Hampden Park Arboretum and History Garden

No. 5014 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 176 for views. Nature, 8.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the South Downs National Park.

An arboretum and history garden at Hampden Park, planted with trees.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Fee
FreeOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
April, May, June, July, August, Septemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.52 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Burlington HotelGrade II* listed, 11 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Little DownashStay, 9.3 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkCamping
Belle Tout LighthouseStay, 8.8 km from AlfristonUnusual stays
Bushy Wood Activity CentreStay, 8.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The London & County9.9 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Hurst Arms8.4 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Bohemian10 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Ship Inn9.9 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Congress TheatreGrade II* listed, 10 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Polegate WindmillGrade II* listed, 6.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Towner Art Gallery10 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Hampden Park Shed8.7 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkArt and galleries