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Banks Farm

9 acre garden set in rural countryside. Extensive lawns and shrub beds merge with the more naturalistic woodland garden set around the lake. An orchard, vegetable garden, ponds and a wide variety of plant species add to an interesting and very tranquil garden.

Owner Info

  • Nick & Lucy Addyman
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Banks Farm
Banks Farm

About Banks Farm

Banks Farm Garden began in the 1950s when the Warren family built the existing house and started to develop the garden. A lawn and shrub beds were created leading down to a small lake surrounded by trees and shrubs. Over the years the garden matured and expanded as adjoining pieces of land were incorporated. The garden boasted a large collection of trees and shrubs around the lake and the two other ponds, with lawns and more formal plantings nearer the house and was regularly open for the NGS. After a while the garden began to decline a little and ceased to be open to the public but new owners, the Addyman family, have breathed new life into the garden and it was with great delight that they were able to open again for the NGS in 2016 after an eleven year absence.

The garden will open in Spring for two days when the cherries, crab apples, bulbs and early flowering shrubs will, hopefully, be flowering. Whilst still undergoing a period of renovation the new fresh plantings are blending well with the mature established parts of the garden. It is now returning to its’ beautiful and tranquil best.

Banks Farm features

Location details

Banks Farm,
Lewes,
East Sussex,
BN8 5DY

Directions to Banks Farm
From Barcombe Cross follow signs to Spithurst & Newick. 1st road on R into Boast Ln towards the Anchor Pub. At sharp bend carry on into Banks Farm.

Banks Farm 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to the upper part of garden. Sloping grass paths in the lower area.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Banks Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Banks Farm. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Banks Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Banks Farm 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.