Photo above: Peeler’s Retreat, Arundel. Photo by Lucy Hooper
With Mother’s Day coming up at the end of March why not take Mum on a Mother’s Day treat to a garden in the National Garden Scheme?
Mother’s Day is the traditional time of year to give mums a day off from doing the multitude of daily jobs they’re usually tasked with. And what better way to say thank you than to treat her to a wonderful garden visit with a delicious cup of tea and a slice of cake! It makes a change from the traditional flowers and chocolates and gives you all a chance to create a special memory.
Here are some of the lovely gardens you can visit in West Sussex in March and April:
Peelers Retreat, Arundel: open Mothering Sunday 30th March, Saturday 5th, Tuesday 15th, Saturday 19th, Tuesday 29 April (2-4). Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. See website for more open days.
Manor of Dean, Tillington: Sunday 27th April (2-5)
Admission £5, children free. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Teas.
Denmans Garden, Fontwell: Sunday 16th March and Sunday 27th April (11-4)
Admission £10, children £8. Pre-booking essential, please phone 01243 278950, email office@denmans.org or visit www.denmans.org for information & booking. Light refreshments. Also, open Sunday 26th October (11-4).
The Old Vicarage, Washington: Monday 1st Apr (10-5) and every Thursday to 2nd October (10-4)
Thursdays – Admission £8, children free, but for these dates pre-booking is essential, please visit the NGS website for information & booking. Self-service light refreshments (cash only) & picnics welcome.
For Monday 21st Apr, Monday 26th May, Sunday 27th July, Monday 25th Aug (10-5). Admission £8, children free, you can book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Home-made teas.
Newtimber Place, Newtimber: Sunday 13th Apr (2-5.30)
Admission £7, children free. Home-made teas. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day
Judy’s Cottage Garden, Worthing: Friday 18th April (10.30-3.30)
Admission £5, children free. Tea, coffee & cake. Book in advance on the NGS website or pay on the day. Also, open Sat 21 June (10.30-3.30).
For all NGS gardens opening in Sussex, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet, available free from many local stores, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book (link below).
https://issuu.com/levelcreative/docs/sussex_2025_flipbook
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