the Vachery

The Conservators of the Ashdown Forest have been busy cleaning up parts of the forest near us, and the most remarkable section is in the Chelwood Vachery. These waterfalls and pools had been all overgrown and clogged up, and now the rocks are beautifully exposed.

We can't wait for summer when we can go and really play and splash here!

Chelwood Vachery has a series of terraces descending to a water garden and surrounding arboretum with rhododendron walks. Further water features comprising a spring-fed gorge with waterfalls and a chain of lakes were constructed in the woodland from 1925 by the landscaper Gavin Jones.

Here is a link to a leaflet describing the area...