William Robinson Festival 2026

Mid Sussex

Type:Gardens

Gravetye Manor, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4LJ

Tel: 01342 810 567

Gravetye Manor, West Sussex

About

The fantastic William Robinson Festival returns to Gravetye Manor this July.

Enjoy the chance to explore the beautiful gardens at Gravetye Manor at this special event, celebrating the life of their creator, pioneering Victorian gardener William Robinson.

This special day of celebrations includes: garden talks, plant sale, flower demonstrations, local cheese showcase, wine tasting and much more. 

Festival opens at 10.00am until 4.30pm.

£25.00 per person including a cup of tea/coffee and cake.

This year, our Executive Chef Martin Carabott and his team will be serving a barbecue which can be enjoyed in the wonderful Gravetye gardens. We would kindly ask guests to refrain from bringing their own picnics or food.

All ticket proceeds go to Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. 

Please note, we kindly request no more than 4 tickets are purchased per person and tickets are non-refundable.

MORNING ENTRANCE TICKET (valid for entry from 10am to 2pm)

AFTERNOON ENTRANCE TICKET (valid for entry from 12:30pm to 4:30pm)

 

 

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

£25.00 per person including a cup of tea/coffee and cake.

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (12 July 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:30

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Gravetye Manor HotelGravetye Manor Hotel, Mid SussexPeter Herbert arrived at Gravetye in 1958. Captivated by Robinson's house and it's setting he had the revolutionary idea of injecting his own exceptional hotel keeping and restaurant standards in to this rural spot.