Birling Gap Plant Fair
From silver ragwort to wild mint, chilli's to runner beans, there will be something for everyone at our annual Birling Gap plant sale.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Pop along to our 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
Artists inspired by the South Downs
Starting from Crowlink car park, join us for this guided walk and follow in the footsteps of some of the many artists who have depicted the Seven Sisters and the surrounding Downland.
Squire, Parson and Shepherd - What life was like living on the Downs
Join us on this guided walk on the Seven Sisters which takes us on a journey through peoples lives on the Downs. A fascinating insight into days gone by.
RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies (Commemorating VJ Day)
Starting at Crowlink car park, 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. PLEASE NOTE - This walk is now SOLD OUT
Coastguards, Smuggling and Shipwrecks
"Brandy for the parson, baccy for the clerk”. Join us for this guided walk on the Seven Sisters and hear about tales of smuggling at Crowlink and the history of the Coastguard station. PLEASE NOTE - this walk is now SOLD OUT.