St. Ann's Well Gardens, Hove

Ann Well Gardens is a park in Hove and Brighton, East Sussex, about half a mile from the beach. The park is known for its iron-bearing spring, named after St. Ann's Well. In this case, the name "Saint Anne" does not refer to any saint. Alternatively, the name was apparently based on the legend of Annafrieda, a Saxon lady whose lover was murdered. Her tears miraculously became Chalybeate Spring which is now called St. Anne's Well. The gardens feature many native and exotic trees. It also has a scented garden that allows the visitor to experience many different scents. The park has playgrounds for children, with swings, slides, etc. Dogs are not allowed in the children's areas, while the rest of the park is a popular place for locals to bring their pets. There are also eight tennis courts, a popular café, toilets and a fish pond.