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Mitchmere Farm

1½ acre garden in lovely downland position. Unusual trees and shrubs growing in dry gravel, briefly wet most yrs when the Winterbourne rises and flows through the garden. Coloured stems, catkins, drifts of snowdrops and crocuses. Small collection of special snowdrops.

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Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm
Mitchmere Farm

About Mitchmere Farm

A garden encouraging wildlife with meadows large and small. A large pond with frogs, toads and is home to many other insects as well as being visited by grass snakes! A large area of Frittilaries in the orchard in April, roses and clematis in the summer with many other flowering shrubs all through the year

Min charge £60 = £5 a head for 12, more per head for a small group.

Optional 10 min walk down the long field beside the river, across the sleeper bridge, take the path through the copse with snowdrops up the steps into the new wood, then into the meadow and back to the garden. Wellies advisable. Dogs on short leads.

Mitchmere Farm features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Snowdrops
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Mitchmere Farm,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO18 9JW

Directions to Mitchmere Farm
Turn off the B2146 at Walderton towards Stoughton. Farm is ¾m on L, ¼m beyond the turning to Upmarden. Please do not park on verge, follow signs for parking.

Mitchmere Farm openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from February to November.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments. Min group charge £60. Tea, coffee & biscuits.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over gravel and grass.
  • Share this garden

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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 Mitchmere Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Mitchmere Farm. 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  Mitchmere Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Mitchmere Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Mitchmere Farm 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.