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:
We are open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm
The summer Potting shed Brocante is nearly here!
Thursday 5th Open asd usual, though lots setting up for the fair.
Road closed from Etchingham direction. Access via Ticehurst or Stonegate is fine.
Friday 6th and Saturday 7th
9.30 - 4.30
£3.50 entrance
Nursery, cafe, stalls and garden
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.
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
Beautiful choral arrangements of traditional songs by the Tongswood chamber choir
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 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
September 19th - 20th, 2025
Working with Hoof brocante this stunning vintage fair takes over the nursery. Two sheds of stunning stalls filled with vintage treasures
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.
