National Garden Scheme - Sussex - 2026 booklet

15 SUSSEX Do gs? 5 u ARUNDEL CASTLE & GARDENS B3 Arundel, BN18 9AB. Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd, 01903 882173, visits@arundelcastle.org, www.arundelcastle.org. In the centre of Arundel, N of A27. For opening times and information, please phone, email or visit garden website. Ancient castle, family home of the Duke of Norfolk. 40 acres of grounds and gardens which inc hot subtropical borders, English herbaceous borders, stumpery, two glasshouses, walled flower and organic kitchen gardens, and Fitzalan Chapel white garden. eCb 7 96 ASHFORD ROAD E3/F3 Hastings, TN34 2HZ. Lynda & Andrew Hayler. Nr Alexander Park. From A21 (Sedlescombe Rd N) towards Hastings, take 1st exit on r’about A2101, then 3rd on L (approx 1m). Sat 2, Sat 9, Sat 16 May (1-4.30). Adm £4, chd free. Small (100ft x 52ft) Japanese inspired front and back garden. Full of interesting planting with many acers, azaleas and bamboos. Over 100 different hostas, many miniature ones. The garden also features an attractive Japanese Tea House and courtyard with a fish pond, as well as a Japanese bridge and pond in the lower garden. fgc The Aviary Garden Ashdown Park Hotel © Irene Eltringha m -Willson 6 ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL D2 Wych Cross, East Grinstead, RH18 5JR. Mr Kevin Sweet, 01342 824988, reservations@ashdownpark. co.uk, www.ashdownpark.com. 6m S of East Grinstead. Take A22 towards Wych Cross. At T-lights turn onto Colemans Hatch Rd, passing garden centre. In approx 1m, take 2nd turning R & enter Ashdown Park through main entrance, follow NGS signs to car parks. Sun 17 May, Sun 13 Sept (1-4). Adm £7, chd free. Tea, coffee & cake. Ashdown Park spans 186 acres of woodland, grazing land, parkland, an 18-hole golf course, and ornamental gardens. The Walled Garden features perennials, shrubs, fruit trees, and seasonal blooms. To the east lies the tranquil Secret Garden with flowing water amongst trees. Mature specimen trees grace the rolling lawns that lead to the main lake, perfect for peaceful exploration. fCabc 8 N THE AVIARY GARDEN A3 111 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2NY. Mr Ian Easterbrook & Mr Matthew Edwards, ianre64@hotmail.com. 300 metres from Aldwick seafront. Aviary Garden on B2166, ¼ m from Martlets r’about on R heading to Bognor Regis. On street parking on Aldwick Rd & nearby roads. Paid parking on seafront, then walk through Marine Park Gardens. Sun 21, Tue 23 June, Sun 19, Tue 21 July (10-4). Adm £6, chd free. Pre- booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Tea, coffee, cake & cream teas. Refreshments in aid of St Wilfred’s Hospice & Chichester Stroke Club. Visits also by arrangement 1 June to 24 July for groups of 10 to 20. 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. gbc