Sheffield Park and Garden NT

Sheffield Park and Garden NT A beautiful grade I listed landscape garden surrounded by parkland and woodland. Our historic parkland forms a larger footprint for the Sheffield Park estate.

The garden is a horticultural work of art formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of 'Capability' Brown and Humphry Repton. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left their impression, which can still be seen today in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world. Dating back several centuries, it has had many uses including a deer park and WWII camp, and is now grazed with livestock and home to our natural woodland play trail in Ringwood Toll. The River Ouse runs across the bottom of the parkland and the original meanders are still visible winding across the meadow. This area has been transformed into a wildlife haven and is home to a diverse range of species including kingfishers, birds of prey, butterflies, and dragonflies.

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❄️ 100 days until Christmas! (We’ll say it quietly, for now...) Let the countdown begin! This Christmas we’re thrilled t...
16/09/2026

❄️ 100 days until Christmas! (We’ll say it quietly, for now...) Let the countdown begin!

This Christmas we’re thrilled to welcome the Snowdogs™ Discover to Sheffield Park and Garden!

We can’t wait to share this heart-warming festive trail with you, featuring ten beautifully hand-painted Snowdog™ sculptures displayed around the garden and Snowdog™ themed games and activities for all the family to enjoy.

Come experience this garden in all its winter beauty and make magical Christmas memories.

Snowdogs™ Discover at Sheffield Park and Garden is presented by National Trust and Wild in Art in collaboration with Penguin from 28 Nov - 10 Jan and is free with normal admission.

© Snowdog Enterprises 2026 / National Trust Images/ Arnhel de Serra / Oskar Proctor

National Trust South East team Wild in Art

This Grade-l listed garden is steeped in history, formed through centuries of landscape design and planted to display au...
15/09/2026

This Grade-l listed garden is steeped in history, formed through centuries of landscape design and planted to display autumn in all its magnificence.

It’s easy to feel transported to another time as you wander the paths and stand for a moment catching the reflections of the great trees in the lakes, listening to the wind moving through the branches and leaves, and watching the gentle spin of leaves softly falling.

The peace of early autumn in the garden. A beautiful time to visit.

🍁 All photos taken this week at Sheffield Park and Garden NT.

National Trust South East team


📸 Scott R/ Jo B / Eleanor W

We think it’s fair to say this is the most photographed season Sheffield Park and Garden, National Trust. Every scene is...
11/09/2026

We think it’s fair to say this is the most photographed season Sheffield Park and Garden, National Trust. Every scene is a picture waiting to be taken as autumn begins to move through the garden and we catch glimpses of the display to come.

If you’d like the chance to visit before usual opening hours and wander the garden in the peace of the early morning light, we have tickets available for early entry, self-led photography mornings on Wed 14 & 21 Oct 08:00 - 09:00 (Tickets £15 + normal admission prices).

We also have three photography workshops led by a professional photographer running during October. All dates and details below:

🍁 Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Beginners): Sat 17 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

🍁 Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Focussing on Composition): Tue 20 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

🍁 Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Advanced): Fri 30 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

To book your tickets for any of these events please visit our website. Come and share this season with us in a garden famed for its autumn colour.

National Trust South East team


📸 Eleanor W

A delicious freshness in garden after yesterday’s rainfall. The air you want to fill your lungs with, watching the late ...
09/09/2026

A delicious freshness in garden after yesterday’s rainfall. The air you want to fill your lungs with, watching the late afternoon sun send long shadows and shimmering trails across the lakes and towering trees.

As autumn descends, we’re constantly looking up to see what’s turning, which trees have tolerated the drought but also struggled, and which have been more resilient.

Sometimes the same species can show real resilience in one area of the garden but find things harder in another spot. This can be due to a range of reasons, from different microclimates, how overcrowded the space is, and location of the tree to the main footpaths.

If you’re visiting Sheffield Park and Garden, National Trust over the next month or so, do look to the Bitternut hickory, located right outside reception. We affectionately regard this tree as our autumn indictor tree, turning from green to a vivid yellow, and for us, announcing autumn has truly begun.


National Trust South East team

📸 Eleanor W

Fill your weekend with nature and the joy of spending time wandering around a beautiful National Trust garden.These earl...
04/09/2026

Fill your weekend with nature and the joy of spending time wandering around a beautiful National Trust garden.

These early autumnal days so have much to offer from late summer blooms holding their colour, to the gradual turning of the trees to their autumnal hues. A moment in time to cherish.

There’s still time to enjoy our magical Myths and Legends themed activities in the garden which finishes this Sunday 6 Sept. Spot stunning illustrations and artwork around the garden, featuring dragons and unicorns, mermaids and fairies, all designed by our amazing volunteers Laurel and Angela, especially for Sheffield Park and Garden 💚

National Trust South East team


📸 Eleanor W

🍁 Visit Sheffield Park and Garden for FREE on Thur 17 September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Day! 🍁Enjoy the lat...
03/09/2026

🍁 Visit Sheffield Park and Garden for FREE on Thur 17 September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Day! 🍁

Enjoy the late summer and early autumn splendour of Sheffield Park and Garden for free and experience the wonder of the changing of the seasons, in this beautiful Grade-l listed garden.

No booking needed. Free entry for all, all day. We’re open 10am - 5pm.

National Trust South East team


📸 Laurence Perry / Eleanor W

September is here, carrying autumn in on the breeze 🌬️🍁🍁🍁We’re celebrating the magic of this season, in this garden famo...
01/09/2026

September is here, carrying autumn in on the breeze 🌬️🍁🍁🍁

We’re celebrating the magic of this season, in this garden famous for its autumn colour, with a fantastic range of autumnal workshops, giving you the chance to explore Sheffield Park and Garden, National Trust in its most celebrated season.

Coming up...

• Botanical Printing Workshop: Tue 06 Oct 10:00 - 14:00. Tickets £57

• Autumn Colour Early Morning Self-Led Photography: Wed 14 & 21 Oct 08:00 -09:00. Tickets £15

• Autumnal Foraging Workshop: Thu 15 Oct & Tue 3 Nov 13:00 - 16:00. Tickets 42

• Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Beginners): Sat 17 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

• Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Focussing on Composition): Tue 20 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

• Autumn Colour Photography Workshop (Advanced): Fri 30 Oct 08:00 - 12:30. Tickets £40

Please visit our website for more information about each event and to book your place.

National Trust South East team


📸 Eleanor W

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