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Village Trail 

Free blue village trail guides are now widely available in Henfield and the surrounding area.
If you're not sure where Henfield is, let Multimap help you!

Please walk or cycle round the trail as parking in the village is limited, or ........
Catch the free Henfield Community Minibus. In 2009 it will again drive a circular route around the village, approximately every 30mins between 11-5pm. Either hail the bus to be picked up, use one of the dedicated stops on the map below, or use the 'Dial-a-ride' service by pre-booking on:
07891 044886 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm) to be collected/taken home. There is full Wheelchair access. Please note that the stops shown are to show the general route - the driver will show regard to safety and traffic issues when deciding where to stop.


There are many footpaths ('twittens') linking the roads along the route, shown by the dotted lines on the trail map. These will save you a lot of walking.
Also, please refrain from bringing dogs (apart from guide dogs) into the gardens.
 2009

Guide to symbols :-

2008 Plants for sale 2008 Teas 2008 Lunches 2008 Disabled access 2008 Music  sculpture Sculpture  Stop Bus stop


1 Maidment Court, Wantley Hill
'A night at the theatre' (in miniature). Guess which production is going on in each of approximately 30 theatres (quiz sheet provided). All day cafe and pretty patio garden. Disabled WC.
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2 Medical Centre, Deer Park
Art exhibition by doctors, staff and patients. Rare collection of Christmas cards by English Royal Academy artists, photographic exhibition, handmade cards, crafts and gifts for sale. Lunches including wine
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3 6, Manor Way
Wildflower front garden surrounding a cherry tree. Pretty family back garden exhibiting photography, canvas art, woodturning & patio vegetable growing solutions. Teas & cakes. 
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4 St. Peter’s School, Fabians Way
Exhibition of children's artwork & a chance to view the school, the outdoor classroom with its special sculpture & the garden/environmental area.
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5 Temata, Staples Barn
Canvas art by various artists, sculptures & jewellery, all for exhibition & sale. Tables & chairs to relax in whilst taking advantage of snacks & refreshments. W.C.
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6 Staples Barn House, Staples Barn
Fairly extensive, maturing, family garden with pond & roses, tree house, willow tunnel, & one or two other surprises. Ice creams for sale.
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7 3, Downsview Terrace, Staples Barn
Garden designed to make the most of a long, narrow space, combining contemporary & cottage styles to maintain colour & variety all year. Entrance from rear, see signs.          2008                                                                                     Sunday only


8 Steppingly, Furners Lane
Colourful, herbaceous borders. Garden dotted with shrubs, various stone features & large specimen tree. Jewellery.
20082008                           Refreshments on Saturday only


9 The Mead, Church Street
A cottage style garden with many perennials & shrubs in raised beds held by dry stone walls. Vegetable & fruit plot. Plants for sale. Teas & homemade cakes.
20082008                                  Lunches on Sunday only 


10 Church Cottage, Church Lane
Artist’s studio & wildlife garden with contemporarylandscape paintings, monoprints, photographs, painted furniture & jewellery. ‘New’ garden with self-guided tour showing numerous wildlife-friendly features.
2008 


11 2, Hacketts, Church Lane
Lovely garden with church views. Newly designed rear garden. Exhibition by graduate illustrators. Relax with a Ploughman’s Lunch. W.C. at Church House (100yds). Partial wheelchair access. 
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12 St. Peter’s Church
Family-friendly activities, view sculptures by Edith Pargh Barton & enjoy light refreshments within our beautiful, historic, parish church. Rest & reflect. Why not join us for Sunday worship at 10 am?

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13 Apple Tree Cottage, Church Lane
Tottington Woodlanders show typical woodland crafts, including the pole lathe. See how coppiced timber can be used to make traditional & contemporary pieces.
2008                                                   Saturday only

Note change to blue leaflet: Lunches not available 


14 1 & 2, Faircox Cottages, Faircox Lane
Shared front garden with perennials, shrubs & trees. One rear garden of circular lawns, climbers & shrubs, enhanced by a patio, pond & arbour. Second cottage garden with perennials, veg plot & patio. No parking.
20082008


15 Greensleeves, Lower Station Road
Typical English garden with flowers & vegetables. Poetry readings, music & drama. Second-hand book stall. Tea, Coffee & sandwiches. W.C.                             
200820082008                                                   Saturday only 


16 7, Batts Drive
Recently established rock garden with a variety of plants ranging from alpines to azaleas. Two small fish pools with waterfall. Steep steps to pools. Partial wheelchair access. ‘Canine Partners’ helping dog on display.

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17 Mithril, 40 Broomfield Road

This family-friendly garden has chickens, rabbits, veg & dappled shade as well as artwork from Jake Spicer & garden design by Harriet Cherriman on display.  Teas will include gluten-free cakes and all proceeds will go to  Henfield Friends of St Barnabas.

teas                            Sunday only (Change to Blue Leaflet)



18 Red Oaks, Cagefoot Lane
Beautiful gardens with mature trees & shrubs. Photography exhibition, jewellery, ceramics & watercolours. Kids play area with bouncy castle. Refreshments including ploughman’s & teas. W.C.
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19 Tanyard, Cagefoot Lane
See Henfield’s special wildflower meadow. Free advice on composting & reducing food waste. Picnic area, stalls, & local ice-cream van. 
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20 Priests House, Tanyard
Mature, open plan garden. Woodturning, craft stalls, flower arranging in Corpus Christi Church. Gourmet BBQ, teas & cakes. W.C.
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21 The Scout Hut, Tanyard
Exhibition by Henfield Art Club & refreshments by the Scouts.
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22 Thorndene, High Street
Walled garden with ammonite path & veggies grown in tin baths. Reproduction antique stone artefacts, gardenalia & unique hanging baskets for sale.
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23 Free Church Hall and Church
Variety of crafts on display and lace-making demonstration. Refreshments, Disabled W.C.

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24 Cherrymead, Cagefoot Lane
Large country garden, with newly seeded orchard, vegetable plots & pond. Plants for sale. Wheelchair access. 

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25 Nightingales, 7, Hewitts
Delicious buttered scones served in a peaceful garden with plenty of secluded seating areas. Affordable handmade jewellery for sale.
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26 Penang, Golden Square
Compact garden created to encompass visual interest for all seasons by incorporating shrubs, perennials & annuals. Art & crafts for sale. Partial wheelchair access. 
 2008


27 Part Forges, Golden Square
Small, densely planted walled courtyard garden backing onto Henfield Common. Sculptures & pottery on display. Small items of pottery & jewellery for sale. Access from rear.
 2008 2008


28 58, Furners Mead
Exhibition & sale of paintings in various media. Credit crunch prices. Unusual, handmade cards.


29 4, Henfield Common North
Traditional cottage garden front & back. Lovely views of Common while enjoying cream teas with Jazz. W.C. 
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30 The Golden Hen, Golden Square
A lovely cottage garden with Pinks, Roses, Foxgloves & Honeysuckle. Children’s Society cards, glass painting & White Elephant table. Rear access.

2008


31 Westlea, Blackgate Lane
Come through the blue gate, under roses & past crowded borders of shrubs, perennials & climbers, to find willow-weaving (on Sunday only) in progress, with finished structures for sale. Fabulous selection of cakes to accompany your tea or coffee. 
No parking.
 

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32 14, South View Terrace
Private green with panoramic views of the South Downs with art, sculpture and mosaics for sale. Artist’s studio open all weekend. No parking.
Refreshments on Sunday only

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 Plant stall open along the way at no.16!      no. 16


33 Fircroft, Barrow Hill
Professionally designed family garden with extensive views of the South Downs. Garden design and water features on display.Various garden sculptures - click here to see them in situ. Limited parking.
sculpture2008 

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