Sheffield Park is an eighteenth century landscape garden in East Sussex owned by the National Trust.
Sheffield (meaning sheep clearing) Park is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The garden was landscaped first by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and then Humphrey Repton.
In the nineteenth century planting for an arboretum was begun. Arthur Soames purchased the estate in 1910 and continued the massive planting programme, much of which still exists today, and is particularly regarded for its Autumn colour.
We were a little early for the best leaves but there was still plenty of colour. If you live anywhere within striking distance of this beautiful garden, I recommend a visit. Just don’t forget your camera!
More Autumn colour tomorrow.
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Delectable autumn colours. This I don’t mind about the shift of seasons.
Thanks. Yes, and the light is good in Autumn too.
gorgeous in every way
Thanks, Scott.
Wow these are beautiful! Great work!
Thank you. ๐
It looks like pictures from a fairytale storybook! ~ Kat
Thanks. It is a rather pretty spot.
Stunning location, stunning shots!
Thank you ๐
The harmony of colors are amazing!
Thanks. A well-planned garden.
Beautiful autumn colours, I think some very clever gardeners have had a hand in designing the tree planting so that it comes out like a painting in autumn.
They have done it rather well, I agree!
Oh my word! Those colours are amazing. So vivid. So autumn. Love the contrast with the moody sky. Brilliant work. Kudos to the people who look after the place. They must go to some lengths to create something so beautiful.
I think there must be a large team of gardeners for this place. ๐
Here by the Gulf of Mexico, we don’t get autumn colors. It just goes from summer to winter, green to brown. Bam. Thanks for the eye candy this morning.
You’re welcome. ๐
A bit early for the best leaves? I rather like the variation in color in your shots. It really is a beautiful place.
It certainly is. Lots of North American trees.
Autumn colour at its best ๐
Thanks, Eleenie.
Good old Capability. I’ve always loved that name. I didn’t know that about the meaning of Sheffield. I wonder how many gardeners htey emply there today.
Rather a lot I suspect. ๐
Magnificent colours!