Eat & Picnic

Delicious fare in fabulous surroundings

The Gardeners’ Retreat Café

Open daily from 10am

The Gardeners’ Retreat Café is nestled inside the Garden so you will need to buy a day admission ticket to visit – or if you’re a Member, simply show your card at Visitor Reception.

The café is located in the old Peacock House, set in the beautiful surroundings between the Rose Garden and the Mid Summer Border. It’s the perfect spot to sit and relax with a barista coffee, light lunch or a delicious cup of tea.

Choose from an enticing selection of freshly made sandwiches, toasties, and savoury delights, as well as a delicious array of cakes and bakes.

Our café does not have indoor seating but there are plenty of tables with umbrellas where you can sit, relax and while away time.

Card payments only please.

We’re fully licenced and welcome dogs on leads.

Picnic in the Garden or Parkland

Garden visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic, or to buy take-away food and drink from The Gardeners’ Retreat Café.

Bring a blanket and picnic beside Robertsmere and Harry’s lakes in South Park – a tranquil spot to while away an afternoon.

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The Stables

After 25 successful years, Jeremy and Vera Ashpool retired from Café Elvira and Jeremy’s Restaurant in March 2022. Their passion and culinary flair have been celebrated with numerous awards over the years, and created a dedicated following of customers. We are very grateful for their energy and tenure at Borde Hill, and wish them all the best in their retirement.

The Stables will remain closed throughout 2023, with future plans including a new field to fork restaurant launching in 2024.

Find out more about our journey forward

Christmas Kids Trail & Grotto

2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-19th December, 10am to 3.30pm.

Explore the Garden on a Christmas kids trail, or book to see Santa in his magical grotto.

Find out more

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Discover the Possibilities

A family next to the water feature in the Rose Garden at Borde Hill during summer.

Become a Member

Membership is your ticket to enjoy unlimited access to the Garden, Parkland and Woodland throughout the open season. Our members also receive free entry to a number of exciting events, from live music in the Garden to Specialist Plant Fairs and much more. Family Membership provides unlimited access to the Adventure Playground and free school holiday trails.

Our Garden & Grounds

Set within 383 acres of heritage listed Parkland, our formal Garden captivates and delights visitors with a series of intimate 'Garden rooms'. Beyond the formal Garden you can explore Woodland walks, the South Park and our lakes with outstanding views across the Sussex High Weald.

Support Us

As a small, independent Garden Charity, we rely on your kind generosity to help fund our projects and to continue to grow sustainably, protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. 'Reinventing Borde Hill' is our most ambitious project to date and your support will help us to achieve exciting plans to benefit our local community.

It would make a huge difference if you would consider supporting us by making a donation – thank you.