The South Downs Heritage centre is a unique visitor attraction in a stunning oak framed barn with over 60 artists, makers, and museum of gardening.
At the South Downs Heritge centre, you will also find The CUBE art gallery, ‘Made & Making’ - the home of sewing and craft workshops and The Sussex Food Hall, packed full of local and regional food producers.
Bringing together the best of local and regional producers with a wide selection of artisan foods from Sussex and Kent.
The gallery exhibits a wide range of artists work, mainly contemporary but always innovative and imaginative.
Looking for a sewing or craft class, offering face to face couses taught by friendly tutors. Ideal if you wish to learn a new skill on holiday
Explore the history of gardening and find out about the inventions that have transformed the way we care for our gardens. Discover an exciting collection including rare and unique lawn mowers and horticultural tools for cultivation, pruning and irrigation.
Relax at The Barn Coffee Shop and Restaurant which serves delicious meals and snacks. Serving breakfast, lite bites, afternoon tea, cream teas with indoor and outdoor seating available.
FREE ADMISSION.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
Free to visit
Tourism South East Member 26/27 - Bronze 2026| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 08:30 | - 17:30* |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:30* |
* Museum opening times: Mon – Sat 08:30 – 18:00, Sun 10:30 – 16:30.
Restaurant opening times: Mon – Sat 08:30 – 17:30, Sun 09.30 – 16:30.
Closed Easter Sunday and 25/26 December
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The Barn Coffee Shop and Restaurant at South Downs Heritage Centre, Mid SussexThe Barn Coffee Shop and Restaurant at South Downs Heritage Centre
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