We Look Forward
To Welcoming You
Come and experience the beauty of Borde Hill, where nature and seasonality guide everything that we do. Explore botanically rich outdoor ‘garden rooms’, peaceful woodland walks, and sweeping heritage-listed parkland. Dine at Restaurant Isca and Edie’s Kitchen, where our deep-rooted connection to the land shapes our menu, with dishes crafted using biodynamic produce grown and harvested across the estate.
From quiet wandering to lively gatherings, cultural events, and family activities, Borde Hill is a joyful place to explore and return to – season after season.
Visit
Explore our Garden, open daily from 14th February to 23rd December, 10am–5pm.
Experience
Join our calendar of events and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Dine
Joyful, seasonal dining that brings the garden to the plate – book a table at Edie’s or Restaurant Isca.
What’s On
10th May
10:00am - 3:00pm
Specialist Spring Plant Fair
1st June - 30th June
Rose Garden – 30th Anniversary Celebrations
4th July
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Open Air Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
Support Our Garden Charity
Safeguarding our nationally important collection for future generations
As custodians of Borde Hill, we are passionate about our botanical collection and educating visitors of all ages on the importance of nature.
Our ambitious project, ‘Reinventing Borde Hill,’ will unlock 110 acres of our heritage-listed Parkland, connecting local communities with the restorative power of nature. It also aims to inspire future generations through outdoor learning, while protecting our rare collection of flora and fauna, and encouraging greater biodiversity.
In order to realise this significant project we need your support:
Membership
Connect to the beauty of nature while supporting our Garden for future generations by becoming a Member.
From less than £3.25 a month, Members enjoy unlimited access to the Garden, Woodland and Playground throughout the open season, as well as free entry to highlights from our varied events programme. Visit time and again and enjoy free family trails during the school holidays, exclusive open days, monthly newsletters and access to our growing network of Partner Gardens.
For Families
Plan a fun-filled day for you and your family in the great outdoors, come rain or shine. Enjoy the fresh air and discover our big-sky Grounds before refuelling in the cafe or enjoying a picnic by the lake.
We warmly welcome families and four-legged friends on leads, and offer plenty of activities to entertain kids of all ages, from our Adventure Playground – with a zip wire, balance bars and climbing frames – to kids trails and family-friendly events throughout the season.
For Groups
Whether visiting with a large group of friends or a group of fellow plant lovers, we can cater for all.
We offer pre-booked group talks and tours with expert guides around our Garden. You’ll discover more about our significant heritage and what it takes to maintain this oasis of tranquillity. Add to your visit with a delicious lunch or afternoon tea served in the peace of our Garden marquee.
Our Heritage And Journey Forward
2,300 acres of natural beauty
Plants have been in our DNA since 1598 when Stephen Borde, the grandson of Henry VIII’s private herbalist and physician Andrew Borde, rebuilt the picturesque Elizabethan Mansion House at the core of our Estate.
Centuries later in 1893, Colonel Stephenson R Clarke sponsored the Great Plant Hunters on expeditions to all four corners of the world. The result is our beautiful heritage Garden and Grounds, which feature one of the largest collections of privately owned champion trees in the country.
Did you
Know?
Opening Times
The Garden and Parkland are open daily from 14th February to 23rd December, 10am–5pm (closing at 3.30pm from 2 November).
The Woodland will reopen on Monday 23rd March.
Last admission one hour before closing.
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