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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
- In 1776 Lancelot 'Capability' Brown created two of the famous lakes at Sheffield Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex for John Baker Holroyd.
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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.
'Capability' Brown and Humphry Repton at Sheffield Park. Brown created walks through the woodlands, with clearings to give views down to the lakes and nearby Fletching village. Dotted around the garden and parkland you can still see oaks in groups of threes and fives, breaking up the landscape, but cleared around the base so as not to obscure ...
- Lakes
- Trees and Shrubs
- Pulham Falls
- Garden Tours
Water has always been a key element of the landscape at Sheffield Park and the lakes have become an iconic feature, which is much photographed and enjoyed by everyone who visits. Their hand-dug, clay-lined construction creates dramatic reflections of the carefully planned planting that surrounds them.
The vast collection of trees and large shrubs are planted to create vistas that enhance the feeling of scale and grandeur of the property. The garden has received a Grade I listing and holds the National Collection of Ghent Azaleas.
The Pulham Falls, which connect Ten Foot Pond and Middle Lake, were commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Sheffield and installed between 1882 and 1885 by Pulham and Son. We turn the falls on between 12pm and 1pm every Tuesday and Friday – a spectacular sight to take in during your visit.
Delve deeper into Sheffield Park’s horticulture, history and conservation work on a free Garden Tour. Our Gardeners and Rangers lead a series of walks throughout the year to showcase our seasonal beauty and work. Please visit the events page to find out more. Gardener and Ranger walks are free but normal garden admission applies. Available on a fir...
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.
Dec 16, 2016 · The landscape architect who bottled nature. Swans swim in a lake at Sheffield Park near Haywards Heath, in southern England. Capability Brown planned the 265 acres of landscaped gardens in...
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Each owner has left their impression, which can still be seen today in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world.
