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Borde Hill Garden
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“Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke purchased the Tudor mansion, Borde Hill, in 1893. The Clarke family were patrons of the great plant collectors, or great plant hunters, as they were known. These brave travellers travelled to all corners of the globe – including the Himalayas, China, Tasmania, the Andes and North America – to bring back trees and shrubs. Francis Kingdon-Ward was one such explorer who made 25 expeditions during which he was impaled by a bamboo spike, fell off a cliff and lost for days without food. Despite all this he was still climbing and exploring at the age of 70. As a result of such efforts, we can all enjoy this world-renowned botanical collection surrounding by stunning Sussex countryside. A 17-acre formal garden flows into a series of linked garden rooms, each boasting its own style and character. Varied gardens are given evocative names like Allah, Azalea Ring, Jay Robin Rose and Old Rhododendron. Over 20 separate sections cover 160 acres, making this one of the country's largest gardens. Borde Hill also contains many species that are listed by the Tree Register of the British Isles as 'champions', meaning they are either the tallest or largest in Britain. This great botanical heritage blends successfully with a wide range of family attractions including picnic areas, fishing lakes and a Pirates Adventure Playground. ”
Haywards Heath
, West Sussex
RH16 1XP
Visit Website
21 Mar- 3 Sep: Daily 10-6
Adult: £8.25
Child: £4.40
Concessions: £6.50
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