Current Proposals
Illustration of current proposals to Beech Hurst Gardens (pdf, 156kb)
If you wish to comment on these proposals, please email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk. The closing date for the consultation is 31 August 2010.
Location
This popular local heritage park covers an area of just under six hectares and is situated on the western edge of Haywards Heath. It hosts some beautiful views of the South Downs and has a wide range of facilities on offer, making it popular with locals and visitors alike.
Beech Hurst Management Plan 2009 - 2014 Size 4.7mb
Click Here; Historical Report by Hilary May, Sussex Garden Trust
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Features & Facilities
Miniature Railway - Take a ride on a steam-powered, miniature locomotive on a half mile journey around the gardens with views across Mid-Sussex's beautiful countryside. (small charge made)
For further information please visit: http://www.beechhurst-railway.org.uk/welcome.htm
Family Restaurant - A perfect place to grab a bite to eat with good food, views out across the gardens, toilet facilities and free parking.
For further information please visit: http://www.harvester.co.uk/find-a-harvester/The-Beech-Hurst.html
Children's Playground - A well equipped, easily accessible and safe play area suitable for young children.
Croquet Lawn , Artificial Bowling Strip & Petanque Pistes- Equipment available to hire during the Summer from the kiosk.
Wildflower Meadow - Can be viewed from a ride on the miniture railway or explored on foot with prior arrangement through Mid Sussex District Council.
Rock Garden - Take a break and relax in this quiet seating space.
Picnic Lawn - A great open space to relax, have a picnic, play with your children, read a book or just simply enjoy the view.
Informal Woodland Dog Walk - Take your dog for a stroll along our woodland route around the eastern edge of the gardens.
Flora & Fauna - The mature tree population consists of both native and exotic species; they are an important element of the landscape within the gardens, providing structure, ornamental features and a sheltered habitat for both wild fauna and visitors to the gardens.
Downloads/Links
Online bookings are now available for the following facilities at Beech Hurst Gardens:
If you are unable to find availability on the date and time required, please contact us at bookings@midsussex.gov.uk or telephone 01444 477379.
Conditions apply - details are covered on the booking pages.
Contacts
Parks and Open Spaces
tel: 01444 477439
parksopenspaces@
midsussex.gov.uk
