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There is no better place to appreciate the mesmerising properties of the tulip than Pashley Manor Gardens in Ticehurst, where they hold a Tulip Festival every spring with over 35,000 flowers and more than 100 different varieties. There is plenty to see all year round, including several themed events.

The 15th century Great Dixter in Northiam was the family home of Christopher Lloyd, the famous gardening writer and plantsman who devoted his life to creating one of the most experimental and innovative gardens imaginable.

Visit Rudyard Kipling’s former home Bateman’s in Burwash, with its wild garden and watermill, as well as a natural play area for children. Nearby is a hidden gem, King John’s Nursery, a romantic 5 acre garden full of mature trees, rhododendrons, roses and water features.

The themed gardens at Herstmonceux Castle are not to be missed, particularly the grand Elizabethan garden. There are also gardens devoted to roses, Shakespeare, butterflies and magic (think fairies and giant toadstools – wonderful for children to explore).

The National Pinetum at Bedgebury houses the largest collection of conifers on one site in the world. It’s also a great place for live entertainment with top acts, cycling, walking, horse riding and adventure play.

A short walk from Hastings town centre is Alexandra Park, home to a rare tree collection and subject of a Heritage Lottery Fund restoration project that saw it re-opened by Charlie Dimmock in 2004.

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Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Address

Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Telephone
+44(0)1323 833816

c_harber@bisc.queensu.ac.uk

Herstmonceux, Hailsham

The oldest brick building of note still standing in the country, Herstmonceux Castle was also once the largest private home in fifteenth century England. Today, the majestic, moated castle is the centrepiece of a beautiful 300 acre estate.

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Pashley Manor Gardens

Address

Pashley Manor, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HE

Telephone
+44 01580 200888

info@pashleymanorgardens.com

Ticehurst, Wadhurst

Discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas – the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening, an appetite for beauty and an admiration of the tradition of the English Country garden.

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Bateman's

Address

Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

Telephone
+44 01435 882302

batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Burwash, Etchingham

This 17th century Sussex Ironmaster's house, built in a Wealden valley, was the home of writer Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936.

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Alexandra Park

Address

St Helens Road/Lower Park Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2LG

Telephone
+44 (0)1424 451111

Hastings

A 10 minute walk from Hastings town centre, this Grade II Listed Victorian park is one of the finest to be found anywhere in the country.

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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

Address

Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, CRANBROOK, Kent, TN17 2SJ

Telephone
+44 01580 879820

bedgebury@forestryengland.uk

CRANBROOK

The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons.

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Almonry Gardens

Address

High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EA

Telephone
+44 01424 772210

Battle

Surrounding the Battle Museum of Local History and the Almonry House itself, these award-winning gardens are an oasis of tranquility.

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King John’s Nursery, Garden and Tea Room

Address

King Johns Lodge, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7AZ

Telephone
+44 01580 819220

harry@kingjohnsnursery.co.uk

Etchingham

This romantic 5-acre garden has many mature trees and rhododendrons, water features and a stunning wild garden with gazebo and pond, as well as a café, nursery and shop.

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Fisherwood Farm - Tea with the Alpacas

Address

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

info@fisherwoodfarm.co.uk

Robertsbridge

At Fisherwood Farm you get the exclusive opportunity to enjoy delicious food whilst immersed in nature and surrounded by friendly animals.
We use our tranquil and private space to serve afternoon tea with our alpacas and rare breed miniature sheep.…

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Manor Gardens

Address

Upper Sea Road, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, East Sussex, TN40 1RL

Telephone
+44 01424 773721

battletic@rother.gov.uk

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

Take a trip around the picturesque Manor Gardens, with wonderfully colourful plants and flowers.

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Great Dixter House and Gardens

Address

Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

Telephone
+44 01797 252878

office@greatdixter.co.uk

Rye

Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden of world renown, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.

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Brede High Woods

Address

Cripps Corner, Battle, East Sussex, TN31 5JA

Telephone
+44 01476 581135

enquiries@woodlandtrust.org.uk

Battle

Brede High Woods is the Trust’s largest ancient woodland, six miles north of Hastings in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s full of history and there’s some incredible and rare wildlife.

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