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Waterworks & Friends

An opportunity to visit two unique gardens and discover the Brede Steam Giants 35ft Edwardian water pumping engines, and Grade II listed pump house located behind 4 Waterworks Cottages. Garden designer Kristina Clode has created her wildlife friendly garden at 4 Waterworks Cottages over the last 14 yrs. Delightful perennial wildflower meadow, pond, wisteria covered pergola and mixed borders packed full of unusual specimens with year-round interest and colour. Sculdown’s garden is dominated by a very large wildlife pond formed as a result of iron-ore mining over 100 yrs ago. The stunning traditional cottage (not open) provides a superb backdrop for several colourful herbaceous borders and poplar trees.

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About Waterworks & Friends

Transport
A car is needed for this trail.

Refreshments
Light refreshments at Sculdown, provided by St George’s Church helpers, proceeds split between the church and NGS. WC only at Steam Giants (Brede Steam Giants ww.bredesteamgiants.co.uk)

Additional Media Coverage
4 Waterworks Cottages featured in Homes & Gardens (Nov 2018) & Garden Answers (Nov 2019).

Plants for sale at 4 Waterworks Cottages. At Brede Steam Giants, accessible WC available and assistance dogs only (free entry, donations encouraged).

Waterworks & Friends features

  • Cashless
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Waterworks & Friends,
Broad Oak & Brede,
Sussex,
TN31 6HG

Directions to Waterworks & Friends
4 Waterworks Cottages, Brede, off A28 by church & opp Red Lion, ¾m at end of lane. Sculdown, B2089 Chitcombe Rd, W off A28 at Broad Oak Xrds. Start at either garden, a map will be provided.

Waterworks & Friends 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 at Sculdown. Refreshments in aid of St George's Church (% to NGS).
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:00

Accessibility

  • At Sculdown, mobility cars to park in flat area at top of field.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Waterworks & Friends at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Waterworks & Friends. 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  Waterworks & Friends, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Waterworks & Friends are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Waterworks & Friends 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.