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Borde Hill is of national botanical importance, and home to a significant collection of rare trees, shrubs and plants, which we work tirelessly to preserve for future generations. As a small charity, we need your help. Your support today will help protect our natural heritage for the future. 

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Liriodendron chinese Chinese tulip tree in the Garden of Allah at Borde Hill

Reinventing Borde Hill

A National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project to connect communities with nature

We value our local community and are custodians of the natural heritage at Borde Hill. By unlocking 110 acres of our heritage listed Parkland we hope to connect our local community with the restorative power of nature and inspire future generations through outdoor learning, while protecting our rare collection of flora and fauna and encouraging greater biodiversity.

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Oak Tree on the South Lawn overlooking South Park at Borde Hill. Image John Glover

Travel & Directions

Easily accessible, Borde Hill is only 45 minutes from London, 30 minutes from Brighton and 15 minutes from Gatwick Airport. We’re a short five minute taxi ride from Haywards Heath train station and just off the M23 motorway.

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Become A Member

Connect to the beauty of nature while supporting our Garden for future generations by becoming a Member.

Members enjoy unlimited access to the Garden, Woodland and Playground throughout the open season, as well as free entry to highlights from our varied events programme. Visit time and again and enjoy free family trails during the school holidays, exclusive open days and monthly Garden newsletters.

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Specialist Spring Plant Fair

Sunday 12th May, 10am-3pm

Our Garden plays host to a series of horticultural talks, tours and events throughout the season, for both groups and individuals to book and enjoy.

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Press Coverage

Garden's Illustrated

Article about the Borde Hill Book

"Thoroughly researched and exquisitely illustrated, this impressive book combines a history and tour of one of the finest gardens in West Sussex. The photographs by John Glover are superb, atmospherically conveying the garden's changing moods and astonishing horticultural variety."

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Sussex Life

Article by Angela Wintle

"A living link with the golden era of Edwardian plant hunting. Many of its rare plants were collected in remote areas of China, Burma and South America by death-defying botanists. Those Edwardians knew how to collect – and Borde Hill’s creator, Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke (‘Stephie’), was no exception."

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Country Living

Article by Jo Blyth

"Borde Hill Garden makes a near-perfect day out for horticultural enthusiasts and lovers of the English countryside. Dating back to the early 1900s, this Edwardian English Heritage Garden is renowned for its rare shrubs and award-winning trees."

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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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