Welcome to Babylon

Babylon Eco Centre is a unique experience set in five acres on the edge of the Ashdown forest. The garden centre at our core has been established here since 1966.

The Kitchen at Babylon

Babylon is a destination where you can indulge in delicious food in The Kitchen, and find inspiration for your garden in The Nursery set around our two hundred metre long greenhouse. Taking 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.

For restaurant bookings please email thekitchen@babylon.eco, and for garden centre enquiries please email thenursery@babylon.eco.

Latest news

  • Christmas Market

    Christmas Market

    Our first Christmas market was a huge success! Over the weekend of the 23rd – 24th November 2024 we held our first Christmas Market in collaboration with the team at The Clay Studio. Despite the fact that most of the country was trying to avoid storm Bert, we were busy all weekend and the atmosphere…

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  • Heath + Down comes to Babylon

    Heath + Down comes to Babylon

    The workshop here at Babylon is being transformed into a showroom for Nicky Guymer an interior stylist based in East Sussex. We’re really excited about having Nicky here, bringing her energy and enthusiasm to Babylon. Our crack team – ‘Dangerous Dave’ and Henry – are working hard to transform the workshop. Part of the transformation…

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  • Sculptures at Babylon

    Sculptures at Babylon

    Striking and beautiful sculptures by the artist Keith Pettit now in our courtyard.

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