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Alderbury

A garden of just under 2 acres adjoining the East Glebe Field in the village. It is divided into a series of different rooms inc a large vegetable garden, a large and small greenhouse, an orchard, a duck pond, an area of lawn with ornamental beds, parterres with flowers in season and herb beds. Also, a large and unusual tree sculpture.

Owner Info

  • John & Marianne Dixon
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About Alderbury

A large garden on a gently sloping and terraced site. There is a sizeable vegetable garden with both usual and unusual plants on a rotation, and espaliered fruit trees, currants and soft fruit. Adjoining there is a large greenhouse with stone fruit and a range of tender vegetables in season, and a small greenhouse for propagation. Below this there is a small orchard with apples, pears, medlar, mulberries, quince and nuts. There is a duck pond adorned with our beloved aylesbury ducks, with aquatic and marginal plants including irises and rushes. There is a lawn, formerly a tennis court, with ornamental beds and a dry stone wall with alpines. Also a dramatic tree sculpture of a hydra. At the end of the lawn there are rhododendrons and a row of pleached hornbeam. Above the wall, in front of the house, there are large pots and beds with wisteria and a fremontodendron. To the side of the house are brick parterres with colourful flowers in season, tulips and dahlias, and a sunny bank planted with plants that love a hot location. The garden has several different fig trees and dozens of roses!

Alderbury features

Location details

Alderbury,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1AB

Directions to Alderbury
After 200 metres turn R onto Old Rectory Ln (Chequers Hotel on corner). Immed after turning, park in West Glebe Field on R. Walk down slope, across field following the signs.

Alderbury openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Alderbury at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Alderbury. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Alderbury does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Alderbury is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.