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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.

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 offer300 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

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

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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

Bateman’s Garden, Burwash, East Sussex

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Bateman’s are peaceful, beautifully kept gardens with ponds, woodland walks and seasonal colour, offering a calm, timeless escape in the Sussex countryside.

Shop, Tearoom, Bookstore & Gardens are dog friendly! More Details here

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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

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

Accommodation in Sussex

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All information correct at the date of publication.