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Horsham MuseumHorsham Museum is a museum at Horsham, West Sussex, in South East England. It offers a fascinating mix of permanent galleries, rolling exhibitions and there's even an art gallery on the top floor exhibiting work by local artists. The Shopping Gallery gives you a feel for how shopping in Horsham Town has changed since the Victorian era, while the Costume Gallery holds over 3,000 garments and accessories.
Knepp CastleThe medieval Knepp Castle is to the west of the village of West Grinstead, West Sussex, England near the River Adur and the A24. The name is thought to come from the Old English word "cnæp", referring to the mound on which it stands. The land around the castle is now the site of Knepp Wildland. One of the iconic location which was flourished with nature and wildlife.
Horsham ParkHorsham Park forms an important ‘green lung’ in the centre of a busy market town. Encompassing formal gardens, traditional park land and natural copses as well as a large well equipped play area, formal sports clubs, state of the art tennis courts and host of free to use outdoor fitness equipment the park offers something for everyone. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some peaceful time.
LeonardsleeLeonardslee is an English country house and landscaped woodland garden in Lower Beeding, near Horsham, West Sussex, England. The Grade I listed garden is particularly significant for its spring displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and bluebells, with the flowering season reaching its peak in May. The estate includes a 19th-century Italianate style house and lodge.
Sussex Prairie GardenThe Prairie Garden is a six acre garden with naturalistic planting, created by Paul and Pauline McBride. The garden is on a farm and surrounded by oak trees. The garden is surrounded by mature oaks, with views of the iron age sites of Chanctonbury Ring and Devil's Dyke.
National Trust - NymansNymans is a grade II listed National Trust garden for all seasons and is set around a romantic house and ruins. The garden was developed, starting in the late 19th century, by three generations of the Messel family, and was brought to renown by Leonard Messel.
Buchan Country ParkThis quiet country park covers 170 acres of beautiful countryside. Popular with local dog walkers, the park has a network of well-surfaced paths allowing for easy walking and a rich mix of wildlife. This is an excellent place to walk, watch wildlife or enjoy a picnic. Afterwards, you can have fun hunting the sculptures dotted around the park.
Wey & Arun Canal TrustThe Wey and Arun Canal is a partially open, 23-mile-long canal in the southeast of England. It runs southwards from the River Wey at Gunsmouth, Shalford, Surrey to the River Arun at Pallingham, in West Sussex. The canal comprises parts of two separate undertakings – the northern part of the Arun Navigation, opened in 1787 between Pallingham and Newbridge Wharf, and the Wey and Arun Junction Canal, opened in 1816, which connected the Arun at Newbridge to the Godalming Navigation near Shalford, so
High Beeches GardensHigh Beeches Gardens is a beautiful woodland and water garden covering some 27 acres. The gardens include many rare and unusual plants and Champion trees - the supreme example of their type in the UK. They were specialised in the species forms of plants - these are the original wild specimens found in the wild from around the world. The plants are selected for outstanding colour, fragrance and beauty.
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden - booked tickets onlyNestled in a woodland valley just outside the village of Ockley lies a sculpture garden unlike any other. Created over 35 years ago, The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden exhibits an ever-changing collection of contemporary sculpture throughout the magical gardens. Surrounding a 15th century, Grade 2 listed cottage, the grounds have been lovingly restored and reinvented over the past 40 years by owner and renowned landscape designer Anthony Paul.
Wings Aviation MuseumThe Wings Museum is an aviation museum located in Sussex. It is housed in a large "hangar" style building located near to Gatwick Airport and close to Balcombe and Handcross villages in West Sussex. We have been open to the public for over 15 years. They display an abundance of original memorabilia representing a wealth of "display themes" including The Home Front, RAF Fighter Command, The Blitz, Battle of Britain, Bomb Disposal, Home Guard, Air raid shelters, Aircraft Turrets, RAF Bomber Comma
Chanctonbury RingChanctonbury Ring is one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs. The ring is an Iron Age hill fort above Worthing and the Findon Valley which is best known for its prominent clump of beech trees. It forms part of an ensemble of associated historical features created over a span of more than 2,000 years, including round barrows dating from the Bronze Age to the Saxon periods and dykes dating from the Iron Age and Roman periods.
Tilgate ParkTilgate Park is a large recreational park situated south of Tilgate, South-East Crawley. It is the largest and most popular park in the area. Originally a 2,185-acre part of the ancient Worth Forest, the park and adjacent areas were part of the larger Tilgate Estate. Although visitor activity is mostly focused on the area surrounding Tilgate Lake and on the adjacent gardens of a former country mansion, a large area of the park is former silvicultural forest.
Parham House & GardensParham is one of the country's finest Elizabethan houses, set at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex. The estate was originally owned by the Monastery of Westminster and granted to Robert Palmer by King Henry VIII in 1540. It contains an important collection of needlework, paintings and furniture. The spectacular Long Gallery is the third longest in England. The gardens include a four-acre Walled Garden with stunning herbaceous borders, plus Pleasure Grounds.
Bramber CastleBramber Castle is an early Norman motte and bailey castle built by William De Braose in 1070. The De Braose family retained the castle for over 250 years. The one surviving wall of the tower, standing 14 metres high, provides a glimpse of how imposing the castle once was. Climb to the top of the motte for stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Crawley MuseumCrawley Museum is a local history museum, which tells the history of the town through objects and their stories. It has an active programme of events and temporary exhibitions which reflect various aspects of the town and the local area. It is a place where you can find out about the history of the town and the surrounding areas. They tell the history of Crawley through objects and and exhibits along with the stories associated with them.
St. Mary's House & GardensSt Mary's is a 15th century timber-framed house in the village of Bramber. It has: a topiary garden with animal shapes a terrace gar. The five acres of beautiful gardens include an exceptional example of the prehistoric Ginkgo Biloba 'living fossil' tree, amusing animal topiary, and the 'Secret' Garden with original Victorian fruit wall and pineapple pits, beautiful rose garden and so more.
Russ Hill HotelThe Britannia Russ Hill Hotel is based in a 19th century manor house and set in nine acres of picturesque grounds, surrounded by glorious countryside, in the charming village of Charlwood. This Hotel invites guests to dine at Ruspers Restaurant, which offers a traditional roast dinner each evening with a selection of promotional dishes.
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Southwater Country ParkThis 90 acre site, created from a former brickworks, has level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk. It offers a selection of outdoor activities including an adventure-style play area, orienteering course, tuition in canoeing and sailing. The Quarry', which is managed for nature conservation and supports wildlife such as lizards, Kingfishers, Nightingales and various butterflies and dragonflies.