More than 50 Mid Sussex gardens open gates for St Peter & St James Hospice this summer

By Lawrence Smith
Published 27th Apr 2022, 12:35 BST
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More than 50 gardens in Mid Sussex and the surrounding area are set to open their gates to the public to raise funds for local hospice care.

St Peter & St James Hospice Open Gardens season launches on Saturday, May 21, with the hospice itself opening its grounds to visitors.

A hospice spokesperson said: “This year there will be six village garden trails in the community, with Plumpton, Lindfield, Ringmer, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Burgess Hill all taking part.

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“Alongside these are many beautiful individual gardens, including The Old Rectory in Newick, Newtimber Place in Newtimber and Chestnut Farm in Nutley.”

Burgess Hill Safari is on Sunday, July 17. Picture: St Peter & St James Hospice.Burgess Hill Safari is on Sunday, July 17. Picture: St Peter & St James Hospice.
Burgess Hill Safari is on Sunday, July 17. Picture: St Peter & St James Hospice.

Visitors to the hospice’s event on May 21 can get guided tours of the ancient woodlands and be able to shop at the retail and plant stalls, as well as take part in a variety of children’s activities.

Burgess Hill Women’s Institute will be there with tea, coffee and cake, and families can meet the hospice donkeys Dudley and Dylan.

Parking is limited so booking is advised.

The full event list is:

Chestnut Farm, Nutley, is open on Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11. Picture: St Peter & St James Hospice.