Visit Us
Gravetye was home to the pioneering Victorian naturalist William Robinson (1838-1935) for 50 years. He used the Estate to showcase the beauty and resilience of nature. The Charity’s aim is to safeguard the woodlands and wildlife he established for the public benefit.
You can park for free and enjoy wonderful woodland trails any day of the year. Follow the 5km ‘green’ trail from Vowels Lane Car Park or the shorter 2.6 km ‘blue’trail from the parking layby just before Gravetye Manor.
Gravetye Estate sits in the High Weald National Landscape. Our woodland vistas and lake views are a treat all year around and there are unusual trees and historical features to look out for. We have recorded 73 species of birds including Kingfishers and Spotted Flycatchers and volunteers spotted the Purple Emperor butterfly for the first time in June 2025.
We are working hard to improve biodiversity through our active volunteering programme, and we are developing a disease and climate change resilient woodland for future generations.
Parking
We offer three places to park during daylight hours:
- Vowels Lane Car Park – approx. 30 spaces. 2m height restriction barrier. CCTV monitored. The start of the 5km ‘green’ William Robinson Woodland Trail.
///boil.polar.rotate - Kingscote Kingscote Drive Layby – 9 spaces. Just off the lane to Kingscote Vineyard from Vowels Lane. You can join the ‘green’ trail from here.
///spaces.relegate.trouser - Gravetye Gravetye Manor Drive Layby – 9 spaces. The start of the 2.6km ‘blue’ William Robinson Woodland Trail.
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Because the Gravetye sits on Wealden clay, some paths become wet and slippery in winter time so sturdy shoes are advised.
Keep dogs on leads around Lower Lake and under close control elsewhere for the protection of wildlife.
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Visit Gravetye Manor Gardens
William Robinson lived in Gravetye Manor 1985-1935 developing his groundbreaking ideas around ‘wild’ gardening.
You can enjoy his world-renowned wildflower meadow, borders, orchard and elliptical walled vegetable garden each Thursday 9-11am*.
Image courtesy of Gravetye Manor
Each visitor ticket costs £10 per person (collected by Gravetye Manor via Eventbrite) and spaces and are limited to no more than 10 people each week.
Please feel free to explore the wider Estate through the William Robinson blue trail, which can be accessed from the Manor gates, after your garden visit.
* Advance bookings only accepted.
Deer Management Policy
The High Weald is home to large numbers of deer, including significant herds of fallow deer, which can have significant detrimental impact on woodland biodiversity and tree growth. In order to manage this impact, a deer management plan has been put in place and stalking activity is carried out by highly experienced and qualified stalkers to achieve its objectives.
Stalking activity typically takes place at dawn and dusk during the ‘open season’, which runs from 1st August to 30th April. Please be aware of this activity when walking in the Estate and keep to marked paths and trails.
