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The Oast

A 1 acre garden in an idyllic High Weald setting with a beautiful view. Year-round interest, with highlights in spring and late summer/autumn. In April, over 4000 tulips and other spring bulbs bloom, while later in summer, dahlias, salvias, grasses, and asters are interplanted with colourful annuals. ½ acre wildflower meadow with old roses and orchard.

Owner Info

  • Mike & Tessa Crowe
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About The Oast

An atmospheric one-acre garden in an idyllic setting, nestled in the folds of the rolling High Weald with a beautiful view, which has been featured twice in The English Garden magazine, most recently online in June 2024. Year-round interest, with highlights in spring and late summer/autumn: over 4000 tulips plus other spring bulbs and flowers in April; dahlias, salvias, grasses and asters interplanted with colourful annuals later in summer into autumn. Half-acre wildflower meadow with old roses and small orchard. Mixed borders, pot displays, wildlife pond, vegetables and soft fruit, plus new woodland-edge walk and salix glade being developed. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views of the garden and wider landscape. Quality home-grown plants for sale.

Images courtesy of Bennet Smith, John Glover, Katie Fox, Tessa Crowe.

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Location details

The Oast,
Mayfield,
Sussex,
TN20 6TN

Directions to The Oast
Turn off A267 into Mayfield. Parking along East St & in the village public car parks. Please do not park outside The Oast in Fletching St as it is very narrow.

The Oast 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. Refreshments in aid of Mayfield Primary School.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Mayfield Primary School.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Mayfield Pre-School & Mayfield Primary School.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Mayfield Pre-School & Mayfield Primary School.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Oast at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Oast. 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 The Oast, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Oast does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Oast 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.