South Downs Heritage Centre, South Downs, Brighton, Sussex

Details

Accessibility

There is ample free parking available on site.

The wide main entrance is reached via a flat tarmac surface.

Please contact the venue directly for further accessibility information.

Brief description

The South Downs Heritage Centre was built by the Tate family and remains in the family to this date - now into its fifth generation.

With over 60 artists, foodies, makers, gardening history enthusiasts, educators, and volunteers forming the centre; it is home to events, exhibitions, talks, workshops and more.

"Entry to the Heritage Centre and the Museum of Gardening remains completely free of charge for all visitors."

Address

South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, BN6 9LY

Email

info@southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk

Phone

01273 847707

Website

https://www.southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk

Directions

South Downs Heritage Centre is located just outside the village of Hassocks in West Sussex. You can reach the centre in approximately 20 minutes travelling by car from Brighton taking the A23 and A273. The Heritage Centre is part of the same complex as South Downs Nurseries and Garden Centre.

From London there are three options. Heading south you could either take the M25, the M23 or the M23 joining the A23.

OS TQ 300151

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday: 9:00-17:30

Sundays: 10:30-16:30

Please check with the venue directly for up-to-date information, including opening times and admission charges, as they may be subject to change.

Transport

Train: The Heritage Centre is a ten-minute walk from Hassocks Train Station. Travelling via train from Brighton, the journey is a speedy 7 minutes. Hassocks is on the mainline travelling from London and there are regular services with an approximate travel time of one hour.

Bus: A bus stop is located directly outside the garden centre. Use bus numbers 270, 271, 272, 273 and 590 (check with the driver for clarification).

Cycling: For cycling routes in and around Hassocks, please click here.

Amenities

Public toilets are available and are located within the cafe area.

If you are in need of a little substance, inside the Heritage Centre is Chloe's coffee bar which serves snacks and drinks. If you need something a bit more, next door to the Heritage Centre is The Barn Coffee Shop & Restaurant where home cooked meals are on the menu, along with selection of cakes and speciality coffees. 

The adjoining garden centre has on offer plants, pets & aquatics, gifts and collectables.

A ten-minute walk will get you to the large village of Hassocks. Here you will find some good community facilities, including pubs, a post office, park and a library. There are also a number of boutique shops, local supermarkets, newsagents, cafes and takeaways. 

The centre is also a short car trip to the Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, Jack and Jill Windmills, and Ditchling Beacon which is part of the South Downs Way.

The seaside city of Brighton approximately a 20-minute car journey away, or just 7 minutes by train from Hassocks Train Station. Here you will be spoilt for choice with its numerous eateries, shops, museums and hotels. Click here to discover more about the city.