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Heavy Horses working on the wild flower Meadow
Sunday 20th September
11 am to 5 pm
Two Heavy Horses will be harrowing the Wild Flower Meadow on Sunday 20th September. Come and watch these gentle giants at work.
Harrowing is an important part of the maintenance of this unique ancient wildflower meadow. Harrowing removes the thatch left over from when the arisings were taken off the meadow and helps to scatter the seed.
Ancient grass land is fast disappearing. The meadow here is home not only to the wildflowers but also to rare fungi and many insects, dragonflies and butterflies all of which make an important contribution to biodiversity. This is just part of what happens here at High Beeches to conserve a beautiful part of the High Weald landscape.
Guided Fungi Walk organised by the Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sunday 18th October 2026 at 1.30pm
Join a guided tour, led by High Beeches Senior Gardener Elliot Chandler and discover a variety of rare and wonderful fungi this autumn.
During this guided tour, Elliot will take you for a gentle wander through the meadows, helping you to identify the rich variety of fungi, and share how the gardens are managed and improved for wildlife.
After the tour, there will be time to explore the rest of the garden at your own pace. This is an opportunity to spend an afternoon in a beautiful location and hopefully come away with lots of inspiration for how you can make small changes to your own garden spaces to support biodiversity.
Ticket price includes entry to the garden.
Silent Space
We have a designated Silent Space among the Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). These magnificent trees were planted in 1988 and have formed a secluded and shaded space ideal for enjoying a time of reflection. Alternatively, we invite you to find your own Silent Space on one of the many benches sited in the glades throughout the garden. This is an ideal place to turn off your phone, connect with nature and enjoy some time away from the busy world.
Hayward Tyler Hot Air Engine
The Hot Air Engine will be running on Sunday 20th September.