Highdown Gardens are stunningly beautiful gardens on downland countryside overlooking the sea, are one of the least known gardens in the area, but it is one that offers a unique collection of rare plants and trees. In fact the whole garden has been deemed a National Collection.
The 34479 sq m (8.52 acres) of garden were created out of a chalk pit overlooking the Downs, where there was little soil and very unfavourable conditions for plant growth. The Chalk Garden at Highdown is the achievement of Sir Frederick and Lady Stern who worked for 50 years to prove that plants would grow on chalk. This was during a period when many expeditions were going out to China and the Himalayan regions collecting rare and beautiful plants.
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Highdown Gardens before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Highdown Gardens is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Highdown Gardens to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
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