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Fittleworth House

3 acre tranquil, romantic, country garden with walled kitchen garden growing a wide range of fruit, vegetables and flowers inc a large collection of dahlias. Large glasshouse and old potting shed, mixed flower borders, roses, rhododendrons and lawns. Magnificent 115ft tall cedar overlooks wisteria covered Grade II listed Georgian house (not open). Wild garden, long grass areas and stream.

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Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House
Fittleworth House

About Fittleworth House

Fittleworth House was built around 1720 from locally quarried stone as a home for the squire of the village. Currently the house (not open) is a full time home and has been in the same family ownership for over fifty years. Its front is covered in a long established Wisteria fronted by mixed flower beds. The three acre garden contains both formal and informal areas with much emphasis on wildlife and habitat creation. Most of the garden sits on a gentle eastward facing slope which is manageable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The croquet lawn in front of the house is bordered on its southern edge by a magnificent Cedar of Lebanon and its northern edge by an imposing Holm Oak, both very tall and grand for their type and both planted around the 1740s. Near the Cedar sits a natural looking stream, built using locally quarried stone and planted with many shade and moisture loving plants.

The garden then gently slopes down to the fountain garden with its mixed flower borders, topiary and globe fountain with an established Yew hedge as backdrop. An archway through the hedge then leads to a fully productive half acre walled garden and a romantic Apple tunnel. The vegetable beds are used to grow a wide range of fruit and vegetables for the house and staff. The long borders down the middle of the walled garden are planted each year with a mixture of beautiful Dahlias, annuals and vegetables for decorative effect. Just to the side of the walled garden is a smaller walled area where a large glasshouse and the potting sheds can be found.

There is also a Spring garden and wildlife pond, large Rhododendrons and Camellias. The father and son garden team will be on hand to answer any questions.
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Website:

https://www.racingandgreen.com

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Location details

Fittleworth House,
Pulborough,
Sussex,
RH20 1JH

Directions to Fittleworth House
Midway between Petworth & Pulborough on the A283 in Fittleworth, turn into lane signed Bedham just off sharp bend. Garden is 50yds along on the L. Plenty of car parking space.

Fittleworth House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • The garden sits on a gentle slope, but is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Fittleworth House. 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 Fittleworth House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Fittleworth House 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.