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Hellingly Parish Trail

Eight gardens in a delightful Sussex village, inc a pretty walled cottage garden with summerhouse and sunny terrace, a garden entered via a bridge over a large pond perfect for wildlife with countryside views and a courtyard, a family garden full of perennials, herbaceous plants, organic vegetables and flowers, a newly remodelled garden bursting with lavender, roses, alliums in a former Victorian school overlooking C12 Church of St Peter and St Paul, another two gardens in the heart of the village, one with a rose-filled front garden leading to a densely planted mature back garden (hosting plant sale) next door to an extensive garden still in development with beautiful trees and roses. On the outskirts an inspiring new-build garden has areas for sun, shade, vegetables, fruit trees, amid sounds of trickling water, and on the other side of the village, a unique garden (serving lunches and teas) incorporates the River Cuckmere, a sluice gate and a lush mix of perennials and mature trees.

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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.

Flint Cottage (new to trail) is a cottage garden in the heart of the village with views of the Church, remodelled 18 months ago, beautiful mix of lavender, roses, alliums, geums, lawns and a vegetable area.

Globe Cottage (new to trail) is a delightful walled cottage garden with pond, sunny terrace, summer house and extensive planting.

Globe Place (new to trail) 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 (new to trail) 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 Grange, nearby the Church in the heart of the village, will host a plant sale and incorporates a front rose garden, courtyard, pond and expansive back garden with densely planted borders, mature trees and a summerhouse.

Plant sale at Priors Grange.

Hellingly Parish Trail features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Town Garden
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Hellingly Parish Trail,
Hailsham,
Sussex,
BN27 4EY

Directions to Hellingly Parish Trail
From A267 turn into B2104 & immed L into village, follow signs to gardens. All gardens except Brook Cottage within walking distance. Parking opp church green, in field by Brook Cottage & by Cuckoo Trail. Tickets & maps available on green nr church & at May House.

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. Refreshments in aid of St Peter & St Paul Parish Church.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to some gardens. Dogs on short leads.
  • Share this garden

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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.

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

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.