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Tuppenny Barn

An iconic, organic smallholding used as an outdoor classroom to teach children about the environment, sustainability and healthy food. 2½ acres featuring a wildlife pond, an orchard with heritage top fruit varieties, two solar polytunnels, fruit cages, and raised beds for vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. Willow provides natural arches and wind breaks. Bug hotel and beehives support vital pollinators.

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Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn

About Tuppenny Barn

Established in 2005, Tuppenny Barn has grown from a barren hectare of land into a thriving, fully organic smallholding. 2½ acres are packed with a wildlife pond, an orchard with heritage top fruit varieties, two solar polytunnels, fruit cages, raised vegetables and cut flower garden. Willow provides natural arches and wind breaks. Bug hotel and beehives support vital pollinators.

As a charity, we are devoted to educating children and the wider community about healthy food and good environmental practice. By hosting school trips and after-school clubs, adult workshops and open days, we teach people about sustainability, the environment, the origins of their food and how to grow and cook with organic fruit and vegetables. We also run horticulture therapy sessions for vulnerable adults and a Young Carers scheme.

The site also has a sustainably built circular building used as the education centre hub. This is a valuable addition to the site for our education programme and is becoming a very popular venue to host wedding receptions, wakes, private functions and corporate events which all helps immensely with funds to continue the education and horticulture ambitions of Tuppenny Barn.

Over the past 20 years we have featured in regular local press coverage with some national coverage too.

Website:

https://www.tuppennybarn.co.uk

Tuppenny Barn features

Location details

Tuppenny Barn,
Main Road,
Southbourne,
West Sussex,
PO10 8EZ

Directions to Tuppenny Barn
On Main Rd A259, corner of Tuppenny Ln. Disabled parking.

Tuppenny Barn 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 Light refreshments. Food intolerances & allergies catered for. Refreshments & plants in aid of Tuppenny Barn Education (children's charity).
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Most of the grounds are accessible for wheelchairs, though undulated areas are more difficult.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Tuppenny Barn at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Tuppenny Barn, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Tuppenny Barn are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Tuppenny Barn 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.