A private Sussex collection near Fittleworth with all three redwoods, including a 'Blue Wellingtonia' giant sequoia. Free, open year-round.
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Before you go
- Access
- Open to the public
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- Free entry, open 365 days a year. Park in Sandy Lane (adjacent) or at the village shop in School Lane, then a 5-10 min walk via public footpath.
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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.
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Aging record
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About this place
Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.
Wynkcoombe Arboretum is a privately created collection at Fittleworth in West Sussex, planted from the mid-1970s and now holding over 800 trees and shrubs. Among them are giant sequoia (including a 'Blue Wellingtonia'), coast redwood and dawn redwood. Free to enter, open year-round.
Sources
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