Although I wouldn't quote me on this, at a rough guess I've visited all the NT paid sites in Sussex now bar one which has eluded me. Every year I've thought that I must get over to see the gardens at Woolbeding, but it's only open on two weekdays for a few months and you have to prebook. Those facts alone indicated that it was a small place....wrong. I don't think anyone would call 30 acres small would they😀 It's absolutely glorious with unusual plantings and a whole area dedicated to the old silk route. There's woodland [those twisty branches are London Plane trees], follies, lakes, formal borders, whimsical fairytale huts and wildflower meadows. My normal go to description for such finds is a 'little gem', but this is a stonking great gem with a huge diamond shaped glass house which is opened to the elements in the warm weather. All those years I didn't quite get round to it...thank goodness I have made amends now that we have time to have such adventures in between David's ongoing treatment. Please enjoy💮💮💮
What an amazing place - thank you for sharing the photos, it looks as if there is something special to see around every corner
ReplyDeleteI bet there's a lot of NT members who get their knickers in a twist ovre that incredible glasshouse, I love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastical place! 30 acres is a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical place, well worth the effort of pre-booking.
ReplyDeleteAs it appears my husband might not be up to the long trek to Shropshire in future, we are considering Sussex, so that one's going straight on the list! xxx
Loving that little table and chairs. X
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