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 and a range of shrubs and trees, 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 [email protected] 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.
We serve delicious breakfasts, outstanding coffee, brunch until 2:30 pm, lunch, afternoon tea, cream teas and home-made cakes.
Olive’s Café Winter Opening Hours 2019
Monday – Saturday
9.00 – 16:30
Sunday 10:00- 16:30
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Booking advisable, especially at weekends.
Brunch, Lunch & Afternoon Tea 2019
Call 01323 833229
Lime Cross Nursery
Herstmonceux, Hailsham
East Sussex, BN27 4RS
Nursery & Shop Opening Hours:
Monday- Saturday: 8:30-5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00- 5:00 pm
Create a superb foliage based festive table decoration, impressing your guests this Christmas with your craft skills and transforming the dinner table. Professional florist Carol will guide you through the processes step by step, ensuring that your table decoration looks stylish and professional.
£45.00
Join local florist Carol, owner of ‘Bella Fleur Florist‘, for a riveting traditional wreath making workshop. Carol will expertly guide you through each step of the process and you can chose from a vast array of freshly picked foliage and decor, using some truly unique pieces from the Lime Cross conifer pinetum.
£45.00
Join us for a bracing festive dip followed by wood fired hot tub, soup, cheese scone and cake around the fire pit to dethaw! Bring your warmest Christmas jumper to put on after swimming, wet suits are essential and experienced swimmers only. Optional carol singing will keep help keep spirits high and you’ll be buzzing after your icy dip in the beautiful lake.
The best Christmas jumper wins a bottle of bubbles !
£20.00
Following on from the success of our previous sold out baby retreat, Natural Baby Box and Lime Cross bring to you a craft & nature half day retreat. An opportunity to step away from the everyday chores of parenting and enjoy some quality time with your baby, making new friends and making memories to cherish.
£45.00
Following on from the success of our previous sold out baby retreat, Natural Baby Box and Lime Cross bring to you a craft & nature half day retreat. An opportunity to step away from the everyday chores of parenting and enjoy some quality time with your baby, making new friends and making memories to cherish….
During the Jurassic period 200 million years ago it wasn’t just Dinosaurs that roamed the planet. Jurassic plants were in abundance such as ferns, cycads and conifers. The Wollemi Pine is one of the world’s oldest and rarest conifer trees and was considered extinct for 150 million years – it is closely associated with the…
It’s that wonderful time of year where greenery starts popping up here there and everywhere. Why not forage some delicious, fragrant wild garlic and bake some irresistible cheese scones. Wild garlic is easy to recognize, we found this great guide on the Country File website and a delicious recipe below on The National Trust website….
Why not bring your children and grandchildren to take part in this year’s Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt for the Easter eggs hidden around the nursery and complete the puzzle to win your prize! £2 per child (subject to availability, adult supervision required, not suitable for children under 3 years old). Buy tickets on the day…
