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Hellingly Parish Trail

Seven gardens are opening in the delightful Sussex village of Hellingly. Visitors can enjoy a pretty walled cottage garden with a summerhouse and sunny terrace. A garden entered via a bridge over a large pond, perfect for wildlife, with countryside views. There's also a charming cottage garden overlooking the C12 Church of St Peter and St Paul. Another garden, located in the heart of the village, is extensive and still in development, with beautiful trees and roses, with ice creams for sale. On the other side of the village, a unique garden, where lunches and teas will be served, incorporates the River Cuckmere, a sluice gate, and a lush mix of perennials and mature trees. On the outskirts, an inspiring new-build garden offers areas for sun and shade, climbers, and fruit trees, all amid the sounds of trickling water. Tickets and maps available on the green near the church, at May House, and Brook Cottage. The historic church will also be open.

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Hellingly Parish Trail
Hellingly Parish Trail
Hellingly Parish Trail
Hellingly Parish Trail
Hellingly Parish Trail
Hellingly Parish Trail

About Hellingly Parish Trail

Broadview is a small family garden with perennials, herbaceous plants, shrubs and annuals, it is ever changing and has an organic productive vegetable and patch that produces flowers.

Brook Cottage, a unique garden with the River Cuckmere flowing down one side together with a sluice gate that gives the lovely sound of rushing water. Streams surround the whole of the garden. A natural green garden with mature trees and shrubs. Adjacent to water wheel.

Globe Cottage is a delightful walled cottage garden with pond, sunny terrace, summer house and extensive planting.

Globe Place in the centre of the village, has an extensive garden, new to owners and still in development, beautiful trees, roses and fruit trees.

May House’s garden only commenced in 2019 but already looks mature. Furthest from the village, it includes many different areas of planting for shade and sun. Great plant structure throughout with roses, perennials, arches, cordoned pear trees and prairie style front garden.

Pond Cottage features a large pond perfect for wildlife on the way into the garden, other areas include view to countryside and tranquil inner courtyard garden.

Priors Cottage garden surrounds a Grade II listed house (not open) with rich planting at the front and back gardens. This walled garden contains a mix of shrubs, pots, herb border, sundial, roses and a box hedge.
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Hellingly Parish Trail features

Location details

Hellingly Parish Trail,
Hellingly,
Hailsham,
Sussex,
BN27 4EY

Directions to Hellingly Parish Trail
From A267 turn into B2104 & immed L into village, follow signs to gardens. Parking opp church green & in field by Brook Cottage & Cuckoo Trail. All gardens within walking distance.

Hellingly Parish Trail 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 Lunch & home-made teas at Brook Cottage. Ice-creams at Globe Place. Refreshments in aid of St Peter & St Paul Parish Church & NGS.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to some gardens. Dogs on short leads.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Hellingly Parish Trail at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hellingly Parish Trail. 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 Hellingly Parish Trail are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Hellingly Parish Trail 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.