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Down Place

Set on the South Downs with panoramic views out to the undulating wooded countryside. The garden merges seamlessly into its surrounding landscape with rose and herbaceous borders that have been moulded into the sloping ground. There is a well-stocked vegetable garden and walks shaded by beech trees which surround the natural wildflower meadow where various native orchids flourish.

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Down Place
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Down Place

About Down Place

Set on the South Downs with panoramic views out to the undulating wooded countryside. The garden merges seamlessly into its surrounding landscape with rose and herbaceous borders that have been moulded into the sloping ground. There is a well-stocked vegetable garden and walks shaded by beech trees which surround the natural wildflower meadow where various native orchids flourish.

Location details

Down Place,
Petersfield,
Sussex,
GU31 5PN

Directions to Down Place
B2141 to Chichester, turn L down unmarked lane below top of hill. Coming from Chichester on B2141 take turning R just after the South Downs Way crossing the road.

Down Place 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 Home-made teas & cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:30

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 Home-made teas & cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:30

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 Home-made teas & cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:30

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 Home-made teas & cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from March to July for groups of between 15 and 40.

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

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Substantial top terrace and borders accessible to wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

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

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

Yes. Down Place 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.