7 & 8 June 2025
FAQs for Visitors
Frequently Asked Questions we've been asked in previous years - with answers. Use the Contact page if you have a question which can't be answered by the FAQ pages.
Q: When and where can I get information about the Festival?
A: The website is updated regularly and contains full information about the
Festival. A 16-side, A5 booklet, with a list of venues, events and a map showing
garden locations, is available in Henfield shops and other outlets.
It will also be available as a downloadable PDF file from a link on this website once
it goes live.
A: The website is updated regularly and contains full information about the
Festival. A 16-side, A5 booklet, with a list of venues, events and a map showing
garden locations, is available in Henfield shops and other outlets.
It will also be available as a downloadable PDF file from a link on this website once
it goes live.
Q: Do I have to pay to visit the gardens in the Festival?
A: No - entry to all gardens is free. Some garden owners may collect money for their
favourite charity, but all donations are optional.
A: No - entry to all gardens is free. Some garden owners may collect money for their
favourite charity, but all donations are optional.
Q: How do I pay for refreshments, art & crafts for sale, and make donations?
A: Cash will be king during the Festival! Some of the artists may be able to take card
payments, but many will not, and the garden owners will almost certainly need
cash for refreshments or charitable donations.
A: Cash will be king during the Festival! Some of the artists may be able to take card
payments, but many will not, and the garden owners will almost certainly need
cash for refreshments or charitable donations.
Q: Can I park at the Festival?
A: There are two public car parks: Coopers Way car park near The Henfield Hall and
the Library car park. These car parks are marked on the Festival map.
Beware - parking charges will apply on Saturday 7th but are free on Sunday 8th
N.B. there may be other events being held in The Henfield Hall during the Festival.
Parking on roads near individual gardens is not guaranteed. The village roads can
get very busy, so please take care when crossing them. Take advantage of the many
quiet footpaths that criss-cross the village - marked with red, dotted lines on the
map. There is also bicycle parking at Coopers Way car park.
A: There are two public car parks: Coopers Way car park near The Henfield Hall and
the Library car park. These car parks are marked on the Festival map.
Beware - parking charges will apply on Saturday 7th but are free on Sunday 8th
N.B. there may be other events being held in The Henfield Hall during the Festival.
Parking on roads near individual gardens is not guaranteed. The village roads can
get very busy, so please take care when crossing them. Take advantage of the many
quiet footpaths that criss-cross the village - marked with red, dotted lines on the
map. There is also bicycle parking at Coopers Way car park.
Q: Will there be WC facilities at the gardens?
A: Garden owners will decide whether to provide WC facilities. These gardens will be
marked with a symbol in the booklet and on the website. The public toilets in the
High Street will be open, and pubs and cafés usually provide facilities.
A: Garden owners will decide whether to provide WC facilities. These gardens will be
marked with a symbol in the booklet and on the website. The public toilets in the
High Street will be open, and pubs and cafés usually provide facilities.
Q: Will snacks or other forms of food and drink be available at the Festival?
A: Some garden owners may sell food and drink in their gardens. These gardens will be
marked with an appropriate symbol in the booklet and on the website. Many of the
community venues will also be selling snacks or meals.
A: Some garden owners may sell food and drink in their gardens. These gardens will be
marked with an appropriate symbol in the booklet and on the website. Many of the
community venues will also be selling snacks or meals.
Q: Will dogs be allowed in the gardens?
A: Some garden owners may welcome dogs in their gardens. These gardens will be
marked with a 'dog'symbol in the booklet and on the website. Unless allowed
otherwise by the owners, please keep your dog on a lead,
A: Some garden owners may welcome dogs in their gardens. These gardens will be
marked with a 'dog'symbol in the booklet and on the website. Unless allowed
otherwise by the owners, please keep your dog on a lead,
Q: Will there be wheelchair access to the gardens?
A: Some garden owners can provide complete or partial wheelchair access to their
gardens. These gardens will be marked with a 'wheelchair' symbol in the booklet
and on the website, and the type of access - 'partial/full' - will be indicated.
A: Some garden owners can provide complete or partial wheelchair access to their
gardens. These gardens will be marked with a 'wheelchair' symbol in the booklet
and on the website, and the type of access - 'partial/full' - will be indicated.