Find a Garden to visit in Sussex near to you!
Sussex has some highly rated gardens from the unique Bates Green Garden with its attached Arlington Bluebell Walk.
To the multiple garden within gardens of Great Dixter Garden and Pashley Manor where you find rose gardens, kitchen gardens, sunken gardens and lakes galore!
For something a bit more unusual try Hersmonceuux Castle Gardens for a magic garden or the Gravetye Manor Gardens for an Arts & Crafts style garden.
And for those looking for a naturalistic way of planting we recommend Sussex Prairies Wild – captivating in the wind!
Most of these gardens have a cafe, shop and nursery and you can walk your dog on the wider grounds.
Gardens In East Sussex
Bates Green Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.9
Bates Green Garden is 1.5 acres and the Wildflower Meadow is 5.5 acres. Bates Green is also home to the famous Arlington Bluebell Walk. Great for Wildlife spotting & has a wider 24 acre wood close by which is dog friendly. More Details here
Pashley Manor Gardens, Wadhurst, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Pashley Manor Gardens are actually a number of different gardens set in 11 acres of the East Sussex countryside. See the Rose Garden, Kitchen Garden, a Victorian Green House, sculptures, an old moat, bluebells, a rose walk and impressive old trees. More Details here
West Dean Gardens, Chichester, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
West Dean Gardens are a splendid collection of different gardens with walled gardens, arboretum & orchard. Also shops, cafe & plant sales. More Details here
Great Dixter Gardens, Rye, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Great Dixter Garden is a collection of unique gardens including the Blue Garden, Walled Garden, Peacock Garden, Sunk Garden, Topiary Lawn, Rose Garden, Orchard and Vegetable Garden. A Shop, Cafe and Nursery are also on site. Dogs only on wider estate. More Details here
Sheffield Park Garden, Uckfield, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Sheffield Park Garden offer 300 acres of gardens, bridges, lakes and cascades and parkland for you to explore. There are 4 lakes with circular walks through wooded glens which are super photogenic for your Instagram posts! Refreshments from the Coach House Café . More Details here
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Charleston Farmhouse Garden, Firle, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.5
The House was inhabited by artists from the Bloomsbury Set & the garden reflects their artistic endeavours with a beautiful walled garden, lawn & grounds. Cafe, Events & Dog friendly. More Details here
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Merriments Cafe & Gardens, Etchingham, East Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.4
Merriments Cafe & Gardens is being successfully restored so expect scenic paths, streams, birdwatching areas, benches & of course a great Cafe! Dog friendly! More Details here
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens, Hailsham, East Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens is a magical place to visit. With lovely walled gardens, apothecary garden, woodland walks & a magic garden. And a rope maze! Dog friendly & a cafe. More Details here
Lamb House Garden, Rye, East Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.4
Lamb House is famous for its literary connection & the garden is a superb town garden with a lovely Walled Garden & productive Vegetable Garden. Roses are the stars! More Details here
Gardens In Sussex
Here are a number of gardens in Sussex, as opposed to East or West Sussex!
The amazing Elizabethan Michelham Priory Gardens with cafe and gift shop and the family friendly Wakehurst Botanical Gardens which has loads of activities for the kids!
Michelham Priory Gardens, Hailsham, Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Michelham Priory Gardens is set in seven acres and surrounded by a moat and has ducks which you can feed!
In the grounds you will find an Elizabethan Great Barn, medieval gatehouse and the kitchen, physic and medieval herb gardens. Refreshments are available at the café with sandwiches, coffee and pasties all served. Dog friendly. More Details here
Wakehurst Botanical Gardens, Haywards Heath, Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Wakehurst Botanical Gardens is perfect for families as well as those interested in the more scientific side of things. Here are a few highlights:
Children’s and Community Garden, Coates Wood, Himalayan Glade & Hanging Meadow. Dogs welcome. Several cafes on site as well. More Details here
Gardens In West Sussex
And here are a few of gardens in West Sussex for you to visit!
Gravetye Manor Gardens, West Hoathly, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.8
The Gravetye Manor Gardens, designed in the Arts & Crafts style, are very highly rated & well worth booking a tour to see them at their best. The produce from the Kitchen Garden is used by the hotel restaurant. You need to be a resident of the hotel or book a tour & luncheon. More Details here
Sussex Prairies Wild, Henfield, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sussex Prairies Wild is an 8 acre garden planted in the naturalistic way to create texture & forms to get immersed in. Cafe & Nursey too and dog friendly! More Details here
Highdown Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Highdown Gardens are a superb garden full of interest year round with chalk pits, rose garden, rock garden & sensory garden. Occasional pop up shop & cafe close by. More Details here
Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
A very well kept Arts & Crafts estate with super gardens, a cafe, shop & plant sales. House is very interesting & there is a play area for children. And dog friendly! More Details here
Arundel Castle & Garden, Arundel, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
A very well maintained Castle with beautiful gardens including an organic kitchen garden, tulips galore, wildflower gardens & new in 2025 a biodiverse dipping pond! More Details here
Leonardslee Gardens Sculpture Park & Art Gallery, Horsham, West Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Leonardslee Gardens Sculpture Park & Art Gallery is a Grade 1 listed 240 acres of beautiful woodlands with plenty of open water with seven lakes!
Check out the sculpture trail called ‘Walk of Life’ which takes in many of the pieces and showing of the gardens floral splendour. Dogs on leads welcome. More Details here
Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, West Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Parham House & Gardens are set in 7 acres of grounds & include a traditional 4 acre walled garden. There are Pleasure Grounds, Greenhouse & a Lake. Mostly dog friendly! More Details here
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Borde Hill is the perfect day out with lots to see. Many unique gardens, rose garden, Italian garden, rhododendron garden, woodlands, dog friendly, shops, cafes children’s play area & more! More Details here
Woolbeding Gardens, Midhurst, West Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
Woolbeding Gardens describe themselves as a ‘horticultural haven bursting with colourful planting‘.
There is plenty to see with various woodland gardens, a fountain and glasshouse. There is a cafe and a second hand bookshop. Assistance dogs only. More Details here
All information correct at the date of publication.