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The Orchard

This is a new garden, planted in autumn 2023 after finishing a new build on site. We have soft, prairie planting in the front and a rambling, informal cottage garden around the back, with a cutting bed, soft fruit, vegetables and a small natural pond. Stunning views of the South Downs.

Owner Info

  • Ms Nigs Digby
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About The Orchard

My garden is a work in progress (aren’t they all)? The back was a dumping ground for everything I could get my hands on while a new house was being built on the site. This autumn I will be shifting things around to get a better balance. It’s full of my favourite cottage garden plants. And some I don’t like anymore!

The front was planted with a broad pallet of prairie plants, but 80 of them didn’t see it through the winter, while others romped away, so I’m hoping to adjust the balance and get the variety I was expecting for 2025!

We have native hedging around the garden. The drive is shingle, and once you are over that, there is hard landscaping which makes it easy to get through to the back, no gates.

The Orchard features

Location details

The Orchard,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN45 7AA

Directions to The Orchard
1m along, you will see signs for Poynings. Go straight into the village & look for signs to the garden. Street parking only. Very short drive between gardens.

The Orchard openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Two hour timed slots at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Refreshments in aid of Mid Downland Parish (local churches) 50%.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Two hour timed slots at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Refreshments in aid of Mid Downland Parish (local churches) 50%.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, The Orchard does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

The Orchard is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.