Borde Hill Garden, Botanical garden in Ansty and Staplefield, England
Borde Hill Garden is a botanical garden spanning 2,300 acres (930 hectares) within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring diverse plant collections and formal garden sections. The estate connects different themed areas through interconnected pathways.
The Stephenson Clarke family founded the garden in the late 19th century using wealth from their shipping business to build extensive botanical collections. This foundation shaped the place's direction for many decades.
The garden displays plants from different parts of the world and blends them with traditional English landscape design. You can see how these collections fit naturally into the surrounding land.
You can explore different themed sections through connected pathways, with regular educational programs about horticulture and wildlife available. The paths let you walk at your own pace while learning about the plants.
The listed estate holds rare plant species and provides protected habitats for local animals. This balance between botanical collection and wildlife protection makes it special for nature watchers.
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