Places to visit
Nymans
Run by the National Trust, Nymans is an English garden to the east of the village of Handcross, and in the civil parish of Slaugham in West Sussex, England. A garden lovers’ home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Leonardslee Gardens
In 2019, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens opened its doors after a closure of 10 years, this magnificent Grade I listed garden was nearly lost forever and has been the subject of the largest garden restoration in England and possibly Europe. These spectacular and ancient gardens are now open for the public to enjoy once again.
Wakehurst
Wakehurst is a house and botanic gardens in West Sussex, England, owned by the National Trust but used and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Explore the wild botanic garden, home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.
Borde Hill
Borde Hill is a nationally important English country garden with magnificent views over the 383 acre Grade II* heritage listed Parkland. Planted with passion as a series of outdoor ‘garden rooms’, highlights include the Azalea Ring, tranquil Italian Garden and stunning Rose Garden. Come and enjoy everything the family-run Estate has to offer.
Bolney Wine Estate
Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the first, and remains one of the most beautiful, English wine estates. Janet and Rodney were pioneers. Guided by nature – the mild climate and the sandstone soil – they discovered the best varieties of grapes to grow in their eco-system. Today, their daughter, Sam Linter, is Chairperson of the Estate having inherited her parents’ love and passion for winemaking. The team now produce award-winning still and sparkling wines from our famous Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to our classic sparkling Bolney Bubbly and Blanc de Blancs.
The Cider Tap
Visit England’s first Cider dedicated store, taproom and cidery. Established in 2019, this is a family run Sussex orchards producing award winning Wobblegate juices and Rebel Root Ciders.