Sun 21 June (11- 5). Adm \u00a37, chd free. Tea, coffee &amp; cake. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Family Support Work.<br \/>A garden of just under 2 acres adjoins East Glebe Field in the village. It is divided into a series of distinct rooms, inc a large vegetable garden, both large and small greenhouses, an orchard, a duck pond, a lawn area with ornamental beds, parterres with seasonal flowers, and herb beds. There is also a large and unusual tree sculpture.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>STEYNING GARDENS<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47232\/steyning-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/47232\/steyning-gardens<\/a> <br \/><strong>Sat 20, Sun 21 June (10.30-5). Combined adm \u00a310, chd free. Home-made teas at Nightingale House. <\/strong><\/p><p>Steyning is a lively market town on the edge of the South Downs, home to many artists and crafts people. The three gardens open are all very different. Brambletye is a south facing garden designed with a prairie effect to attract birds and pollinators. It is planted with bulbs, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and roses, and a small sunken area with raised beds for vegetables and herbs. Nightingale House has a recently designed cottage style garden with both perennials and annuals. There is an attractive greenhouse and a bespoke metal screen covered in roses and clematis. 15 Penlands<\/p><p>Rise is a small cottage garden that has evolved into a series of borders and island beds, with narrow paths in between. There are roses, clematis, many salvias and perennials, and a collection of over 100 pots, some with hydrangeas, but most filled with a colourful mix of annuals and tender plants.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The Aviary Garden<\/strong><br \/><strong>111 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2NY.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/48596\/the-aviary-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/48596\/the-aviary-garden<\/a> <br \/><strong>Sun 21, Tue 23 June, Sun 19, Tue 21 July (10-4). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Pre- booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information &amp; booking. Tea, coffee, cake &amp; cream teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of St Wilfred\u2019s Hospice &amp; Chichester Stroke Club.<\/p><p>A south facing garden, just 300 metres from the sea. An exotic garden giving a tropical, jungle feel. Gravel paths with stepping stones are interspersed with planting to soften the journey. Large leaved plants, statues, seating, a 12ft giraffe, an Indonesian elephant, and a well-stocked aviary are amongst the surprises that await as you amble through the garden.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Down Place<br \/>Hill Lane, South Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5PN<em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/11729\/down-place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/11729\/down-place<\/em><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sun 21, Mon 22 June (1.30-5.30). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Tea, coffee, home-made cakes &amp; cream teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Harting Church. <br \/>Set high in the South Downs with sweeping views of rolling woodland, this garden blends beautifully into its natural surroundings. Rose and herbaceous borders contour the slopes, while a productive vegetable garden and shaded beech walks lead to a vibrant wildflower meadow. In spring, it bursts with wild daffodils and cowslips, followed by six native orchid varieties and other wildflowers from late May to early July. Seeds from the meadow help restore damaged areas across the South Downs National Park, making this garden a haven for both beauty and biodiversity.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Foxglove Cottage<br \/>29 Orchard Road, Horsham, RH13 5NF.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/32983\/foxglove-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/32983\/foxglove-cottage<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sun 21, Thur 25 June (1-5). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Home-made teas inc vegan, gluten &amp; dairy free cake. <\/strong><\/p><p>An unexpected 1\u20444 acre cottage garden. There\u2019s no lawn, but gravel and bark paths divide colour-packed mixed borders, unusual containers, and quirky salvaged items hidden throughout. Water features encourage wildlife. Sit<br \/>and enjoy vignettes from a wide variety of seating. At the end of the garden, you\u2019ll find climbers, drought tolerant plants, and a plant nursery. Plenty of ideas to take home. A gravel garden with a large, rusty metal arbour, called the Dome! Members of the Hardy Plant Society. A large selection of unusual plants for sale.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Wadhurst Park<br \/>Riseden Road, Wadhurst, TN5 6NT. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/9484\/wadhurst-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/9484\/wadhurst-park<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Fri 12, Sat 13 June (10-4). Adm \u00a37, chd free. Home-made teas inc vegan &amp; gluten-free cakes.<br \/><\/strong>Naturalistic gardens designed by Tom Stuart-Smith,<br \/>recently updated by Hortus Collective. A C19 site within<br \/>an 800 hectare estate, managed organically to enhance wildlife, cultural heritage and beauty. The gardens invite the wider landscape in with native woodland flora, meadows and hedgerows, framing views to hills and lake. We strive<br \/>to garden with a greater respect for the natural world. Features inc restored Victorian orangery, naturalistic gardens planted with mainly native species, meadows, potager and brownfield site. Due to uneven paths, please wear sensible shoes. Sorry no dogs. Wheelchair access to main garden features. Some uneven surfaces over grass, cobbles and steps.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Oaklands Farm<br \/>Hooklands Lane, Shipley, Horsham, RH13 8PX.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/34939\/oaklands-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/34939\/oaklands-farm<\/a> <br \/><strong>Wed 24 June (11- 5). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Home-made teas. <\/strong>Refreshments in aid of Crawley Open House. <br \/>Country garden designed by Nigel Philips in 2010. Oak lined drive leading to the house (not open) and farm opens out to an enclosed courtyard with pleached hornbeam and yew. The herbaceous borders are colourful throughout the year. Vegetable garden with raised beds and greenhouse with white peach and vine. Wild meadow leading to orchard and views across the fields, full of sheep and poultry. Mature trees. Wheelchair access over gravel and brick paths, large lawn area and grassy paths.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>St Mary\u2019s House Gardens<br \/>Bramber, BN44 3WE. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/11007\/st-marys-house-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/11007\/st-marys-house-gardens<\/a><\/p><p><strong>For NGS: Fri 26 June, Fri 3<sup>rd<\/sup> July (2-6). Adm \u00a311, chd free. Light refreshments. <\/strong><\/p><p>5 acres inc formal topiary, a large prehistoric <em>Ginkgo biloba<\/em>, and a magnificent <em>Magnolia grandiflora <\/em>around an enchanting timber-framed medieval house (not open for NGS). Victorian Secret Gardens inc a splendid 140ft fruit wall with pineapple pits, Terracotta Garden, Jubilee Rose Garden, King\u2019s Garden, and a circular Poetry Garden. Woodland walk and a Landscape Water Garden. In the heart of the South Downs National Park. WC facilities. Wheelchair access with level ground throughout.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Judy\u2019s Cottage Garden<br \/>33 The Plantation, Worthing, BN13 2AE.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/43196\/judys-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/43196\/judys-cottage-garden<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Sat 25 Apr, Sat 27 June, Sat 5 Sept (10.30-3). Adm \u00a35, chd free. Home-made teas.<br \/><\/strong>A beautiful medium sized cottage garden with something of interest all year-round. The garden has several mature trees creating a feeling of seclusion. The informal beds contain a mixture of shrubs, perennials, cottage garden plants and spring bulbs. There are little hidden areas to enjoy, a small fish pond and other water features. There is also a raised, pretty log cabin overlooking the garden.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The Folly<br \/>Charlton, Chichester, PO18 0HU. <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Sun 28 June, Sun 26 July, Sun 23 Aug (2-4.30). Adm \u00a36, chd free. Home- made teas. <\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/33229\/the-folly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/findagarden.ngs.org.uk\/garden\/33229\/the-folly<\/a> <br \/>Colourful cottage garden surrounding a C16 period house (not open), set in the pretty downland village of Charlton, close to Levin Down Nature Reserve. 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