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Sheffield Park and Garden is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever visited here in England.
The place is spectacular and if you have the chance, be sure to visit it.
Despite its name, Sheffield Park is in East Sussex, near Ashdown Forest, rather than in the city of Sheffield. If you’re exploring the area, have a look at my Winnie the Pooh forest guide too.
The garden is cared for by the National Trust. I’ve visited in both summer and autumn, and it was interesting to see how much it changed between the two seasons. Although Sheffield Park is known for its autumn colours, I enjoyed exploring it in summer too.
You can see Sheffield Park House from the grounds, but it’s privately owned and isn’t open to visitors.
And in addition to the park I took the photos, there are also more than 250 acres, where you can explore trails, climb trees, fly kites and play in the streams.
Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths surrounding them, wooded areas around it and the place is appreciated for its collection of exotic trees and shrubs.
Sheffield Park through the seasons
In summer the park was all green, with many waterlilies in the lakes, rhododendrons and azaleas.
If you’re planning a summer visit, check the Sheffield Park events information for the Lakes & Lilies Festival and other seasonal events.
In autumn, the place changes, each tree has a different colour: green, yellow, orange, red… And all these colours are reflected in the lakes, making everything even more dramatic. Anyway, it’s just gorgeous!
I took some pictures for you to see the colour difference between the seasons. I confess that I have more than 500 photos, and I had a hard time choosing for the post because they are all beautiful.
Admission and visitor information
National Trust members can visit the garden free of charge. Check the Sheffield Park visitor information for other ticket options and opening times.
How to get there
We enjoy driving through Kent and Sussex, so we arrived by car. The address is Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX. Parking is currently free for visitors, but the car park can fill up at busy times. Follow the official Sheffield Park directions when planning your arrival.
You can travel by train to Uckfield and arrange the onward journey to Sheffield Park. Check train times and tickets on Trainline, then use the official Sheffield Park transport information to check bus options for your travel date, as they don’t run every day.
For something different, you can take the Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park station, then walk across the parkland to the garden. Check the Bluebell Railway timetable and ticket information before choosing your date.
The park is south of National Cycle Route 21 and east of Route 20. Check the official Sheffield Park cycling information when planning your route.
There is a signposted walking route from the Bluebell Railway to the garden, although the path can be rough and muddy. Sheffield Park is also beside the Ouse Valley Way. Check the official walking directions before setting off.
I’ve now visited Sheffield Park in spring, summer and autumn. It’s somewhere I’ve enjoyed returning to and seeing at different times of the year. Have a lovely day!
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