Babylon is a unique destination set on the edge of the Ashdown forest. Offering delicious food and drink, beautiful plants, and a versatile event hire space.

Goats cheese and asparagus salad

Great food

Enjoy our delicious, seasonal menu alongside a range of lunchtime specials using the very best of what is available.

Our seasonal menu

Beautiful plants

The plants we grow at Babylon are useful as well as beautiful. We are mindful of the impact we have on the environment and the contribution our plants make to biodiversity.

The Babylon Nursery

An event space

We host regular events here at Babylon and our location is a stunning and peaceful setting for your own special occasion.

Event hire

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Daffodils at Babylon

Easter opening hours

We’re open all weekend including bank holiday Monday.

Easter opening hours
Good Friday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Easter Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Easter Monday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Babylon is a destination located in East Sussex on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. A place where you can indulge in delicious food in The Kitchen, and find inspiration for your garden in The Nursery set around our 200 metre long greenhouse! Take time to wander through The Shop and browse our carefully chosen range of homeware, outdoor accessories and local art to enhance your home.

Our goal is to create a welcoming destination for the local community and visitors from further afield. A place for meeting friends and a source of inspiration for your home and outdoor space.

We are passionate about protecting the local environment, sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. We are a Pending B Corp – a formal commitment to positively impact our staff, the local community, our customers and our planet.

Book a table

If you want to book a table for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea then please use our reservations system.

For any bookings for tables of more than six people please phone us on 01825 712 300.

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