Plant Fair
From silver ragwort to wild mint, chilli's to runner beans, there will be something for everyone at our first Birling Gap plant sale.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Pop along to our first annual plant fair at Birling Gap and pick up your very own piece of this rugged coastal landscape. From silver ragwort and wild mint, found here at Birling Gap, to flowers and vegetables all lovingly grown by the Welcome Team.
All proceeds go towards looking after this special place.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
The plants will be on sale at the gazebo located in the garden next to the Visitor Centre.
- What to bring and wear
The weather can be changeable at Birling Gap so dress appropriately on the day. You may wish to bring a box or tray to carry your purchases.
- Accessibility
There is accessible parking in front of the café, the garden is uneven in places. If you need help please speak to one of the Welcome Team.
- Other
The visitor centre, café and shop will be open from 10am - 5pm as usual.
Upcoming events
Life on the edge - Discover the hidden secrets of Birling Gap
Join us on this free, guided, 45 minute tour to discover the history and future of Birling Gap, as it succumbs to the insatiable appetite of the sea.
Squire, Parson and Shepherd - People of the Downs
Our second guided walk takes us on a journey through people’s lives on the Downs.
RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies (D-Day Commemoration)
Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2. We commemorate 80 years since D-Day.
Coastguards, Smuggling and Shipwrecks
"Brandy for the parson, baccy for the clerk”. Join us for this guided walk and hear about tales of smuggling at Crowlink and about the history of the Coastguard station.