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Black Barn

Black Barn Garden was designed and planted in Jan 2018. The site was cleared and only the mature trees remained. A hedgerow separating the garden from the field was removed and a large pond has been created in the southwest corner. A large gravel garden was created to the south of the barn and a terrace laid. The existing terrace at the back was increased and a large bed was created.

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Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn
Black Barn

About Black Barn

The courtyard garden is planted with grasses, hellebores and viburnums. Hydrangeas and other evergreen herbaceous plants additionally provide year-round interest. Tulips, agapanthus and dahlias also provide seasonal interest. The gravel garden is planted prairie style and has paths throughout, leading you down the garden to the wildlife area with grass meadows, where you will discover the pampas walk, an orchard and a pond with water meadow. The top of the garden has more bamboos, a vegetable garden with a cutting garden and extensive compost bins and chickens. There are many mature trees including three ancient oaks, where you’ll find a treehouse built amongst the folds of the tree trunks itself. There is also a small woodland area with snowdrops, primroses, wild garlic, bluebells and foxgloves. The whole garden was planted in 2018 with many homegrown plants propagated from my previous garden.

Black Barn features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Snowdrops
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Black Barn,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 8LR

Directions to Black Barn
From A24 follow Steyning Rd signed West Grinstead for 1m, passing Park Ln & Catholic Church on the L, continue round 2 bends, Black Barn is on L. Parking limited so car share appreciated.

Black Barn openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 29 September for groups of up to 20.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over grass only.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Black Barn. 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.

Yes, one or more routes at Black Barn are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Black Barn seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.