Bates Green Garden
Free RHS Member days
10.30am–3pm, Wednesday, 26 February–2 April and 10 May–22 October
About the garden
This naturalistic garden, based in a rural setting, spreads over seven acres. The site has been owned by the McCutchan family for 100 years, and Carolyn started planting the garden in 1968. Since Carolyn’s death in 2019, the garden has undergone a period of sensitive restoration.
The garden features an ornamental garden and it’s divided in three areas: the Front Garden, dominated by a majestic Pinus sylvestris towering over the winter borders; the Middle Garden, which experiments with planting combinations for climate change; and the Woodland Garden, an area for all seasons inspired by a commanding specimen of Quercus robur.
A 5.5-acre wildflower meadow is species-rich and has mown paths and seating, allowing visitors to take time to observe the South Downs views.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Accessible garden
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Wildflower meadow
- Autumn colour
- Colour themed borders
- Prairie/naturalistic planting
- Winter garden
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.