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Visitors can explore the history of gardening through a varied display of horticultural tools and ephemera.

Whilst entry is free, any donations to The Budding Foundation are appreciated.  

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Find us:
Museum of Gardening

South Downs Heritage Centre
South Downs Nurseries
Brighton Road
Hassocks

BN6 9LY

 

Opening Hours:

Museum & Heritage Centre with full disabled access

Monday - Saturday: 8.30 - 17:30
Sunday: 10:30 - 16:30 (Browsing from 10.00am)

The Barn Coffee Shop & Restaurant 

Monday - Saturday: 8.30 - 17:30
Sunday: 10:00 - 16.30

(Including all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day,

Boxing Day & Easter Sunday)

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Video tour of museum

Also featured on BBC Gardeners World

Episode 4 20.4.21 & Episode 8 18.5.21

& Channel 5 - Susan Calman's Grand Day Out 1.11.24

GW: Advolly Richmond explored the extraordinary history of lawns and some of the inventions used to achieve the perfect sward. Ably assisted by our Curator Clive Gravett, link below.

GDO: Susan Calman explores the Sussex South Downs and chats with Curator Clive Gravett about the Museum and its unique collection of gardening tools, link below.

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