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Herstmonceux Parish Trail

Five gardens, inc a historic windmill. In Cowbeech, there are two gardens: Merrie Harriers Barn is a garden with sweeping lawn and open countryside, colourful herbaceous planting, and a large pond with seating areas to enjoy the view. Kerpses is a delightful mix of mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, a vegetable garden, ponds, and a meadow. Flitterbrook Flower Farm in Herstmonceux has an impressive collection of flowers grown for the retail market. Hill House in Windmill Hill has abundant roses, trees, shrubs, and varied perennials, along with a greenhouse and a wildlife pond with water lilies. There are plenty of seating areas to sit, reflect, and enjoy tea. The historic Windmill is well worth a visit, where you can enjoy a BBQ lunch or tea.

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Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Herstmonceux Parish Trail

About Herstmonceux Parish Trail

Herstmonceux Parish nestles in the heart of 1066 county of East Sussex. It is a working rural community with an impressive history to match; one of the best brick built castles in the country, now owned by Queen’s University, Ontario and has the largest post mill in the country at Windmill Hill. The Parish has a few things to be proud of. It has a long tradition of trug making, with a working truggery and shop on the A271 to the west of the village.

Starting from either Cowbeech (note the gardens at Merrier Harriers Barn and Kerpses are just across the road from each other). In the village of Herstmonceux, the trail takes you through an interesting variety of garden styles, from cottage garden, a florist’s cutting garden, formal gardens and a mature garden. At The Windmill you will find delicious teas and a BBQ. Tea and cakes are at Hill House following your afternoon’s meandering. Note this is not a walking trail although two gardens in Cowbeech are close to each other.

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Location details

Herstmonceux Parish Trail,
Herstmonceux,
East Sussex,
BN27 4JF

Directions to Herstmonceux Parish Trail
Follow yellow NGS signs. Tickets & maps available at each garden. Ticket covers all gardens. Please note: this is not a walking trail.

Herstmonceux 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 Refreshments in aid of NGS at Hill House & The Windmill Hill Trust.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Herstmonceux 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.

Sorry, Herstmonceux Parish Trail does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Herstmonceux 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.