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Cookscroft

A garden for all seasons which delights the visitor. Started in 1988, it features cottage, woodland and Japanese style gardens, water features and borders of perennials with a particular emphasis on southern hemisphere plants. Unusual plants for the plantsman to enjoy, many grown from seed.

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Cookscroft

About Cookscroft

This level garden was started in 1988. Eucalyptus trees provide shelter and there are many complementary southern hemisphere plants as well, notably correas, corokias, grevillea, westringia, as well as interesting woodlanders.
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Location details

Cookscroft,
Chichester,
Sussex,
PO20 7JG

Directions to Cookscroft
At end of Birdham Straight A286 from Chichester, take L fork to East Wittering B2198. 1m on sharp bend, turn L into Bookers Ln, 2nd house on L. Parking available.

Cookscroft 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 Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over grass, bark paths and unfenced ponds.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Cookscroft. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Cookscroft. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Cookscroft, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Cookscroft 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.