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Discover more about the makings of Sheffield Park and Garden, from Capability Brown’s foundations to Arthur Soames’s horticultural legacy.
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Sheffield Park and Garden is an informal landscape garden five miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex, England. It was originally laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown , and further developed as a woodland garden in the early 20th century by its then owner, Arthur Gilstrap Soames.
- Butterflies
- Birds of Prey
- Dragonflies
- River and Meadow Birds
- East Park Meadow
- Flood Meadow
There may be hundreds of meadow browns across the parkland, peacocks in the Ringwood Toll copse, commas in East Park – and clouded yellows have been seen in good migration years.
Sparrowhawks are the most common, but kestrels and buzzards can be seen circling overhead and a tawny owl has occasionally been spotted in Ringwood Toll and on the parkland.
A regular survey is carried out to monitor the different dragonfly and damselfly species that live in the garden and parkland. Over a 10-year period, the results show a positive growth in numbers and these insects make a spectacular sight skimming the top of the grass in the wildlife haven, near the river.
You may be lucky enough to spot one of the most coveted river birds – the kingfisher. They're not that easy to spot but catching that flash of orange and blue is well worth the wait. As a result of the River Ouse Restoration Project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, lapwings, redwings, fieldfares, skylarks, green sandpipers and yello...
An area of meadow in East Park is managed to encourage native wildflower species. Look out for bluebells in spring and common spotted orchids in early summer in the more wooded areas.
There's an ongoing project with Sussex University and Wakehurst Place to reintroduce a range of wild flowers to the flood meadow. Thousands of seeds and ‘plugs’ of cowslips, ox-eye daisy and other species have been sown and planted by staff and volunteers and the area is being specially managed to allow them to establish.
Jun 26, 2023 · Our famed autumn colour attracts thousands of visitors at this time of year. Pre-booking is not required for visits to Sheffield Park and Garden.
Sheffield Park and Garden has something for everyone from our magnificent landscape gardens and lakes to the rolling parkland and woodland play trail. Duration: More than 3 hours.
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May 19, 2024 · Blooming marvellous! Review of Sheffield Park And Garden. Reviewed 19 May 2024 via mobile. Have visited many times over the years, and each time the plants and flowers look different. From the stunning rhododendrons to the spectacular autumn colours, a visit at any season will be rewarded.
