A magnolia tree blooms with pink flowers next to a winding pathway — A magnolia tree in bloom in the Walled Garden at Nymans, West Sussex | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Gardens in Sussex

Beautiful spring gardens are found all over Sussex. Discover swathes of daffodils, spring blossom, winding garden paths and woodlands full of bluebells. Come out for an uplifting spring stroll at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Bateman’s, Petworth and Standen.

Enjoy the sight of daffodils at Nymans, Petworth and Bateman’s in early spring. Then blossom and bluebells as spring warms up into April and May at Sheffield Park and Garden and Standen. Sheffield Park is home to glorious rhododendrons in flower in May.

Magnolia tree and daffodils on a sunny day in the Walled Garden at Nymans, West Sussex

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Nymans

The Wall Garden at Nymans is brim-full of spring bulbs and blossom, around the centrepiece of the Italianate marble fountain. It’s a touch of heaven after the long winter, to take in the spring blossom and catch magnolias in flower. Later on in May, it’s the turn of the tall purple alliums in the borders to take centre stage, matched only by dusky mauve wisteria, tumbling on the pergolas and rare rhododendrons and azaleas

Espalier apple tree with blossom at Standen, West Sussex

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Standen

From new blooms to soft birdsong, Standen comes to life in springtime. Enjoy the clouds of pear and apple blossom. Followed by wisteria, clothing the wall by the lavender lawn with fragrant purple blooms. Rhododendrons from Mrs Beale’s original collection can be seen around the garden from mid May. While bluebells fill the woodlands.

Looking over a pond towards the Jacobean house.

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Bateman's

From mid-April, Bateman’s orchard bursts into life with Edwardian apple, pear, and plum trees covered in delicate blossom, while newly planted pear trees promise future displays in Pear Alley. The Mulberry Garden dazzles with tulips, fritillaria, and sweet rocket, while the Formal Garden blooms vibrantly with primroses, hellebores, and Scilla siberica. Historic daffodil varieties, flowering quince, and the majestic Magnolia add further spring charm near the house.

Under the cherry tree at Lamb House, East Sussex

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Lamb House

In spring, the gardens at Lamb House come alive with vibrant seasonal blooms and lush greenery, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors. The historic garden features neatly tended borders and charming pathways, complemented by fragrant flowers bursting into colour. As the season progresses, the garden room wall becomes adorned with a breathtaking cascade of purple wisteria in full bloom.

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An image of spring flowers in bloom with bluebells and pink azaleas

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The garden at Sheffield Park and Garden

Explore a horticultural work of art at Sheffield Park in East Sussex, formed through centuries of landscape design, famed for its autumn colour but beautiful in every season.

The Ionic Rotunda in the Pleasure Garden at Petworth House, West Sussex, with green lawn and avenue of trees

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The Pleasure Garden at Petworth

Petworth’s Pleasure Grounds and majestic deer park are one of ‘Capability’ Brown’s finest unspoilt landscapes, full of vistas and impressive features such as the Doric Temple and woodland walk.