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.
Conifer Availability list Nov 2017
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, 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
Monthly Pop-up dining and private events/ hire, contact Helen at-
cafe@limecross.co.uk
Join Vicky at Lime Cross and learn how to create a beautiful hanging basket, discovering the fundamentals and how to prolong the life of your basket.
£20.00
This is just the thing to jazz up your patio this summer and once you have the basic knowledge you can plant up many more amazing pots and containers! Join Helen & Vicky for this fun and interactive workshop where you will need no previous gardening experience to attend.
£20.00
Start the day with a sunrise hatha yoga session taught by Gemma Newton-Smith followed by a wild swimming session. Then enjoy a delicious 2 course power brunch at Olive’s Café followed by a walk in the ancient woodland, second hatha yoga session with Kate Gregory & wild swimming, warm up in the wood fired hot tub and end the day with home made cake, tea/ coffee.
£85.00
Enjoy a delicious 2 course power brunch at Olive’s Café followed by a walk in the ancient woodland, hatha yoga session, wild swimming and wood fired hot tub, home made cake, tea/ coffee to finish.
£65.00
Join Vicky at Lime Cross and learn how to create a beautiful hanging basket, discovering the fundamentals and how to prolong the life of your basket. Get your hands dirty and create your own, acquiring skills and knowledge that will aid you for future basket making endeavours. After the completion of your basket the group will retire…
This is just the thing to jazz up your patio this summer and once you have the basic knowledge you can plant up many more amazing pots and containers! Join Helen & Vicky for this fun and interactive workshop where you will need no previous gardening experience to attend. The session will start with an…
Why not bring your children and grandchildren to take part in this year’s Peppa Pig themed 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). Please be advised that Lime Cross Nursery and Olive’s Café…
Located 60 miles from Tokyo is Mount Fuji. The highest point in Japan, the mount is actually three separate volcanoes on top of one another with Fuji at the top. The last time Fuji erupted was over 300 years ago but it is still considered an active volcano. Mt. Fuji boasts a magnificent range of plant…
