Borde Hill Gardens and Park

The Borde Hill Gardens and Park is a must see for garden enthusiasts as well as those wishing a pleasant outing and strill through beautiful scenery. The playground is a destination in itself for those wishing to entertain children. The Borde Hill Gardens and Park website description best sums up this beautiful attraction: 'Described as 'One of the country's truly great gardens' by Country Life magazine, Borde Hill is more than just a beautiful and historic garden. The formal garden is planted as distinctive 'rooms', each offering an abundance of colour and interest throughout the seasons Borde Hill boasts outstanding views across 200 acres of Grade 11* listed parkland and woodland, and has a nationally important collection of shrubs and champion trees. Delight in the wonderful scents and display in the rose garden. Relax in the tranquil surroundings of the Garden of Allah. Have fun in the adventure playground, relax with a lakeside picnic - there is so much to make a great family day out at Borde Hill Garden! One of the 5 Great Gardens of Sussex and one of the premier collections in South East England of rare and exotic plants.'

Editors Note: English Heritage describes a Grade 11* property as being 'particularly important buildings of more than special interest'. For more information about English Heritage go to http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.2. The above test has been edited by Karen Brown World of Travel