Set high above the River Arun with breathtaking views across the South Downs, Arundel Castle is renowned for its stunning gardens, which have now been shortlisted for the prestigious Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2025.
Garden Highlights and Features
- English herbaceous and tropical borders, which showcase an impressive range of plant species and flowers
- Specimen trees, including diverse collections of conifers and deciduous trees
- Visually striking and carefully designed areas, including the Rose Garden, White Garden, Collector Earl’s Garden, Organic Kitchen Garden, Wildflower Garden, and the award-winning Water Gardens
- Stumpery Gardens, a unique and tranquil space featuring ancient yew trees and naturalistic planting
One of the standout features of Arundel Castle gardens is the world-renowned tulip festival, which draws thousands of visitors each year from across the globe. This spectacular display is just one of the many seasonal highlights that can be experienced throughout the gardens.
The gardens are constantly evolving, with new plantings and designs being added throughout the year. This ensures that visitors can enjoy a constantly changing and dynamic environment, with something new to discover at every turn.
Meet Martin Duncan, Head Gardener and Landscape Designer
Martin Duncan, head gardener and landscape designer at Arundel Castle, has praised the shortlisting as a “wonderful recognition of the passion, skill and dedication that goes into these gardens every single day.”
“We take great pride in creating something that visitors of all ages can enjoy and be inspired by,” he said. “It’s a real honour to represent Sussex in this national award, and we’d be incredibly grateful to anyone who can spare a moment to cast a vote for us.”
As the current head gardener and landscape designer at Arundel Castle, Martin has been instrumental in shaping the gardens into the stunning display they are today.
