The walled gardens of the early C17 Lordington House in South Downs National Park open for NGS.

Lordington House open garden

Early C17 house (not open) and walled gardens in South Downs National Park. Clipped yew and box, lawns, borders and fine views. Vegetables, fruit and poultry in the kitchen garden. 100+ roses planted since 2008. Trees both mature and young. Lime avenue planted in 1973 to replace elms. Wildflowers in field outside walls, accessible from garden.

Gardens overlook Ems Valley, farmland and wooded slopes of South Downs, all in AONB.

Wheelchair access is possible, but challenging with gravel paths, uneven paving and slopes. No disabled WC.

Lordington House is open for the National Garden Scheme Sat 10, Sun 11 June (2pm-5pm). Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas. Book online ngs.org.uk or pay on the day.

Visits also by arrangement 12 June to 27 Oct. If you would like to arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit contact Mr & Mrs John Hamilton 01243 375862 [email protected]
Lordington House Lordington Chichester PO18 9DX

Photo Judi Lion