Borde Hill near Haywards Heath offering a range of autumn events

Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath, has announced its plans for the season and is inviting garden enthusiasts and families to come along.

There will be a range of Halloween fun including a Whodunnit children's trail which promises spooky excitement for all the family.

Autumn colour at Borde Hill (Image: Borde Hill)

Half term activities bring the season to life with reptile encounters, explosive experiments and a monster party that will "delight and thrill", a Borde Hill spokeswoman said.

Ginkgo Coffee Shop, which opened earlier this year, is also offering a space to keep cosy and warm.

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Nestled just inside the garden's gift shop, the cafe serves up barista coffee, specialist teas and a range of sweet treats.

The house is set in gorgeous countryside with Grade II* listed gardens (Image: Borde Hill)

The spokeswoman added: "Autumn is a particularly special time to visit Borde Hill. With its picturesque views and rich spread of golds and russets across the award-winning trees and foliage, it is the perfect place for an autumn stroll and to immerse yourself in a myriad of colour."

Borde Hill will be open daily from 10am to 5pm up until December 22.

Events start at £2 per child. Garden admission is required and tickets cost £12 for adults, £11.50 for concessions and £8 for children (three to 16 years).