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
Join Vicky & Helen for a fun, interactive bulb planting workshop. Explore the nursery, woodland and surrounding gardens planting bulbs as we go.
£20.00
A story of order and disorder, reality and appearance, love and marriage. On a midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves enchanted in the dream-like forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule.
£7.50
This day will be dedicated to our beauty, radiance and grace as women. It is suitable for all levels and ages.
£65.00
A Wonderful day of Pilates, wild swimming, alfresco brunch, woodland walking and sparkling wine in the wood fired hot tub.
£65.00
Job Description The role: Join the Olive’s Café team at Lime Cross Nursery and become part of a creative, fun, hardworking and passionate team working in beautiful surroundings. Lime Cross Nursery is a family run plant nursery and garden centre that has been here since 1946 and is now run by sisters and 3rd generation…
Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Tickets: £7.50 (Children under 16 free) Performance 7:00-8:00 pm, bar opens at 6:00 pm, optional BBQ to follow from 8:00-9:00 pm Join us down by the lake for a story of order and disorder, reality and appearance, love and marriage. On a midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves enchanted in…
Join Vicky & Helen for a fun, interactive bulb planting workshop. Explore the nursery, woodland and surrounding gardens planting bulbs as we go. Vicky & Helen will give tips on where best to plant different bulbs and why, how to plant bulbs, also some suggestions on mixing bulbs and how to create varied heights and…
The time to plant is now! At Lime cross we have over 200 varieties of container grown trees which are best planted in September/October when the ground is warm. Trees are like hibernating animals, fortifying themselves with nutrients before winter, which can then be used to take them through the cold dormant months. Autumn root…
