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The Hidden Garden

The Hidden Garden is a community gardening project encouraging local people to become involved with growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers as well as providing spaces for wildlife to thrive. The garden is open to people of all ages and abilities, organised by the Selsey Community Forum but looked after by a dedicated group of local volunteers.

Owner Info

  • Paul Sadler
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About The Hidden Garden

The Hidden Garden is situated next to the Academy Selsey School we run events and workshops to teach organic horticulture, wildlife gardening and sustainability. Regular gardening activities for young people take place throughout the year and we share produce with elder local residents who attend activities in the garden.

We encourage people to share and swap spare seeds, plants and gardening equipment throughout the year and we have a variety of perennial plants available for a donation to our visitors. We share our space with Selsey Men In Sheds who make innovative wooden garden items and the charity Youth Dream who provide educational and support services to young people in our area.

If you visit our garden you will find lots of innovative ideas and ways to grow fresh organic vegetables, fruit and herbs along with a variety of wildlife habitats and ways to increase biodiversity in gardens of all sizes.

The Hidden Garden features

Location details

The Hidden Garden,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO20 9EH

Directions to The Hidden Garden
Park behind Selsey Library or in front of the Academy School on School Ln. You will see The Bridge Support Centre, enter through the gate & The Hidden Garden is behind the centre.

The Hidden Garden 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: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access over grass paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Hidden Garden at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Hidden 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 The Hidden Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Hidden Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Hidden Garden 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.