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.
Great food
Enjoy our delicious, seasonal menu alongside a range of lunchtime specials using the very best of what is available.
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.
An event space
We host regular events here at Babylon and our location is a stunning and peaceful setting for your own special occasion.
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Shhhhhh! The Secret Kitchen is back on March 28th…
Our Secret Kitchen is a regular evening dining event showcasing the skills of our talented chefs. Come along and experience a tasting menu full of seasonal flavours.
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.
Latest news
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Introducing Heath + Down
Have you visited Heath + Down yet? Come and have a browse and say “Hi!” to the lovely Nicky Guymer…
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Keeping Henry busy
This is Henry and he’s been busy making lots of improvements on site recently…
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New chefs in training!
Our first Beginners Cookery Course here at Babylon was a great success.