Skip to content
Menu

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.

Owner Info

Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft
Cookscroft

About Cookscroft

Many visitors have asked to see the garden at different times, so this year we have open days from 11.00 until 4.00pm and one evening opening in June which will be accompanied by wine and cheese.

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.
.

The differing styles of the garden flow together making it easy to wander anywhere.

Website:

https://www.cookscroft.co.uk

Cookscroft features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

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 (May). Wine & cheese (July). Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Light refreshments (May). Wine & cheese (July). Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 16:00-20:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 30.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over grass, bark paths and unfenced ponds.
  • Share this garden

Other Gardens of Potential Interest

Bramley image
Bramley

Rural 1 acre garden. Planting began in 2006 and inc an orchard avenue with wild flowers and long grassed areas and beehives. Vegetable garden,...

Read more
Forest Ridge image
Forest Ridge

A charming 4½ acre Victorian garden with far-reaching views, boasting the oldest Atlantic cedar in Sussex. The owners themselves are undertaking a...

Read more
Parklands Road Allotments image
Parklands Road Allotments

The allotments comprise of 55 plots where you will find both traditional and some exotic crops. It is obvious that the allotmenteers enjoy their...

Read more
Merrie Harriers Barn image
Merrie Harriers Barn

A now fully established garden with sweeping lawns down to beautiful open Sussex countryside, herbaceous beds and trees, and a large pond with...

Read more
Knightsbridge House image
Knightsbridge House

Mature landscaped garden set in 5 acres of tranquil countryside surrounding Georgian house (not open). Several garden rooms, spectacular herbaceous...

Read more
Westlands image
Westlands

A large domestic garden where refreshments can be enjoyed at the three seating areas by the rose bed, BBQ and on the patio. The front garden is...

Read more
Seaford Allotments image
Seaford Allotments

Seaford allotments have a very wide variety of planting styles and gardening methods on its 189 plots, most on a west facing slope, and third on...

Read more
Brook Cottage image
Brook Cottage

A unique garden with the River Cuckmere flowing down one side together with sluice gate that gives a lovely sound of rushing water. Streams surround...

Read more

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.