South East England showcases some of the finest landscape gardens and country parks in the UK with everything from stunning Capability Brown inspired floral displays to family and dog friendly parks with much to do and see.
The benefits of both exercising and spending time outdoors have been well publicised, helping to improve mental health and physical well-being. Gardens offer the chance to enjoy space, fresh air and exercise with friends and family and now is a great time to visit with the roses and lupins in full bloom, the lakes and rivers glistening in the sunshine, and the smell of fresh flowers and grass filling the air.
The climate in southern England means the South East is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in England. Some of the best from each county are featured, but find many more and gardens to visit near you using the map at the bottom of this page.
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Garden
Godalming
Established in the twentieth century, this hillside arboretum has now been maintained by the National Trust for 60 years and has built up a collection of more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, many of them rare.
Garden
Hastings
A 10 minute walk from Hastings town centre, this Grade II Listed Victorian park is one of the finest to be found anywhere in the country.
Garden
Chichester
Bishop's Palace Gardens is situated within the City Walls, next to the Cathedral. And it has now been developed by the council to offer a peaceful retreat for all to enjoy.
Historic House / Palace
Petworth
Explore this majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park.
Historic House / Palace
Stansted Park is home to stunning weddings, forest walks, afternoon teas and some of the best events in the south! Visit the Mansion for a real sense of a bygone era.
Country / Royal Park
Eastleigh
Sixty acres of lakes, meadow and young woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton with easy access.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
CHICHESTER
The Aldingbourne Country Centre is a ‘Great day out’ in West Sussex.
Visit their open farm, woodland walk, castle playground, maze, sand & water play area, ride on tractors, and indoor soft play. With their own onsite café, they also have a…
Country / Royal Park
Maidstone
Mote Park has been a popular place to visit for both visitors and locals being a huge green open space in the heart of town. Its vast number of mature trees create a landscape of tranquil beauty.
Municipal Park
Littlehampton
Mewsbrook Park has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the last seven years and lies on the Eastern edge of Littlehampton, very close to the seafront.
FARNHAM
The green flag award-winning Frensham Great Pond and Common are located between Farnham and Hindhead on either side of the A287. This picturesque common covers roughly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) and is owned by the National Trust and managed by…
Natural Feature
Haslemere
The highest point in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park, the views from the summit of Black Down Hills are truely inspiring
Garden
Gosport
The Falkland Gardens, Gosport can be found at the eastern end of Gosport High Street. adjacent to the Ferry terminal to Portsmouth, home to the Gosport Ferry, and offer great views over Portsmouth Harbour.