About Alpines
Winter flowering shrubs. Spring bulbs in orchard and other early flowerers throughout. Autumn colour throughout the garden.
Refreshments include home-made cakes and savouries; hot and cold soft drinks.
Alpines
A 1 acre garden put together by the owners to incorporate the ornamental and the edible. Offers riot of colour and scent over many months, especially early summer with large and rampant mixed borders, small orchard, wildflower meadow, fruit cage, vegetable garden, wildlife pond and bog garden. Pretty Victorian style greenhouse. Lots of spots to sit.
Owner Info
- Ian & Cathy Shaw
- [email protected]
- 07887 825032
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Alpines features
- Autumn Colours
- Cashless
- Dog friendly
- Groups Welcome
- Plants for sale
- Refreshments
- Roses
- Vegetable Area
- Wheelchair access
- Wildlife Garden
Location details
Alpines,
Uckfield,
East Sussex,
TN22 2EG
Directions to Alpines
Garden approx 150 metres N of Budletts r'about towards Maresfield. Blue Badge parking at garden, other parking in village approx 100 metres from garden.
Alpines openings
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Home-made teas & savouries.
Admission
Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 6+.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission
Adult: Free
Child: Free
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access largely on grass over one level with a few steps round greenhouse and some gravel paths.
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Read moreFAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Alpines at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Alpines. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Alpines, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Alpines are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Alpines seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.