Park
St. Leonards Gardens
31 locals recommend,
Location
Maze Hill
Saint Leonards, England
Tips from locals
St Leonards Gardens holds a small exhibition that is run by volunteers of the Burton St Leonards Society -ring for opening hours if you are visiting especially
A most remarkable park. James Burton designed St Leonards Gardens in 1828, a green heart for his new seaside resort set in a valley, amongst picturesque villas and reflecting a unique Regency style. Originally just for wealthy subscribers, the Hastings Corporation bought the gardens in 1880 and opened them to the general public.
James Burton, who was strongly influenced by his involvement with Nash in Regent's Park, designed St Leonards Gardens in 1828, a green heart for his new seaside resort set in a valley, amongst picturesque villas and reflecting a unique Regency style. Originally just for wealthy subscribers, the Hastings Corporation bought the gardens in 1880 and opened them to the general public. The Gardens today offer a tranquil oasis in the Maze Hill area of St Leonards, with views with views to the sea and colour all year round with a mixture of herbaceous plants, shrubs, bulbs and trees clustered together. A central feature is the ornamental pond with water lilies.
James Burton, who was strongly influenced by his involvement with Nash in Regent's Park, designed St Leonards Gardens in 1828, a green heart for his new seaside resort set in a valley, amongst picturesque villas and reflecting a unique Regency style. Originally just for wealthy subscribers, the Hast…