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Herstmonceux Parish Trail

Seven gardens inc a historic windmill and allotments. 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 places to sit and enjoy the view. Kerpses is a delightful mixture of mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, vegetable garden, ponds and a meadow. In Stunts Green, The Allotments comprise 54 allotments growing a huge variety of traditional and unusual crops. Flitterbook Flower Farm has an amazing collection of flowers for the retail market. At Lime Cross in Herstmonceux there is a Pinetum and Vinery with wine and mocktails, and Hill House has abundant roses, trees, shrubs and varied perennials, a greenhouse, and a wildlife pond with water lilies. Plenty of seating areas to sit and reflect and have tea. The historic Windmill is well worth a visit and 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
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, community allotments, a florist’s cutting garden, formal gardens and a mature garden, at Lime Cross there is large pinetum and vines as well as wine. At The Windmill you will find delicious teas and a BBQ. Tea and cakes are also 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 & map available at each garden. Ticket covers all gardens. 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 Light refreshments at Hill House (2-5). Teas (12-5) & BBQ lunch (12-2) at The Windmill. Refreshments in aid of The Windmill Hill Trust & NGS at Hill House only.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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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.

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

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.