Set within the South Downs National Park, Ditchling is a thriving village dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Today it is still home to artists, writers and craftspeople, along with musicians and winemakers. The museum holds an internationally important collection of work by the artists and craftspeople who were resident over many yrs. The Horticultural Society was established in 1822 and is one of the oldest in the country. The love and passion for gardening is evident in the gardens opening. Set within the narrow roads of Ditchling there will be time to explore each garden to discover the different planting and design styles, from formal to country gardens plus the smaller gardens packed with colour and plants, and to talk to the owners.