Museum of Gardening
Visitors can explore the history of gardening through a varied display of horticultural tools and ephemera.
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Whilst entry is free, any donations to The Budding Foundation are appreciated.
Find us:
Museum of Gardening
Tates of Sussex
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)
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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)
A date for your diary, Sunday 26th April 2026.
The Jensen owners club will be visiting the museum.
(click on image below to find out more)
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
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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.
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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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