Highdown Gardens have held a special place in all our hearts here in Worthing and Arun, and during #EnglishTourismWeek, I wish to recognise this world-renowned destination.
Visible from almost everywhere at the peak of Highdown Hill, the gardens sit prettily between our stretch of the South Coast and the wonders of the South Downs.
I commend taking visitors to the famous chalk garden developed by the Sterns at Highdown.
The visitor centre tells the story well. Volunteers and professional staff are constantly improving the experience for experts and for those new to the care of plants.
I was pleased to attend the reopening celebrations in 2021 where I saw, first-hand, the hard work so many had put into creating this world-class visitor attraction.
As quoted in The Guardian, it is a 'fragrant oasis of musk roses and mock orange blossom' where 'grassy paths wind past ferns and irises, and through clouds of lilacs and delphiniums'.
Thank you to the hardworking team who welcomed me as they have done on many occasions in the past.
I encourage all to take the time to visit our local highlights and see why, for many, our stretch of the south coast is a prime destination.
