Pashley Manor
Gardens
Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, East Sussex
Pashley Manor Gardens are set in a well-wooded
park with superb views over the surrounding countryside.
The
Grade I listed, timber-framed manor house was
built in around 1550 and enlarged in 1720. The
gardens are of great age and are laid out in the
English romantic style.
In
the last 20 years the owners, Mr and Mrs James
Sellick, have worked with the renowned landscape
architect, Antony du Gard Pasley, to improve the
largely Victorian garden.
Five
new beds have been laid out in front of the Queen
Ann facade of the manor house's south front. The
planting is in soft pinks and blues with peonies,
viburnums, caryopteris, ceratostigmas and shrub
roses. In great contrast to these subtle beds
is the breathtaking new golden garden. This descends
to the woods and streams which are stunning in
the spring when the spectacular colours of rhododendrons,
azaleas and maples are reflected in the water.
Elsewhere in the garden are ponds, waterfalls and
a moat and the sound of water and birdsong is
always in the air.
Regular flower festivals and plant fairs are held
at Pashley Manor Gardens.
Opening Times:
April to September: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and all Bank Holiday Mondays - 11.00
am to 5.00 pm.
October: Monday
to Friday - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Garden only (Gift
Shop and Restaurant closed).
Tel: 01580
200888 website |
