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This is a group of gardens in the Parish all open on one day and for one ticket price – £7 adult, children free. You can pay for and start the trail here at the Windmill. Enjoy burgers 12-2pm, tea and cakes 12-5pm at the windmill.
Seven gardens inc a historic windmill and allotments. In Cowbeech there are three gardens. Cowbeech House, a place to linger, has an exciting range of water features and sculpture in the garden dating back to 1731. Vintage car collection on site to view. Merrie Harriers Barn is a garden with sweeping lawn and open countryside beyond. Colourful herbaceous planting and a large pond with places to sit and enjoy the view. A developing garden that 7 yrs ago was agricultural land. Kerpes, new in 2023, is a delightful mixture of mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, vegetable garden, ponds and a meadow. The Allotments at Stunts Green comprise 54 allotments growing a huge variety of traditional and unusual crops. In Herstmonceux there are three gardens to visit. 1 Elm Cottages is a lovely cottage garden packed full of edible and flowering plants you cannot afford to miss. Hill House, a developing garden with trees, shrubs, many perennials and roses. Wildlife pond with water lilies. Plenty of seating areas to sit and reflect and have tea. The historic Windmill is well worth a visit and where you can enjoy a BBQ lunch or tea. Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances 1 Elm Cottage will not be opening.