Durrance Manor in Shipley opening 29th August for the National Garden Scheme.

Durrance Manor open garden in Shipley

The 2acre garden at Durrance Manor, surrounds a medieval hall house (not open) and enjoys views over the South Downs and Chanctonbury Ring. Features include a Japanese inspired garden, a large pond, a wildflower meadow and orchard, colourful borders and a vegetable garden. There is also a Monet style bridge over a pond with water lilies. Home-made teas available.

This garden is open in aid of the National Garden Scheme. The NGS have donated over £63 million to nursing and health charities and made an annual donation of over £3 million in 2021. Their core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

For more information on the work of the NGS, the above garden or other gardens opening in West Sussex go to the National Garden Scheme website ngs.org.uk

Pre-book tickets in advance on the NGS website ngs.org.uk or pay on the day. Also open by arrangement – see website.

Photo – Judi Lion