Giant sequoia line the Big Tree Walk through this lakeside Capability Brown landscape in East Sussex, with dawn redwood too. Ticketed (NT).
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Before you go
- Access
- Ticketed access
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- National Trust paid admission, adult approx £19 (free to NT members); parking free; timed entry at peak times
- Visitor information
- nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park-and-garden
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.
Photos
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Credit: nick macneill / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Evidence
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Confirmed by a person — against authoritative records, a partner, or an on-the-ground check.
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About this place
Sheffield Park Garden is a National Trust landscape garden in East Sussex, set around a chain of lakes with a design history reaching back to Capability Brown and Humphry Repton. Its tree collection includes giant sequoia along the garden's Big Tree Walk, among more than 80 champion trees, with dawn redwood also represented. Entry is ticketed (adult around £19; free to National Trust members).
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