Beyond Brighton
Borde Hill Garden
Garden rooms and parkland
About Borde Hill Garden
Haywards Heath is about 15 to 20 minutes from Brighton by direct train (National Rail). Borde Hill, on Borde Hill Lane, is a nationally important English country garden in its own words, in Grade II* listed parkland; in 2026 it is open daily to 1 November from 10am to 5pm, then to 3.30pm through the winter (closed 24 to 28 December).
Why it's on our list
- About 15 minutes by train
- Open most of the year
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Borde Hill Garden before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Borde Hill Garden are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Preston Park12 miCar or taxi 57 min
- The North Laine13 miCar or taxi 63 min
- Brighton Dome14 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Royal Pavilion14 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Hove Lawns14 miCar or taxi 64 min
- The Lanes14 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Brighton i36014 miCar or taxi 64 min
- Palace Pier14 miCar or taxi 65 min
Railway stations
- Preston Park station12 miCar or taxi 57 min
- London Road (Brighton) station13 miCar or taxi 60 min
- Hove station13 miCar or taxi 61 min
- Brighton station13 miCar or taxi 62 min
Airports
- Gatwick Airport9.7 miCar or taxi 47 min