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Ichi-Coo Park

Ichi-Coo Park is unlike any garden you've ever visited. With 16 acres, allow a minimum of two hours, if you don’t dally. Glorious shapes and shades of green, painted onto the natural background of the Sussex Weald. It is an eclectic collection of plants, trees and water, spaces, forms and vistas, habitats and sanctuaries. A place for reflection, for relaxation, oh and a plane spotter's dream!

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About Ichi-Coo Park

My garden is a kind of metaphor for my life. It’s about taking what you have and not only making the most of it, but of facing up to and overcoming the challenges until all around you is flourishing. In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity.

It’s a work never complete. Plants and trees share much in common with people. We are all part of nature, of life on earth and we share the same energy, we need the same nourishment, we suffer the same challenges to our health.

This hill of mine is made of ancient Wealden Clay, the heavy yellow kind, over oil-bearing shale, the rocky, stony kind. My trees and plants are given two choices,”Thrive or not,’. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority choose to thrive – and delight!

Featuring the World’s longest hypericum serpent; the highest jungle in Surrey; probably the largest garden plantation of eucalyptus in the UK. Many rare and unusual evergreen trees. Visit the Lake District, walk amongst exotic planting in the Grand Canyon to the Sea of Tranquillity. Bring a golf club and a picnic, you’re more than welcome. Did I mention, it’s a plane spotters’ paradise.

Every aspect of the garden is designed to be fun, especially for children but we’re all young at heart. It is tongue-in-cheek, it’s not to be taken too seriously, I’m not that kind of gardener. It is made for sharing and I really hope you enjoy it, half as much as I do every single day.

Home of ClipFest, the annual celebration of Cliptography, the passion of Cliptomaniacs. Active supporters of Perennial (the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society), WRAGS (Work and Retrain As a Gardener Scheme), Future Gardeners and YPHA (Young People in Horticulture Association)
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Website:

https://ichicoopark.com

Ichi-Coo Park features

Location details

Ichi-Coo Park,
Charlwood,
Surrey,
RH6 0EL

Directions to Ichi-Coo Park
From A23 N from Gatwick, or A23 S from Horley, or A217 S from Reigate, arrive at Longbridge r'about. Take exit heading E, signed Charlwood. Stay on road all the way.

Ichi-Coo Park 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 Teas, coffee, cake, wine & beer. Refreshments in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £20.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • With assistance, there are ample level routes but be aware we are on a 1:10 hill. If you descend to the bottom we have to get you back up!
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ichi-Coo Park at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ichi-Coo Park. 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 Ichi-Coo Park are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Ichi-Coo Park 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.