King John's Garden Nursery, Café & Garden.
Indulge in coffee and cake, explore the gardens, browse our eclectic nursery shop or visit one of our great events, an escape from the usual in the heart of rural Sussex.
Hidden away down a sleepy country lane, a nursery, garden and café lie nestled within the oaks of the High Weald of East Sussex. The nursery was created out of two derelict 1950s chicken sheds and the owner’s passion for growing plants, but has evolved into a rural retreat. An eclectic range of things to buy in the shop, a beautifully styled rustic café and a stunning garden make it a special place to visit and well worth the detour.
Latest news from the nursery:
Plans for the Autumn fair at King John's this Saturday coming along nicely
We will be taking a fantastic selection of plants to Dixter plant fair Saturday and Sunday
Upcoming Events
Discover the latest events and what's going on. From seasonal fairs, workshops and brocantes there is something for everyone at King John's Nursery.
October 5th, 2024
Great stalls selling gorgeous goods for the home and the garden. Open 9.30 - 4pm.
October 12th, 2024
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
October 28th, 2024
Dark Sky Festival – Night Watch
An evening celebrating the night sky and why it is so important to preserve the dark in the Weald of Kent and Sussex. Lots of exciting activities.
November 9th, 2024
A fantastic range of stalls our biggest markets of the year are the Christmas specials.
December 14th, 2024
A fantastic range of stalls our biggest markets of the year are the Christmas specials.
February 8th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
March 8th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
March 22nd, 2025
The garden opens to support the fantastic charities of the NGS
April 1st - 30th, 2025
Every Easter holidays help look for fairy houses and pictures of fairies all around the garden.
April 12th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
May 10th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
May 24th, 2025
The garden opens to support the fantastic charities of the NGS
June 1st, 2025 (TBC)
Working with Hoof brocante this stunning vintage fair takes over the nursery. Two sheds of stunning stalls filled with vintage treasures
June 14th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
June 28th, 2025
The garden opens to support the fantastic charities of the NGS
July 12th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
July 20th - September 1st, 2025
Every summer holidays walk our timeline through 2,000 years of history. Fun for children and lots of local history to find out about for adults and young ones.
August 9th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
September 1st, 2025 (TBC)
Working with Hoof brocante this stunning vintage fair takes over the nursery. Two sheds of stunning stalls filled with vintage treasures
September 13th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
September 13th, 2025
The garden opens to support the fantastic charities of the NGS
October 11th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
November 8th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
December 1st, 2025 (TBC)
Working with Hoof brocante this stunning vintage fair takes over the nursery. Two sheds of stunning stalls filled with vintage treasures
December 13th, 2025
A wonderful mix of local food producers and makers selling their wares. Outside under the oak tree in fine weather or in the Potting shed barn if it’s a bit dodgy.
