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Saddlescombe Farm Open Day

Discover the Nature, Beauty and History of the South Downs at Saddlescombe Farm. Enjoy farm tours, traditional crafts, liver performances, archaeology, children’s games, craft market and much more.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Saddlescombe is a working farm on the South Downs and is only open to the public on special days.

Enjoy guided tours of this ancient downland farm and discover the rich history of farming here. Take a tour of the Tudor wing of the Manor House and discover the Victorian walled garden.

Meet the flint knapper, take a ride on the pony and trap, have a go at traditional crafts, enjoy live performances and shop at the craft market with local makers from Brighton Etsy.

Bring a picnic or enjoy delicious food and drink from the Wildflower Café

Entry is free, but parking is a suggested donation of £3. Free parking for National Trust members.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Please follow the signs on Saddlescombe Road on the day directing you where to park.

What to bring and wear

Some of the ground is uneven so please wear appropriate shoes.

Accessibility

This is a countryside site so there are slopes, uneven ground, and steps into the building Accessible toilet on site

Other

Dogs on leads welcome