Eat & Picnic
Delicious fare in fabulous surroundings
Ginkgo Coffee Shop
Open daily from 10am to 3.30pm, with last orders at 3pm.
Nestled inside the Garden’s visitor entrance building, discover the cozy Ginkgo Coffee Shop, serving barista coffee, specialist teas, and a selection of delicious cakes and savoury snacks.
The coffee shop’s name pays homage to Borde Hill’s rich botanical heritage and celebrates the magnificent Ginkgo biloba tree that stands tall along our main drive. Known as living fossil, it’s one of the oldest living tree species in the world, and is a breathtaking sight in autumn with a striking display of golden fan-shaped leaves.
Garden admission is not required to visit the Ginkgo Coffee Shop.
We kindly ask for card payments only and warmly welcome dogs on short leads.
Ginkgo Coffee Shop is available for out of hours private hire. Contact us at [email protected] to make an enquiry.
The Gardeners’ Retreat Café
Open weekends only until 22nd December
The Gardeners’ Retreat Café is 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 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 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.
A new culinary venture launching in Spring 2025
Forever Curious, Rooted in Nature
Cor·dia ˈkȯ(r)dēə / Kordia
: a mid-season sweet cherry, ready to pick in mid-summer
Spring 2025 will see the launch of The Cordia Collective, a new culinary venture from Green Michelin-starred chef Chantelle Nicholson. Located within Borde Hill, the project will bring Chantelle’s regenerative ethos into the English countryside for the first time.
The Cordia Collective will be dynamic and multifaceted, championing locally sourced, seasonal food, while celebrating the rich biodiversity and plant heritage of Borde Hill and respecting the restorative power of nature, making a positive impact on the planet and people.
The project, much like nature itself, will continue to evolve, starting life as a bakery and Garden Café in spring 2025, before developing into a glasshouse restaurant, café and wine bar and workshop space in the former Stables in autumn 2025. Featuring a beautifully restored walled kitchen garden, with produce from the estate’s biodynamic market garden, The Cordia Collective will be the true embodiment of everything Nicholson loves, respects and enjoys.
Jay Goddard, Managing Director of Borde Hill says “I’ve admired Chantelle’s ethos and cooking for years and it’s so exciting to be collaborating with someone who shares such a similar mindset and values. Her passion for sustainability and nature align with our future vision and plans for the estate, and we are so thrilled to be welcoming in an exciting new chapter for Borde Hill.”
Find out more about The Cordia Collective by following the link below:
Christmas Kids Trail & Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 30th November to Sunday 22nd December
This winter, explore the Garden on a daily Christmas kids trail, or book to see Santa in his magical Grotto (weekends only).
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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.
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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.
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