From a food festival, to plant fairs and Halloween fun, a Grade II* listed garden is offering an autumn of fun for its visitors.

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

Harry Baldwin, head of horticulture at the gardens, said: “Borde Hill, being home to a diverse tree collection from around the globe, offers a staggering array of autumn colour, from shades of coppery yellow on our Chinese tulip tree, to the rich fiery reds of our Japanese maple collection.

“Throughout October, the garden and parkland are a feast for the senses where you can find your favourite bench and experience the joyous balance of  nature in all its autumnal glory.”

An evening yoga and meditation practice on September 2 will give guests the unique opportunity to visit the park after it normally closes.

Instructor Calli Popham will guide visitors through yoga and meditation on the gardens’ South Lawn.

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After the practice, people will be invited to try a mocktail and some healthy snacks.

The Great British Food Festival is coming to the gardens on Saturday, September 9.

There will be street food stalls and artisan local businesses selling their wares. The line-up also includes foodie talks, live music and the Great British Cake Off - when amateur bakers can compete head-to-head to be crowned the winner.

On September 17, the Specialist Autumn Plant Fair returns to Borde Hill.

The garden will be “full of late summer colour” with roses and herbaceous borders. Keen gardeners will be able to discover a range of “interesting, affordable and unusual plants”.

For Halloween, families are invited to explore the garden on a “spooky” trail this October half term, Children can also visit the adventure playground while adults “revive their spirits” at the Gardeners’ Retreat Café.

Halloween Hocus Pocus is running from October 14 to October 31 and is suitable for children aged three to eight.