High Beeches Gardens

High Beeches Lane
Handcross
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 6HQ

Tel: +44 (0)1444 400 589
Fax: +44 (0)1444 401 543
Email: gardens@highbeeches.com
Web: http://www.highbeeches.com


Enjoy 27 acres of enchanting, landscaped, woodland and water gardens. Explore the winding paths and open glades, delight in the glorious colours of the seasons and listen to the rippling streams and waterfalls.

High Beeches is a romantic landscape, changing with the seasons and remote from the stresses of modern life. Especially colourful in spring, early summer and autumn, there is always plenty to interest the visitor.

  • Follow our Tree Trail and discover many rare

  • Follow our Tree Trail and discover many thousands of rare plants.
  • Come to our Special Event Days and consult specialist plantsmen. Information about our Events is available on our web site
  • Study native wildflowers in our lovely meadows - the flowers are at their peak in June. More than 200 different species have been recorded throughout the gardens and an information leaflet is available from the ticket office.
  • In spring and early summer enjoy colour and fragrance.
  • The National Collection of Stewartia flower at the end of June.
  • Stunning, blue Willow Gentians flower throughout the glades in August. High Beeches is the only UK site where the Willow Gentian has naturalised.
  • During September and October delight in one of the most magnificent displays of autumn colour in the country.
  • Enjoy good food, light refreshments, cream teas and snacks in the licensed and restored Victorian Farm Buildings and the Tea Garden.
  • The gardens also have a picnic area.

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    Special Events

    A HOST OF SUMMER FLOWERS   1 Jul 2009 - 30 Aug 2009
    The 27 acre woodland and water garden is an oasis of calm and tranquillity throughout the summer months. The century old garden has some particularly fine plants which look their best during the summer months.

    HEAVY HORSES harrow the MEADOW   16 Aug 2009
    HEAVY HORSES from the WORKING HORSES TRUST, harrow the WILDFLOWER MEADOW.

    PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS   9 Oct 2009
    Learn how to use your camera to the full potential and take really amazing pictures. This course will be led by Caroline Bloor.

    AUTUMN GIFT FAIR   18 Oct 2009
    A really popular and enjoyable occasion for those who appreciate the opportunity to purchase special things and who wish to wander through the gardens.

    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    21st March to 31st October:
    Daily except Wednesday, from 1.00pm to 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm).

    Group Visits:We are pleased to open any time for group visits, including out of season and in the evenings, by appointment. Please call 01444 400 589.

    All coaches and guided tours by appointment please.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £6.50; Accompanied Child under 14yrs Free; Season Ticket £20.00 for 12 months, admits one.

    Groups:reduced rates, please enquire.

    Guided Tours £10.00 per person for groups minimum charge £100.00.
    Unfortunately we do not accept credit cards.

    Directions
    Find us easily, on the south side of the B2110, 1 mile east of the A23 at Handcross, in Mid-Sussex, within easy reach of London, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and the Channel Ports.
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    High Beeches Gardens Postcode for SatNav: RH17 6HQ

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