Established in 1946, Lime Cross Nursery is a family-run business specialising in the production of premier conifers, trees and shrubs and purveyors of other plant groups. We grow over 500 varieties of conifers, some of which have been discovered by Johnathan Tate (co-founder) of the nursery, our conifers are exceptional and are all hand propagated and watered using water from our beautiful reservoir.
Download a PDF of our list and e mail Vicky.tate@limecross.co.uk for order enquiries.
Our shop is an emporium of inspiring and beautiful hand-selected products.
Our bustling café/bistro is quickly becoming known around the county for providing wholesome and delicious, home-made, home-grown vibrant food. Come along to a pop-up dining event and enrol onto one of our cooking classes or wine tastings.
Come and explore the 28 acres of beautiful woodland, lakes and our world-acclaimed pinetum. Our eclectic calendar of events will allow you to learn, create and be inspired.
Lime Cross Nursery
Herstmonceux, Hailsham
East Sussex, BN27 4RS
We serve delicious breakfasts, outstanding coffee, brunch until 2:30 pm, lunch, afternoon tea, cream teas and home-made cakes.
Olive’s Café Spring Opening Hours 2017
Monday – Saturday
9.00 – 16:30
Sunday 10:00- 16:30
cafe@limecross.co.uk
Booking advisable, especially at weekends.
Call 01323 833229
Monthly Pop-up dining and private events/ hire, contact Helen at-
cafe@limecross.co.uk
Taste a range of hand-picked New & Old World Pinot Noir’s & Chardonnays that will work wonderfully throughout the festive period.
£20.00
Join local florist Carol on an exploration of the nursery and a wood land foraging wreath materials as we go and learning about the flora, fauna & history of the ancient woodland.
£40.00
Join us for an evening of wine discovery. Taste a range of hand-picked New & Old World Pinot Noir’s & Chardonnays that will work wonderfully throughout the festive period. Learn about the region of the wine and the viticulture and wine making techniques employed to produce them. Finish off with a delicious English desert wine…
£20.00
Learn how to make a natural wax, scented candle in a decorated glass as well as a floating candle in a vintage mould. You will be able to take both home, along with lots of helpful tips on how to make and enjoy candles.
£40.00
On November 24th Juliette will be hosting a class at Lime Cross in soy wax candle making, with some festive fragrances to get you in the mood for Christmas. In the 3 hour class you will learn how to make a natural wax, scented candle in a decorated glass as well as a floating candle in…
Join local florist Carol on an exploration of the nursery and a wood land foraging wreath materials as we go and learning about the flora, fauna & history of the ancient woodland. Return back to the log cabin to create traditional wreaths that will last for the whole festive period. Then celebrate your wonderful achievement…
Join expert Victoria for an evening of wine discovery. Taste a range of hand-picked New & Old World Pinot Noir’s & Chardonnays that will work wonderfully throughout the festive period. Learn about the region of the wine and the viticulture and wine making techniques employed to produce them. Finish off with a delicious English desert…
Here at Lime Cross lots of our home grown deciduous trees are getting ready to drop their leaves in anticipation of winter and these preparations are responsible for the beautiful Autumnal colours that we know and love. Before the trees drop their leaves they must first breakdown and reabsorb the chlorophyll contained within. Chlorophyll is…
