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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. Vegetables, fruit and poultry in the kitchen garden. 100+ roses planted since 2008. Trees both mature and young. Lime avenue planted in 1973 to replace elms. Wild flowers in field outside walls, accessible from garden.

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Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House
Lordington House

About Lordington House

Visits by arrangement information
Home-made teas £6 or larger donation.

Additional media coverage
Featured in Period Homes & Interiors article, photos by Leigh Clapp (Apr 2013). Photos and mention in Chichester Observer 2012, 2013, 2014.

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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Gardens overlook Ems Valley, farmland and wooded slopes of South Downs, all in AONB within South Downs National Park.

Lordington House features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Bed & Breakfast Available
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

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.

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.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 June to 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is possible, but challenging with gravel paths, uneven paving and slopes. 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.