Autumn colours in Sussex – and where to see them!
After a hot and dry summer we will be treated to amazing display of Autumn Colours in Sussex.
The first sign of leaves changing colour in Sussex to their autumn tones is likely to be in early October and lasting until mid-November. Do not miss them!
Here are our top 5 choices of of the best places to see Autumn Colours in Gardens and Parks in Sussex
Borde Hill Gardens near Haywards Heath
This beautiful garden has all the year-round interest and is particularly beautiful in Autumn with great colours from Nerines, Sorbus, Quercus, Acers, Liquidambar, Colchicum, and Liriodendron. There are 80 Champion Trees.
Dogs on leads, Café.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AUTUMN COLOURS AT BORDE HILL GARDENS
High Beeches Garden, near Crawley
High Beeches Gardens is 27 acres of tranquil and enchanting woodland and water gardens. A wonderful place to visit all year round but especially Autumn when the varied foliage changes to a splendid crescendo of crimson, copper and gold, creating one of the best displays of autumn colour in Sussex.
Dogs on leads, Café
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AUTUMN COLOURS AT HIGH BEECHES GARDEN
Leonardslee Gardens near Horsham
Discover the magnificent and beautiful Grade I listed Leonardslee Gardens set in 240-acres of woodland in Sussex. Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is considered to be one of the finest Woodland Gardens in England.' The estate features outstanding scenery throughout the year and is particularly stunning in Autumn.
Dogs on leads, Café
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AUTUMN COLOURS AT LEONARDSLEE GARDENS
Sheffield Park (National Trust) near Haywards Heath
Sheffield Park a great landscape garden and lake created by Capability Brown in the 18th century. It is a great place to visit in any season, a magical feel but Autumn will always be my favourite time with stunning displays of Autumn Colours and dazzling reflections in the lake.
Dogs on leads (but some restrictions, Café+
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AUTUMN COLOURS AT SHEFFIELD PARK
Wakehurst (National Trust) near Crawley
Wakehurst is situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' on the High Weald of Sussex.
and was leased by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1965 from the National Trust. In Autumn there is a brilliant tapestry of fiery reds, golden yellows, and rich oranges across the landscape. Free to National Trust members but car parking fee is charged as property is managed by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Dogs on leads, Café
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AUTUMN COLOURS AT WAKEHURST
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE AUTUMN COLOURS IN SUSSEX?
The best time to see Autumn Colours in Sussex is from the start of October peaking mid-October to mid-November
