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Lordington House

Early C17 house (not open) and walled gardens in South Downs National Park. Clipped yew, lawns, borders and fine views. Informal sunken garden. Vegetables, fruit and poultry in kitchen garden. Over 100 roses planted since 2008. Trees both mature and young. Lime avenue planted in 1973 to replace elms. Wildflower meadow outside walls, accessible from garden.

Owner Info

Lordington House

About Lordington House

Visits by arrangement information
Owner on hand to guide visitors round garden. Home-made teas £6 or larger donation.

Archive photographs displayed with comments on the garden made by Sir Geoffrey Jellico in 1962 and a recent rose planting plan.
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Location details

Lordington House,
Chichester,
Sussex,
PO18 9DX

Directions to Lordington House
On W side of B2146, ½m S of Walderton, 6m S of South Harting. Enter through white railings on bend.

Lordington House 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to 5 September for groups of up to 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is possible, but challenging with gravel paths, uneven paving and slopes. Limited WC facilities. No disabled WC.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Lordington House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Lordington House. 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 Lordington House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Lordington House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Lordington House 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.