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Sunset Alignment at Green Animals

Time your visit for the specific window when the sun sets directly behind the Topiary Garden’s hedges. Start with a bite nearby, find the right hill, and let the evening wind down.

Best time: 19:47About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:17

    Foodworks

    Grab a bite at Foodworks. It is a family-owned spot with a friendly local atmosphere and an affordable breakfast menu. Arriving early ensures you can eat comfortably before heading out.

  2. 18:37

    Turkey Hill

    Walk to Turkey Hill. It is an 18-minute walk from the garden. This summit offers the specific alignment where the sun sets directly behind the Topiary Garden on May 5 to May 12 and July 30 to August 7.

  3. 19:37

    Turkey Hill

    Find a clear spot on the hill. The sun will set behind the garden at 19:47. The view looks WNW toward the garden.

  4. 20:17

    Green Animals Topiary Garden

    Head back to the Green Animals Topiary Garden. The grounds are pristine and the Victorian home is lit by the fading evening light. It is a quiet way to end the experience.

Local tip

The alignment is specific to certain dates. Check the calendar for May or August to ensure the sunset lines up perfectly behind the hedges. Foodworks is open daily, so timing your meal before the walk is straightforward.

Check before you go

  • Foodworks is open Daily.
  • The sunset alignment at Turkey Hill only works on specific dates (May 5-12 and July 30-Aug 7). Plan your visit accordingly.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portsmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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