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St Ann's Well Gardens

st anns wells Green Flag award square

Saturday 24 May 2008 was the centenary of the opening of St Ann's Well Gardens - photographs of the celebrations can be found on the Friends of St Ann's Well Gardens website

St Ann's Well Gardens, not far from Hove seafront, is a treat for the tree-lover and will appeal to young and old alike. The park is recognised with a Green Flag award and is an oasis of shady peace on a hot summer afternoon or any time of year.

The park is probably most famous for its 'Chalybeate' (iron bearing) spring, later known as St Ann's Well. The Chalybeate spring is also the starting point of a ley line that continues over the South Downs and beyond.

In 1908 the authorities purchased the gardens for £10,000 and they were opened to the public on Empire Day in 1908.

Features and Attractions

St Ann's Well Gardens is home to a wide range of native and exotic trees. These give the gardens their unique character and provide shelter and tranquility for wildlife.  Nature conservation has a high profile with designated fenced off areas, a streambed and a well stocked pond with a biological filter system.

Another very popular feature unique to the area and undergoing improvement is the scented garden which caters for all visitors to the gardens but is particularly aimed at providing a sensory experience in a safe environment.

Facilities

  • Playground (seperate children and toddler areas)
  • Bowls (1)
  • Tennis (8)
  • Toilets
  • Well stocked fish pond     
  • Sensory garden     
  • Conservation areas   
  • Dog free areas     

The Garden Cafe

Somerhill Road, Hove BN3 1RP (01273) 735187

Open: 9am-4.40pm depending on the weather

Location

The parks is easily acessible by car or public transport. View map or local bus timetable information.

Further Contacts

For daily maintenance contact Cityparks telephone (01273)292929.

For details on how to book the sports facilities contact Sports Bookings.


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