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Parks & Gardens

Fancy a break from city life? With its vibrant, energetic nature, it’s easy to forget that Brighton is also home to an abundance of green open spaces.

From the Regency calm of the Royal Pavilion Gardens to the picturesque duck pond and Victorian Clock Tower of Queens Park, there are a wealth of gardens and parks in Brighton to explore. With a vast array of parks and gardens in Brighton & Hove, including several with Green Flag Awards, why not add a day or two to your stay and combine the pace of a seaside city with the peace of some green open spaces?

Relax in the parks of Brighton

Preston Park is the largest urban park in the city and home to the country's largest municipal rock garden. Hove Park is a popular spot for runners and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees and sports facilities. Tree lovers will adore St Ann's Well Gardens with its wide range of native & exotic trees or if you're a skate boarder then head to The Level which has an international-standard skatepark. A short bus ride away takes you to the historic Kipling Gardens in Rottingdean, with its woodland garden, herb garden and a croquet lawn.

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Wakehurst

Wakehurst is a beautiful botanic gardens located near Haywards Heath and managed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Set in 465 acres of country estate, Wakehurst boasts ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands, a nature reserve, and an Elizabethan mansion.
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Leonardslee

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, described as ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’, were first planted in 1801. Located in the heart of West Sussex, the 240-acre Grade I Listed gardens feature an outstanding scenery throughout the year
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Stanmer Park

With its beautiful woodland walks and extensive open lands, Stanmer Park is just as perfect for a family picnic as it is for a kick about with your friends or those looking for a bracing walk over the Downs
Kipling Gardens

Gardens once formed part curtilage of The Elms where Rudyard Kipling lived from 1897-1902. There is a "wild garden" for picnics & croquet can be seen during the summer. Apart from this, no ball games or radios are allowed.
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