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Owner: National Trust Address: Sheffield Park Postcode: TN22 3QX County: East Sussex tel: 01825-790231 fax: 01825 791 264 website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-sheffield-park-garden.htm email: sheffieldpark //at// nationaltrust.org.uk English Heritage Grade: I Opening Times: NOTE for 2012: Please check with garden owners or their website to confirm current dates open http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-sheffield-park-garden.htm 1st Jan - 13th Feb; daily 10.30am - 4pm 14th Feb - 31st Oct; daily; 10.30am - 5.30pm 1st Nov - 31st Dec; daily; 10.30am - 4pm Parkland: all year; daily; dawn to dusk. Open BH Mons. Closed 25th Dec. Last admission 1hr before closing time or dusk if earlier Best Times of Year to Visit: Mar - Apr May- Jun Oct - Nov To see: Spring bulbs Azaleas & rhododendrons Autumn colours National Collection: Ghent azaleas National Garden Scheme days: Yes Comments: Parties / Coaches: Yes Comments: Parties/Groups of 15+, pre-booked @ £4pp. Viewing by Appointment: Yes Comments: House Open for Viewing: No Comments: Admission Prices: Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Garden: adult £8.60 (£7.80), child £4.30 (£3.90), family £21.50 (£19.50). Autumn supplement garden: adult £11 (£10), child £5.50 (£5), family £27.50 (£25). Joint ticket with Bluebell Railway available. RHS members free Parking: Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Shop: Yes Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: Yes Teas: Yes Refreshments: Yes Picnics: Yes Dogs allowed: No Only on Lead: No Events: Yes Other Facilities: Battery operated self-service vehicles and four wheelchairs for visitors' use. Joint ticket with Bluebell Railway. Features: Internationally renowned landscape garden and parkland; Magnificent 'Capability' Brown landscaped garden; Waterfalls, cascades and four large lakes; Profusion of colour all year, including bluebells, rhododendrons and trees with spectacular autumnal colours; Home to the National Collection of Ghent azaleas; Site of the first England v. Australia cricket match Designer: Humphry Repton & 'Capability' Brown Description of Garden: A magnificent landscaped garden, laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur. G. Soames. The centrepiece is the original four lakes reflecting the exquisite planting of trees and shrubs, linked by cascades and waterfalls. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in Spring and the rhododendrons, azaleas and Stream Garden are spectacular in early Summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs. This ensures that Sheffield Park Garden is recognised as the premier garden for this time of year; winter walks in this garden add another dimension. Truly a garden for all seasons. History: Local Inns: The Griffin Inn, Fletching Peacock, Shortbridge Accomodation: Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Forest Row Restaurants: The Griffin Inn, Fletching Peacock, Shortbridge Village/Town/Sightseeing: Lindfield Lewes