Handcross is located just southeast of Crawley on the A23. This Victorian village has the nearby Nymans Garden and High Beeches Garden as well as specialty shops on High Street.
The High Beeches Woodland and Water Gardens is a preservation project of the High Beeches Conservation Trust. These woodland and water gardens are one of the finest examples of an early 20th century landscaped, woodland garden.
Address: High Beeches Woodland and Water Gardens, Handcross RH17 6HQ, England
Hours:
April 1 to June 30: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Wed
July 1 to August 31: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Wed
September 1 to October 31: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Wed, Wed
Tips: Picnic area.
Enquire in advance for guided tours.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Nymans Garden is a National Trust property located in Handcross. The house consists of a number of architectural styles beginning in the Middle Ages and is the creation of three generations of the Messel family. The extensive grounds include rare and interesting plants, trees and shrubs. There are numerous rhododendrons and alleys surrounded by laurel as well as a hidden sunken garden and a walled garden.
Address: Nymans Garden, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB, England
Hours:
March 1 to November 9: 11am-6pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
November 15 to February 28: 11am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August ), Good Friday - Christian
Tips: House open march 22-Nov 9, 11-5 pm.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: BritRail: Crawley then a bus connection to the property