 | 1.5 miles north of Haywards Heath on Balcombe Road, garden signed on left A large informal garden in 200 acres of parkland and woods. Many of the great planthunters from the Himalayas brought back seeds and plants that flourish in this garden. Nearer the house (not open) the gardens are more formal. New planting includes a rose garden and herbaceous garden. more information |
 | From Chichester go north-east on A272 for 5 miles A superb 20th century garden with all year interest. Denmans has been planted to create vistas with the emphasis on shapes, colours and textures. Featuring interesting paths and with contrasts in forms and foliage. A greenhouse contains tender plants. more information |
 | A281 south from Horsham or Crawley 20 acres of tranquil woodland and water gardens,laid out by the Loder family from Leonardslee. Today the gardens are cared for by the High Beeches Gardens Conservation Trust. Rare plants grow beside streams and the 4 acres of natural wildflower meadows include many varieties of orchids. High Beeches contains the National Collections of stuartias, styrax and pieris. more information |
 | From Horsham, south east on A281 to Lower Beeding, garden signposted Woodland garden, one of the finest in England set in a 240 acre valley.Laid out by Sir Leonard Loder since 1889 and famous for acid-loving ornamental trees and shrubs. The gardens have many features including a Rock Garden, a courtyard garden, Alpine House, and wallabies and deer in the parkland. The Loder family collection of Victorian motor cars is on display at Leonardslee. more information |
 | A281 south of Horsham, then B2110 over the A23 to Handcross One of the great gardens of the Sussex Weald set in 30 acres and created from 1885 by Ludwig Messel and his son Leonard. Large collection of trees, shrubs and plants from all over the world. A series of outdoor rooms, connected by stone steps or grassy slopes. Features a Wall Garden reached through an Italian archway, walks, an a Heather Garden. Ruins of a house as a romantic backdrop. The great storm of 1987 badly damaged the garden, but the National Trust has carried out restoration work. more information |
 | 5 miles from Wadhurst, between Ticehurst and A21 on B2099 Gardens set in a park around a private timber-framed manor house. Laid out in the English romantic style and largely a Victorian garden.The beds contrast with new golden garden.Features include ponds, waterfalls and a moat. Regular events are held here. more information |
 | North of Haywards Heath, 1.5 miles north of Ardingly, on the B2028. Laid out in a steep, secluded valley in the Sussex Weald covering 170 acres. The creation of Gerald W.E. Loder, in 1963 Wakehurst Place was bequeathed to the National Trust. The Trust leased it to the Royal Botanic Gardens in 1965. Designed in a horse-shoe pattern to follow the valley and no part of the garden is far from water.The formal part of the garden is close to the Elizabethan mansion (not owned by the National Trust). Lawns, walled gardens, walks, a cottage garden, heath garden and woodlands. more information |
 | 6 miles north of Chichester, on south-east side of A286 Midhurst Road Edwardian gardens at around an early 18th century house. The gardens include 35 acres of ornamental grounds, a 100 yard pergola and herbaceous borders. A two mile Park Walk and a 45 acre St Roche's Arboretum are features of this restored garden. more information |