Borde Hill Garden

About

Described as ‘One of the country’s truly great gardens’ by Country Life magazine, Borde Hill Garden is more than just a beautiful and historic garden. With a fascinating history dating back to 1890's, it is an idyllic place to while away a day; enjoy the 200 acres of traditional parkland - perfect for a picnic, BBQ, dog walking or for playing ball games! There is also a children’s adventure’ playground

Borde Hill is a botanically rich Grade II* Sussex garden with distinctive living ‘rooms’ each with unique style, including the Azalea Ring, sub-tropical dells and the Rose and Italian Gardens.

 

It also boasts a fine tree and shrub collection gathered by the Victorian great plant collectors.

Take a leisurely stroll along one of the woodland and lakeside walks offering magnificent views, followed by homemade Afternoon Tea, available at cosy Cafe Elvira’s. There is also the award-winning Jeremy’s Restaurant (featured in the Good Food Guide 2013), Green Tree gallery and a gift shop & plant sales.

Unique events throughout the season including a Sculpture Exhibition, Rose Celebration week, Musical Sundays and Kids Activities from Spring to Autumn.

Borde Hill is a wonderful setting for filming and photo shoots. The 17 acre formal Garden has easy access routes and gentle sloping paths where we also welcome dogs on leads.

Group visits are welcome with Garden tours and exclusive House Tours available of the Elizabethan Mansion on request.

Ample free parking on site.

Additional Pricing Information

Day Admissions:
Group entry per adult – £7.50 on the day (£7 if pre-paid)
Group child (prepaid and on the day) – £5 (aged 3-16)
(1 adult goes free with every 10 children)

Tours:

Mansion House Tours (available May to June) – group of up to 25 people* – £80 (price excludes garden entry) 

Cream Tea Special – £375 for up to 15 Adults, additional people at £25 per head (includes House Tour & garden entry)

Buffet Lunch Special – £450 for up to 15 Adults, additional people at £30 per head (includes House Tour & garden entry)

Garden Tours (group of up to 25 people*):
With Tour Guide – £80
With Head Gardener – £100

*Groups over 25 will be split into multiple tours at £80 (or £100) per tour.