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To arrange your 2027 visit, please contact Geoff Stonebanks by email, by clicking name, or call direct on 01323 899296. |
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We regret that the steep drive and steps to enter the garden mean that disabled wheelchair access is not possible. Other disability access may be possible, so please call to check. |
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The garden will be part of the Gardeners' World 2 for 1 offer in 2027, as it has been since 2016. You MUST present your card on arrival at garden to get discount, sorry NO exceptions, as it's all money for charity.
Gardeners' World card NOT valid for groups of visitors, just single visitors, couples and pairs of friends (4). All monies go to charity. |
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I am available to give talks to horticultural societies or garden groups, either one entitled "From City Courtyard to Seaside Sanctuary", |
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The garden is located right on the 12 & 12a bus routes from Brighton or Eastbourne, alighting at Bishopstone Rd stop, so you can leave the car at home and come by bus! Alternatively, we are a short walk from Bishopstone railway station.
Location map and full directions here.
There will be local artist's work on sale in the garden too.
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National Garden Scheme visits in 2027
All monies raised from garden visits will be on behalf of the National Garden Scheme. NGS celebrate 100 years in 2027.
All National Garden Scheme visitors wishing to visit the garden in 2027 will have to book a private visit on any date, between 7th June and the 1st August costing £7.00, by contacting Geoff Stonebanks direct by email or calling 01323 899296. Cakes £3.50 a portion and beverages £2.50 All served on vintage china on trays in the garden.
2027 cake choices will be posted next year.
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine 2for1 visits in 2027
All GW241 card holders wishing to visit the garden in 2027 will have to book a private visit on any date, between 7th June and the 1st August costing £7.00 for 2 visitors. by contacting Geoff Stonebanks direct by email or calling 01323 899296. Cakes £3.50 a portion and beverages £2.50 All served on vintage china on trays in the garden. Single visitor discount of 50% applies too. Monies from all visits will go to the National Garden Scheme.
I am available to provide 3 different talks on the garden.
BRAND NEW, "Succulent Obsession." A presentation on my growing love of succulents, focussing on those I have growing at Driftwood.
"From City Courtyard to Seaside Sanctuary" (The story of my move from London and creating Driftwood and the charity fundraising)." Gardening By The Sea" (Personal experiences of my gardening by the sea and plants that work well for me.)
It was a real pleasure to welcome Geoff Stonebanks to our gardening club last night. His passion for his garden, and for his succulents, was obvious to all and the evening was a great success. Barbara McNulty, Ifold Garden Group 2nd September 2026
Attendee at East Dean on 10th February 2026, Sarah Louisa Collins: "Great to see you Geoff and what an informative and professional talk; great slides."
Sally Booth, Chair of Patcham Garden Network said after the inaugural Succulent Obsession presentation: "Just a note to say a big thank you for coming to the Patcham Gardening Networks meeting on Wednesday. As always we love your presentations - this one timed to perfection! Your knowledge on plants , particularly for those of us in coastal regions , managing a chalk soil, is so helpful and encouraging." November 2025
Janice Eyers said after a Hardy Plant Society Talk "Excellent talk, we sit at the back and often doze off. No chance of a sleep this afternoon, Geoff was loud and clear and very interesting to listen to." February 2025.
Late 2026 Bookings Wednesday 2nd September 2000: Ifold Garden Club Thursday 17th September 1930: Woodnesborough Garden Club, Kent Thursday 1st October 1930pm: Ovingdean Garden Club Wednesday 7th October 1945pm: Lewes Garden Club
2027 Bookings so far Wednesday 24th February 1430: Biddenden Horticultural Society, Kent Tuesday 6th April 1430: Hellingly WI Tuesday 13th April 1415: East Dean & Friston garden Club