Location: Midhurst
Top Things to do in Midhurst
The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Midhurst, England
Midhurst (pronounced /ˈmɪd.hɜːrst/, or in the Sussex dialect: Medhas /ˈmɛd.həs/) is a market town and civil parish in West Sussex, England. It lies on the River Rother 20 miles inland from the English Channel, and 12 miles north of the county town of Chichester.
Restaurants in Midhurst
1. Woolbeding Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
A beautiful 20th-century masterpiece featuring colourful borders, a landscape garden and a collection of follies Woolbeding is a modern garden of two halves, with the colour-themed garden rooms surrounding the house, plus a landscape garden. A gentle stroll over the open pasture land provides views of the River Rother and leads to the ruined abbey and on to the Chinese-style bridge and waterfall. Please note that all visits to the gardens must be pre-booked and can be pre-booked online or by telephone.
Reviewed By treecutter
Be aware of the need to book in advance and take advantage of the shuttle bus from Midhurst. There is no parking at the site apart from limited space for the registered disabled. The lay by and verges are off limits and you will be politely asked to move on, if you are so tempted. The gardens are, as one might expect, immaculate and varied, with vegetables cages, hot “room”, long walk, exotic planting and haha all to entertain and delight. A spectacular William Pye fountain with its massive stainless steel form and cascading water provide a multitude of photographic opportunities. Because of controlled access operated by the Trust the site tends to be uncrowned and peaceful.
2. Bepton Down
3. South Downs National Park
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By terryw717 - Bracknell, United Kingdom
Depending on where you are traveling from, the roads can be quite tight for space, but once you are there - wow. Fortunately the cars we came across had the same polite drivers as we were and gave way where possible. The views at Black Down at Tennyson’s Lane GU27 3BJ were awesome. We were there late Sunday and it was fairly quite. We got to see some hot air balloons take of in the distance that added to the experience. There are some pretty spectacular properties you pass on route too.
4. Cowdray Park
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Cowdray Estate is a beautiful place to stop and visit as you travel along the A272. There is a myriad of footpaths and Benbow Pond next to the John Cowdray Arboretum covers 16 acres and has over 140 types of trees, with walkways and mown pathways. The pond is a haven for wildlife, and is also the site of a memorial temple. The nearby Cowdray Farm Shop & Cafe is open daily and serves home cooked food and sells a range of fine foods.
Reviewed By 7ID
We took part in the kitchen&garden tour which was excellent. Our guide Paul, dressed up in the costume of the era (despite the warm weather), was very knowledgeable and was an excellent teacher/speaker. He made the local history come alive with so many interesting details and I almost wished I had taken notes so I could tell friends or family on a next visit. The tour lasts approx 1 hour. The Tudor kitchen was far more interesting than I anticipated and the walled garden a delight. In earlier months it must look even more stunning than during mid September. Sadly the ruins are unsafe to see up close but we still were able to have a good look, albeit from behind a metal fence. The tour was very well organised, esp. with Covid-19 in mind: attention was paid to social distancing and hand sanitiser without this being obtrusive. After the tour, we followed the path past the ruin, along the playing fields to find the cafe and farm shop. Both well worth a visit! Midhurst itself is a pleasant little town so do explore its many little shops. It all makes for an excellent day out!
5. All Ride Now
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
