Find out what there is to see and do in St Ann's Well Gardens, and get information about the facilities and accessibility at the park.
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 always open.
There's a wide range of tree species that give the gardens their unique character and provide shelter and tranquillity for wildlife.
Nature conservation is important in the park. The park has:
Park Rangers work closely with local schools, providing an area that the children have designed.
We've installed new bat and wildlife-friendly lighting in the park’s central pathway.
The new low-energy shielded lights will come on at dusk and switch off at 8pm to cut out light pollution and protect biodiversity in the park.
The Garden Cafe is open:
You can find a map location and travel details by selecting 'more information' below.
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.
There is also a Changing Places toilet available at St Ann's Well Gardens.
St Ann's Well Gardens is one of our accessible parks.
There are cycle stands by the tennis courts and outside the Garden Café, and a number of regular and frequent bus services pass nearby. Find out more about local bus services.
Some of the garden accessed from Furze Hill and the eastern end of Nizells Road is laid out on a steep gradient, and these areas would not be accessible to people with mobility issues without assistance.
Areas of the park accessed from Somerhill Road and the western end of Nizells Road are accessible.
Alternative ramps are provided where the pathways feature steps.
The café area in the park is accessible, as is the tennis court with the double gates.
We plan to make some more improvements to the park's accessibility in due course.
You can find out more about volunteering opportunities, get details of the history of St Ann's Well Gardens, and explore more information about this valued community park on the Friends of St.Ann's Well Gardens page.
Only on-street parking is available; there are designated accessible bays available on Somerhill Road, Furze Hill and Nizells Avenue.
An accessible toilet is available between the pavilion and café.