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Sheffield Park and Garden

Magnificent, landscaped garden laid out in C18 by Capability Brown and Humphry Repton covering 120 acres (40 hectares). Further development in the early yrs of this century by its owner Arthur G Soames. Centrepiece is original lakes with many rare trees and shrubs. Beautiful at all times of the yr, but noted for its spring and autumn colours. National Collection of Ghent azaleas.

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Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden

About Sheffield Park and Garden

A magnificent 120-acre landscaped garden laid out in the C18 and extended with the advice of history’s leading designers, including Capability Brown and Humphry Repton. The garden was further developed early last century by its owner Arthur Soames, who planted on an ambitious scale much of what the visitor sees today including rare and exotic trees and shrubs. Wander around the paths at your leisure that lead you around a succession of four large lakes for superb views of the garden. Extensive collection of trees and shrubs mirrored in the tranquil waters. Bluebells in Walk Wood. Impressive specimens include ancient pollarded sweet chestnuts, towering giant redwoods and an avenue of Chusan palms.The garden is renowned for displays of spring bulbs and stunning displays in May of rhododendrons and the National collection of Ghent azaleas. Water lilies dress the lakes during the summer months. In the autumn the garden is transformed by a blaze of colour from the trees planted for their autumn colour including Nyssa sylvatica, Amelanchier and Acer palmatum, these and other fine specimen trees, particularly North American varieties produce gold, amber, ruby and emerald true gems of nature. When autumn passes the garden takes on another magic with ‘Jack Frost’ adding his glistening diamond touch. Winter walks can be enjoyed, as the garden is open all through the year except Christmas eve and Christmas day.

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https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark

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Location details

Sheffield Park and Garden,
Uckfield,
Sussex,
TN22 3QX

Directions to Sheffield Park and Garden
5m NW of Uckfield; E of A275.

Sheffield Park and Garden openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Garden largely accessible for wheelchairs, please call for information.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Sheffield Park and Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Sheffield Park and Garden. 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 Sheffield Park and Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Sheffield Park and Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Sheffield Park and Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.