South Downs in Mid Sussex

We don't go so much since the restaurant offers on the app have changed. Now finding other places with better offers. The cake is definitely getting smaller. We think it's funny how they try to make the cake look bigger by putting it on smaller plates. The coffee could be better. The staff are lovely particularly in the restaurant. Toby and kiera are always happy to help. Plenty to see as this is one of the bigger garden centres. A good selection of products.

So as part of their ongoing commitment to offering great value and rewarding loyalty, Tates has listened to customer feedback and made some improvements to Tates Rewards. As such they are stopping the weekly Buy One Get One Free hot drink offer and you now have to buy 9 hot drinks and get the 10th free. I cannot believe that customer feedback suggested this as an improved offer. It is clearly nothing more than a measure intended to increase profitability and a slap in the face for customer loyalty. Pretending that this is what customers prefer is disgraceful, underhand and a complete lie

My wife and I really enjoyed our tea and coffee. Toby spent a bit of time with us although being busy. He made us feel welcome. Many thanks for such lovely staff

My wife and i enjoyed our coffee here. Millie was lovely. Very cheerful and good with customers. Sally was also very helpful locating a scone when I thought they had run out. Great place And lovely staff.

Garden centre is fine, but the restaurant and coffee bar is chaotic. There are generally massive queues and the ordering system is a shambles. The staff are lovely and the food is good, but badly let down by the systems in place. We’ve often gone for food and left due to the queues and waiting times.

Visited with my wife. Kiera is very polite and helpful, she never takes offence if you have a complaint. Sally made me a lovely Mocha. My wife said her Americano was better than usual. Although very busy Sally made time to talk to my wife and I. Very disappointed with the cleanliness of glasses. (Photos) We always take wipes to clean cutlery and glasses. A new dish washer is needed I think. Love the app and the offers, it definitely keeps us coming

Visited with my wife. Sally made me a lovely Mocha. Coffee Americano (No milk) my wife said it was better than usual and a full cup. Although very busy Sally made time to talk to my wife and I. Very disappointed with the cleanliness of glasses. (Photos) We always take wipes to clean cutlery and glasses. A new dish washer is needed I think. Love the app and the offers, it definitely keeps us coming back.

Garden centre is chaotic at best. Very little for gardens and pricey. Coffee at the small cafe awful. Can't speak for bigger restaurant.

I love pies! My favourite is steak and kidney. Yesterday I purchased two steak and kidney pies from the fresh food counter, which my wife and I had for dinner. The pastry had such a strong taste of butter that it was inedible. There was not a single piece of kidney in either pie, or even a flavour of kidney. The consistency of the filling was ok but there was an unpleasant, artificial taste to it. Honestly the worst meat pie I have eaten. It has certainly put me off buying any more goods from the fresh food counter.

Visited with my wife. Mocha - nice. Americano - nice. Carrot and orange cake - dry and crumbly. Fortunately Olivia was kind enough not only to give us a listening ear but also took the cake back, returned with flapjack (which we asked for) and apologized when it wasn't even her fault. She didn't make the cake. Great customer service.

Large garden centre with a lot to see The restaurant is nice. Megan is lovely, always happy to help. She does a great mocha. The app is a great way to get a bargain especially in the restaurant.

We were given a voucher for afternoon tea, it was wonderful. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, so many cakes we had to bring some home, as much tea as we wanted. Very friendly helpful staff that made the experience so enjoyable. If you want to treat someone I would highly recommend, or maybe just treat yourself.

Nice, large garden centre. Lots to see as these places seem to sell more than just gardening bits. The restaurant let's it down as they always run out of fruit scones, the pieces of cake are getting smaller and smaller and the coffee is terrible. I think we will stick with old barn nurseries. Hands cross.

Great place. Maia was really helpful in the restaurant. She made our visit really special. Many thanks for great staff.

As garden centres go, this is one of the best. The cafe is good too, the food is fresh and value for money with a few different seating areas and a play area for kids.

Nice place to have a wander around, as most garden centres it is expensive. They have a loyalty card which gives some good offers and often take advantage of a buy one get one free coffee. Plants we have had from here have grown well. We prefer to sit outside with a coffee and there is quite a bit of space except at the rear they have installed a really annoying kids zone animal which plays a song!! Fine if you have younger children to entertain. Queues at tills can be slow in the main shop but in the food shopping area, service is quick and like the butter zone and pasties etc, the sausages are lovely! All in all we enjoy a visit here to see what new things they have on offer. Best of the 3 tates centres in the area in our opinion.

Really enjoyed using the cafe, serving a good range of breakfasts, light lunches, sweets and savouries. Reasonable prices as well, served in pleasant surroundings. Clean tables and friendly staff. In the main store there is a smaller cafe with a bigger range of cakes, next to a nice art gallery. There is an outside patio for your dog with tables and chairs. Will visit again

Each year for the last few years, we've ended a walk along the South Downs with lunch in The Barn. We do also go there during the year. The staff, food and service are excellent and haven't let us down ovover the years. Please keep it up.

Cutlery in restaurant is absolutely disgustingly dirty. They charge high quality restaurant prices and so need to deliver similarly high quality service. Clean cutlery isn't too much to ask.

Visited here for lunch with wife and grandson. We all opted for the breakfast bap with 2 rashers of bacon and a fried egg. It arrived quickly but was surprised when my 12 year old grandson said he didn't like the taste as he really likes bacon. My wife said it had a strange taste and I have to agree with her. It was a soapy taste which was not very nice at all. At a cost of £18.75 for 3 bacon baps, 2 teas and a bottle of coke it was a big disappoinment. As we visit this garden centre quite frequently I'll have to remember to avoid this. On our way out of the centre I paid a visit to the gents and that too could be improved as it stunk in there. They really need some air freshners in there where as all they had was a reed diffuser which was empty. Maybe we shall have to avoid this place in future.

Today I went to Tates with my family. I had an Egg Mayo Sandwich, I started eating the sandwich then checked inside & see several green parasites crawling on the leaves that were inside the sandwich. They were not apologetic, only offered to refund the sandwich. Tiny green long parasites, which I’m sure some people would not see. Salad had obviously not been cleaned. BEWARE they use this salad on plates as garnish as well. Absolutely disgusting 🤮

Stopped of at the cafe for a coffee etc, I know this restaurant is a bit hit and miss, this time it’s a miss. I ordered pancakes with fruit n maple syrup, you can tell the person who put it in the microwave overcooked it, it was very rubbery that if you threw it on the floor it bounce right back, 2 coffees were weak and warm. Shame really as always enjoyed lunch there but will not be returning to restaurant.

Users of cafe or those not buying anything are unable to leave garden centre without queuing behind shoppers at the tills. Told by staff 'we have no exits for people not buying anything, you have to wait in queue behind those who are.' Why make...

Four of us came here for lunch. The food as usual was good and reasonably priced but their prices for drinks are crazy. Be warned we paid £4.60 for 2 bottles of Coca Cola and £3.90 for a pot of tea for 2. For the...

Normally my kids and I love this place, and although some food items are a bit overpriced there is not usually much to complain about. It was our first visit since the lockdown, and there had been a few changes. The staff were obviously working...

We've recently visited Tates several times this month and found staff extremely helpful in choosing our garden furniture, exchanging a faulty chair without any hassle and delivering our new shed(plastic) fully built as husband disabled. Thank you for everything, made our experience with you an...

I was considering going to make a purchase, but with C19 Was concerned, So I phoned the garden centre and spoke to Alison of the management team, well a long wait in pleasant car park, all my fears went by the well organised way they...

A good place for social exclusion walks in these trying times. Lots of space and mostly beautiful views.

Warm and very friendly with ample easy free parking. No long wait to be served. No trouble finding a free table.Extremely good food and served without or delay.

came here for lunch this afternoon and it was very busy, had trouble finding a table but the staff were more than helpful and even carried my tray. we ordered the burger and chips and my wife had a breakfast which were both fantastic. we...

We recently popped in here for breakfast. Nicely cooked. Ideal little play area for toddlers if the weather is good.

We were staying in a Lodge adjacent to this Garden Centre and could not believe its size, its array of different types of purchasing opportunities nor its restaurants. Loved the breakfasts and came a number of times during the week we stayed. Loved the variety...

Dear Katie, I write to thank you and your restaurant crew for making our Christmas Dinner visit on the 25 November a very special occasion. We had a table for 10 booked (amended to 9) for 1pm and when our group arrived we were delighted...

I came here with a friend we ordered to Full English Breakfast costing £5.95 each as I am allergic to eggs I said could I have an extra sausage I was told no they couldn't do that when asked why they just said they couldn't...

I would have given this restaurant five stars for the main meals (which looked wonderful) however we came for an afternoon cup of tea and a piece of cake only to discover that they do not cater for people like my wife who has a...

Staying with friends in Patcham We decided to visit the South Downs Garden centre for breakfast. Three cooked breakfast (one a veggie) rarebit and pancakes and bacon Unfortunately the order arrived wrong which meant one of are party having to eat on there own. Food...

Very nice family lunch but such a pity the noise carries so badly you can't hear yourself think. Lovely walk around the garden centre otherwise.

2nd time eating here in main restaurant. We won't be back. Awful food. All day breakfast and a beef burger. Both tasteless. Very, VERY noisy. Screaming kids (during school time and it was a late lunch, so go figure!). The open beamed ceiling just amplifies the noise.

We have eaten here on many occasions and I have consequently even written a good review. But the last 2 times we have eaten here it has been terrible food so it’s not a one off. Both times we were served as soon as we sat down so the food must have been pre-cooked. The chips were soggy and very few on the plate both times and the eggs cold and over cooked and the burger the last time seemed tike it was one that had been left over and cooked again to warm it up, as even my dog would have had trouble eating it. We spoke to a waitress who was not interested. So we filled in a complaint form each and they have not even replied to us. Avoid at all costs!

We have eaten here often and I have even written a good review. But the last two times we have eaten here it has been terrible food so it’s not the first time. Both times we were served as soon as we sat down so the food must have been pre-cooked. The chips were soggy and very few on the plate both times, the eggs cold and over cooked and the burger the last time seemed like it was one that had been recooked to warm it up, so very tough and totally tasteless. We spoke to a waitress who was not interested. So we filled in a complaint form each but they have not even replied to us. Avoid at all costs as the plates are smaller than they used to be and the food is spread out. £23 for 2 rubbish burger sans soggy chips is not worth coming back for.

We took our granddaughter to have lunch. I ordered a hamburger, not cheap. I could have mended my shoes with it. Stale tough dry and over cooked. The bun was dry at the bottom. My wife had Cheesy Nachos. Looked awful and not quite sure when the cheese was melted on them. My granddaughter had Pizza and chips, uninspiring no salad garnish. She picked at it and left it.

I went to purchase a few bits for my dogs and saw a display of Poppy bird feeders marked at £4.99 down from £7.99. There were two types on display and I choose the one I wanted. At the till I was served by a very chatty lady and we discussed crochet.

I took a group of 12 older people on a minibus trip from the St. Vincent's Community Centre, Tower House in Brighton.

Recently built and vast improvement on previous coffee shop. £1.85 for a small 1 tea bag pot was cheap compared to some Garden centres. Acoustics are a nightmare. Excellent toilet facilities. Staff pleasant and attentive.

We walked the whole of the South Downs Way in June 2019. The area around Brighton and towards Eastbourne, including Seven Sisters Country Park, is stunning. Some of the best views I've seen anywhere in the world. Highly recommended for walkers.

Went here for breakfast and hot drink as we had a voucher for £5. Very pleasant staff and meal arrived quickly. Breakfast was 2 hash browns, 2 bacon, 1 egg, baked beans and a sausage. Very good value but I have to say that I thought the sausage had a lot of cereal in it. Would go again

Usually no problems when we eat in the Café/Restaurant - really tasty food and courteous staff BUT, today was different. We were looking to buy a water feature for the garden but as lunch was coming to an end, thought we’d better eat first.

My daughter and i enjoyed a very good afternoon tea. Great mix of sandwiches which included coronation chicken, egg mayonnaise and salmon with cream cheese, 2 large scones - jam and cream. Cakes were lemon drizzle and coffee and walnut. Plus a sort of eton mess. All served with a large pot of tea. Scones were a little dry.

I'm not sure why I can't find South Downs Nurseries as an actual garden centre on Tripadvisor?!

We had the afternoon tea for our lunch, in this busy cafe. There is always a little bit of a wait to get to the counter but is worth the wait

There are hundreds of tracks and paths criss crossing the landscape in East and West Sussex ..all easily accessible by train , bus or car . Lots of guides to help you research walks and amenities . Go plan and enjoy .

The Barn is a beautiful Building. The restaurant is very good. Even if there is a queue it moves very quickly and the quality of the food is excellent. The menu is extensive and caters for all tastes, dietary requirements and the service is quick so highly recommended

Get out and about, enjoy the great outdoors, see the sights and views over this great open space. Take your time and don't rush as there's loads to take in and see.

I visited the Barn restaurant today the staff were very polite and friendly, there is a great choice of food and cakes very clean and nice seating areas.

I have visited South Downs on more than one occasion and each time I find its really surprisingly good. From full English breakfast to Sunday Roasts it’s all been good my current favourite is the Gourmet Burger a very pleasant meal. Even the coffee is good both in taste and value I really recommend you experience what’s on offer here I don’t think you will be disappointed

We were visiting with a lady that suffers with dementia, she finds noise quite frightening, so I phoned ahead to book a table. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. We arrived and they had reserved a perfect table away from the noisier areas. The food was great, didn't take long to arrive. The staff were pleasant. Toilets were perfect for someone in a wheelchair. Thank you. Plus the garden centre is excellent.

I purchased gluten-free green tea and lime cake, it was extremely dry and unpleasant tasting. I took it back for a refund and was told that’s what gluten free cake is like. Well that’s just not true. Coeliac’s do not have to put up with sub standard dry tasteless food anymore.

Really, having read some of the reviews here, I can't believe how miserable some people are - this is a café in a garden centre not The Savoy! You aren't going to get bow-tied waiters showing you to your seat and if the staff accidently over-charge you, it's a genuine error - get over yourselves! This is a frequent haunt of mine, and my friends, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Get a life chaps! You need something to worry about!

This was our first visit here and it was really enjoyable . In addition to interesting indoor selection of items there was a first class selection of plants outside. We had an enjoyable coffee hot chocolate fruit scone and lemon drizzle cake. There were two outside areas to sit and the one surrounded by a small garden was really lovely . There is a children’s area to play and in the small garden a lovely mosaic showing areas of interest in Sussex e.g. the Long Man of Wilmington. There was a small art exhibition with exquisite paintings and the big surprise being a museum of gardening which was free . All in all a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours .

With the small cafe and the main restaurant (with outside seating on both sides) this is a busy place but somehow we always find a decent seat. This time had great “Mac & Cheese”

Had cold drink and chorizo scotch egg the best ihave ever had. The staff always grumpy in the café and on till in side shop

Accepting that a bank holiday lunchtime is a busy time but there is no excuse for not charging the customer correctly. The order was not that difficult, two coffees and two panini's and I hope that I can still add four figures up in my head. The first attempt overcharged me by over £3. The second then increased that to an over-charge of £9. Eventually another member of staff stepped in and got it right. When asked as to why it was wrong no explanation. The young assistant looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Very rude customer behind me complaining that I was holding her up did not help. Well if I was charged correctly I would not have held her up. Would she overpay ? This to me appears to be another example of an outlet using young staff who cannot seem to cope or sadly add up. To me it is a short-sighted policy.

We called in here quite late in the afternoon for drinks as a family.

We decided to try here for lunch. The restaurant was very busy.

We arrived at 12.20pm and the resteraunt seemed very busy so we thought it would take ages to be fed but we were really pleased when the food came out really quickly nd beautifully prepaired

It's fair to say that I would give the restaurant a higher rating as the food was really good, we ordered the Welsh rarebit which was absolutely lovely, very filling and nicely presented but the atmosphere not only in the restaurant but the whole of the garden centre can only be described as soulless and definitely lacking in any atmosphere whatsoever. The garden centre is cavernous and without much direction or well displayed pockets of interest - the restaurant is very noisy due to the high ceilings and again, very open space.

We often visit here for Coffee.. & thought we would try their lunch.

The Christmas display was wonderful, we came christmas eve so the sales had started. We had lunch, a lil pricey but came really quick and was very tasty. For some reason as its so huge its very noisy, hard to relax, the only fault, which cannot be helped. Come here regularly and will be back for more sales in a few days xxx

We visited today to see Father Christmas and have a coffee in the cafe.

Last Wednesday I popped into the garden centre with my elderly mother in law to have some lunch and a look round the Christmas gifts and food hall. Firstly the restaurant was so packed, that we could not get a seat - so we ventured to the cafe which is located in the food hall. The choice of food was very limited, we ended up with a Cornish pasty each, explaining to the person that took our money about how full the restaurant was. We paid and sat down and then started noticing that food was being ordered from the restaurant for people sitting in the cafe - it would of been nice if that had been suggested to us when we ordered the pasties!

We visit quite often and find that the garden centre bit is very good

I went here for the Christmas Lunch on Friday 24th. There were 12 of us. We had pre-booked.

This big Garden Centre is worth visiting, it has a large car park with disabled parking bays. There is an excellent selection of garden tools, plants & Christmas gifts. Although I have not eaten here, only had a hot drink, there were plenty of customers having a main meal when I visited. The Restaurant is large & serves hot & cold food, snacks, drinks etc there is good wheelchair access to all areas in the Garden Centre & Restaurant, including disabled toilet facilites. The staff are very friendly helpful. At the main entrance there are stalls selling excellent fresh fruit & vegetables.

Had a lovely lunchtime visit to the restaurant. Cod and chips was cooked and presented very well, generous serving was too big to finish.

I went with a large party for tea, we were served efficiently and the tea I had, Earl Grey, tasted very good indeed. There was ample seating .

Highly recommend this place for reasonably priced garden items and a brilliant restaurant, fast service and brilliant food.. Staff are friendly and helpful.

4 of us went here for lunch today. The cafe has a large range of food available. We placed our order and found a table. About 10 minutes later our meals arrived all freshly cooked and piping hot. The cafe was resonably busy but we were not rushed or hurried at all. Cracking lunch. Well done!

A necessary garden resource but its cavernous interior and unexciting range of plants persuade us only to make quick in-and-out visits for essentials. Plus points are the parking and the South Downs museum at the back.

Ok - it does not open early - we were there at 11.But fantastic eggs Benedict.Super restaurant.Good food.All upper market so do not expect bargain basement cafe style.Great for kids and choice of indoor or outdoor seating.Our 3rd visit.

We visited, primarily, for a drink and a bite to eat. There were A boards and other signs advertising Cream Tea week and, especially, Cream Tea Sunday. We decided to have a cream tea each. On ordering we were told that they had "run out" of scones. Not wanting a larger cake we ordered just a drink of tea. Whilst this was very nice, I noticed that my teapot lid was chipped. On closer inspection, it was quite badly cracked. Not what I would expect from a place like this.In the garden centre itself, prices were on the whole dear. I recognised many things, which would be available at far nearer their recommended retail price, than they are here.

We hadn't been here in a while and were very pleasantly surprised. This place is huge (the garden centre) and is great for a good browse around. There is something for everyone here and when you have finished shopping there is a choice of 2 cafes.Out the very back is a foodie barn and more shopping stalls. A deli, bakery and coffee shop. If you carry on there is a large restaurant with an expansive menu.From scones to a full cooked meal.My husband and I went for the English breakfast and it came quite promptly. One order has a small mistake but it was rectified immediately. Plenty of it and it was tasty.All eaten in the sun in their new courtyard, but also plenty of seating inside too.We will certainly visit again.

This is a really big garden centre with a whole range of things ans more to see. The craft shop at the rear offers a variety of courses in a purpose built unit. The cafe is really good took. We'll laid out and plenty of outside seating for the summer months. There's an interesting menu to cater for all tastes, at a very reasonable price.

I like to spend a few hours here shopping for presents and having lunch. The food hall is always great to look around and had some unusual and high quality products. Staff are friendly. Lovely afternoon tea. Food isn't the highest quality or the cheapest but it's a cafe not a restaurant.

the south Down restaurant is ideal for eating with children. There is a play area both inside and out. The food and service are good

Love garden centre cafes on the whole, albeit some can be a little pricey. We stopped off at this place and we were so glad we did. There is the main restaurant which is in a lovely setting, good choices of food, tables clean, service good. I had the cream tea which was so filling, definately worth £4.50.If you wanted a quicker stop then there is a smaller cafe in the shop area and I will try that next time. Appears more reasonable with a lovely selection of cakes and savouries. Definately recommended

We found a shard of glass at the bottom of my glass which i had just finished drinking from. We spoke to the supervisor and told her, she then called the manager. The manager came over without apologising and said it could happen to anyone. We were speechless and then she said, with an attitude, that there was nothing she could do (to prevent it happening). So we suggested that maybe an apology would be a good idea. Eventually, as she walked away, she unconvincingly said sorry. This not the first time there has been an issue here. The last time i was overcharged for lunch. I will not be returning here any time soon. Hassocks has a wide selection of other cafes.

A nice experience and very nice lunch. Good selection and good value for money. The staff are always very cheerful and polite.It was busy, the cafe was virtually full, as it was half term, but despite this service was quick and food arrived within 20 mins, ( we were warned). (A note therefore to Garden Pride in Ditchling which is not at the same level anymore)

10 .30 is late for the coffee shop to open and early to close at 3.00. Quite a few people waiting for coffee shop to open at 10.20. Female assistant standing with her arms folded looking miserable. Why was it not opened with a queue of people.?You welcome dogs and provide somewhere to sit outside , but if you are on your own you cannot have anything to eat or drink. Look at Rushfields they have dedicated staff for their outside area complete with canopy and gas heater.. Prefer to eat there and meet friends.

Light and airy cafe joined to excellent garden centre.Helpful,pleasant staff.We enjoyed our lunch and will continue to use next time we visit the garden centre.

We love this garden centre. Always interesting, reasonably priced items in the shop. Plenty of plants/pots/sheds to look at. Pet section is well stocked. The best bit is the lovely restaurant. Food is excellent, decor impressive and service very good. The round tables with 4 chairs are too small, try to get a square table! I can recommend the ham and cheese toastie.., delicious! Lots of cakes to choose from, reasonably priced, generous sizes. Car park is large. Toilets at the entrance, in the restaurant and in the little gallery.

Ordered the restaurant breakfast option. It arrived with food just warm & plate stone cold. I expect any restaurant that's taking my hard-earned money to get this very basic requirement right. Surely it shouldn't be difficult in this day & age for a fairly new restaurant with its equally fairly new kitchens to get this aspect right - should it ??... Yours, Very Disappointed.

My first visit to the cafe and I 'll be back. Lovely purpose-built with high ceilings and beautiful beams. Enormous cafe with good menu. Very smart furnishings and food arrived quickly during busy Sunday lunch. Had to queue to order. Lots to see in the garden centre. Very relaxing visit.

Have been looking for a lit blossom festive tree so my wife and I decided to stop at this garden centre .The car park was particularly very busy .at the front was a very well stocked green grocers with good produce .We entered the establishment and was greeted by a member of staff who was very courteous and knowledgeable about the products that this store stocked.We told him what we were looking for and he led the way to where the item was.We chose the tree and he very kindly took it to the till area for us .The name of that staff member was Adrian Obrian I would like to thank him for a great experience of south downs nurseries. And also Stephen w/o served at the till .Our thanks Chris and Sharon

South Downs garden centre has always been a mish mosh of garden centre fare. Fresh fruit and veg at the front (pretty good value), crazy Christmas display at this time of year, pets section has some unusual stuff and is great for kids, plants are very good, garden statues section is pretty extreme.By far the best thing though (when it's not too busy) is the new barn that has been built at the rear which contains an awesome (if expensive) deli, space for local artists and some permanent/temporary displays, and a spacious and well stocked restaurant...not cheap but definitely a good place to come for tea or a snack. Indoor and outdoor seating and lots of it.

We stopped off on the way home. They have a great local produce shop with a good selection of Ale,Cider,wine a Cheese counter Deli and cakes etc. Nice staff and plenty of things to spend money on. Also a pet section. We did not use the cafe but maybe another time. Worth a look if passing

Popped for breakfast... Had the full English with a diet coke and latte.Service was great and food really good. Great setting and very clean.

The Barn cafe at the garden centre is a great place to meet. Lovely clean and friendly environment. The negative for me may be through the choices that I made on the food. My toastie had a bit of a strange taste and the soup was a bit gloopy. However many people were tucking in and obviously enjoying their food so I think I must give it the benefit of the doubt. As I said, it's a good central place to meet so I will be back again.

My Husband and I were given a voucher for a cream tea because of an incident we were involved in at the Garden Centre. We were very grateful and yesterday we went to have our cream tea. Wherever I have had cream teas before they have consisted of sandwiches, cakes, scones and a pot of tea. The service was appalling. One girl was more concerned with eating and drinking herself. Another member of staff was shouting through an opening to find out what the customers wanted. After handing over the voucher I was told to put two scones, butter and jam on two plates. Another member of staff made a pot of tea for us. When we sat down I realised there was no cream. I went back and found some clotted cream at the end of its sell by date. I was a bit worried as it had a crust on the top. The whole thing was a shambles. Sort your staff out and advertise your cream teas as scones and a pot of tea please!!!!

Fortunate to live very close by, I walk with my dogs here four times a week. You can walk as far or a short a distance and the scenery is never the same two days in a row. Often walk from the Jack and Jill Windmills to Devils Dyke and back which is around a 12 mile walk. Early in the morning and at dusk you often see deer, and birds of prey can be seen at anytime. If you are new to the South Downs, would advise caution before letting them off lead if taking dogs until you are sure there are no sheep or cattle grazing close by. I have also over the years ridden horses across the Downs, and there are some great rides and trails for horse riders.

We often visit South Downs for a breakfast on a Monday morning and it's always very good. Good sized portions and well cooked. You can ask for your egg to be just as you like it. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful plus the prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is also great. It feels a very friendly and relaxed plact to eat. They also have toys for children and wi-fi.