27th April
10:00am - 3:30pm

Meet The Next Generation

RHS Affiliated Society Member Day
The Stephenson Clarke Family.

Meet The Next Generation of Borde Hill

Listed by English Heritage as being of Grade II* historic importance and set in 383 acres of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the High Weald, Borde Hill is of national botanical significance and features one of the rarest collections of privately owned champion trees in the UK. Owned by the Stephenson Clarke family for over a century, 2023 sees Borde Hill celebrate 130 years since visionary plantsman and owner Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke CB first created the magnificent collection of rare trees and flowering shrubs across the Estate. 

Join us for this exclusive day when Jay Goddard (nee Stephenson Clarke) will share the Family’s ambitious future vision which is rooted in Borde Hill’s significant botanical heritage, and continues a passion for discovery while building a sustainable future for the local community and the next generation.

Itinerary

10:00 – Tea, Coffee and biscuits on arrival in the Elizabethan Mansion House
10:30 – Jay Goddard (née Stephenson Clarke) and Mr Andrewjohn Stephenson Clarke share their family’s vision for the future of Borde Hill
11:30 – A guided tour of the 17-acre formal Garden with Head of Horticulture, Harry Baldwin
12:45 – Lunch served inside the Elizabethan Mansion House, including a 2 course meal, a glass of wine and coffee
15:00 – Time to explore the Garden at leisure
15:30 – Departure

At A Glance

Date and time

27th April
10:00am - 3:30pm

Cost

£45.00

Important info

Booking is now closed for this event.

You will need to enter your RHS Affiliated Society number when booking.

Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. Maximum 4 tickets per society.

On arrival, please park in the visitor Car Park and then make your way to the main Garden Entrance building.

Two adults wearing hats at an event at Borde Hill during the summer.

Become a Member

Make the most of the great outdoors and visit time and again by becoming a Member of Borde Hill

Borde Hill Membership is your ticket to enjoy unlimited access to the Garden and Parkland throughout the open season. Our members also receive free entry to a number of exciting events, from live music in the Garden to Specialist Plant Fairs, the Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show and much more. Family Membership also provides unlimited access to the Adventure Playground and free school holiday trails.

Discover the Possibilities

A family next to the water feature in the Rose Garden at Borde Hill during summer.

Become a Member

Membership is your ticket to enjoy unlimited access to the Garden, Parkland and Woodland throughout the open season. Our members also receive free entry to a number of exciting events, from live music in the Garden to Specialist Plant Fairs and much more. Family Membership provides unlimited access to the Adventure Playground and free school holiday trails.

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Italian Garden at Borde Hill. Image: Molly Hollman

Our Garden & Grounds

Set within 383 acres of heritage listed Parkland, our formal Garden captivates and delights visitors with a series of intimate 'Garden rooms'. Beyond the formal Garden you can explore Woodland walks, the South Park and our lakes with outstanding views across the Sussex High Weald.

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A misty atmospheric view of trees in North Park at Borde Hill with cows in the distance.

Support Us

As a small, independent Garden Charity, we rely on your kind generosity to help fund our projects and to continue to grow sustainably, protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. 'Reinventing Borde Hill' is our most ambitious project to date and your support will help us to achieve exciting plans to benefit our local community.

It would make a huge difference if you would consider supporting us by making a donation – thank you.

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