Withdean Park

About Withdean Park

Bordered to the north and east by woodland, Withdean Park is a large informal space with good views of the South Downs.

The park is popular with dog walkers and people interested in horticulture.

The park is always open.

Things to see and do

Surrounding the park to the North and East is an extensive woodland walk, perfect for those looking for shade on a sunny day.

The park also boasts a lily pond garden, a varied collection of trees and shrubs and one of the largest collections of lilacs in the world. The collection has inspired the park's popular annual fair 'The Lilac Lark'.

Accessibility

The park is laid out partly on a steep gradient and is largely open grassland throughout with no surfaced pathways. The grass areas should be accessible to determined wheelchair users.

The woodland paths are not accessible.

On-street parking is available on Peacock Lane.

The nearest accessible toilet is at the Withdean sports centre.

Volunteering

For details on how to get involved in volunteering work days and other activities at Withdean Park contact the Friends of Withdean Park.