Merriments Conservatory Cafe and Gardens

12/10/2026

🍂 What's Coming Up at Merriments Cafe & Gardens?

We’ve got plenty coming up at Merriments over the next few weeks, with live music, festive dining, seasonal activities and events for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s what’s coming up in our calendar:

⭐ Friday 23rd October – Drag Bingo Night
An evening of entertainment with Delilah Tickles and Anita Wee. Nearly sold out – last few tickets remaining!

⭐ 26th October – 1st November – Pumpkin Trail
Enjoy a seasonal trail around Merriments Gardens during October half-term.

⭐ Sunday 8th November – Supercar Meet
Join us for a morning of impressive cars, from 10am–12pm.

⭐ From Friday 13th November – Christmas Menu
Our festive dining menu returns, including two special Christmas evenings on Friday 27th November and Friday 11th December. Taking bookings by email.

⭐ Sunday 15th November – Sunday Music Sessions
Join us for our first Sunday Music Session, with Lewis Kemp performing a selection of well-known covers. 1pm - 3pm.

⭐ Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November – Christmas Wreath Making Mornings
Enjoy a festive morning creating your own Christmas wreath to take home.

⭐ Saturday 12th December – Christmas Market
Browse a selection of stalls and enjoy a little Christmas shopping at Merriments.

Whether you're joining us for an event, a bite to eat in the cafe or a stroll around the gardens, we look forward to welcoming you.

For full event details and booking information, visit www.merrimentsgardens.co.uk and head to our News & Events page.

📍 Merriments Cafe & Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex

08/10/2026

✨ Christmas Party Evenings at Merriments Cafe & Gardens

Join us this festive season for one of our two special Christmas dining evenings, perfect for celebrating with friends, family or colleagues.

Enjoy a festive evening in our Cafe with a choice of dishes from our Christmas menu.

🥂Friday 27th November 2026
🥂Friday 11th December 2026

Christmas Menu
⭐ 2 Courses – £28 per person
⭐ 3 Courses – £33.50 per person

Whether you're planning a work Christmas gathering or simply getting together with loved ones, we look forward to welcoming you.

Advance booking is required, and early reservations are recommended.

📍 Merriments Cafe & Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex
📧 [email protected]

🌟 Contact us by email to reserve your table.

To view our Christmas Menu visit our website.

07/10/2026

🍷 A reminder that your Sunday favourite is back – Sunday Roasts at Merriments.

Join us this Sunday for a traditional roast, served from 12pm–3:30pm in our Cafe.

✨ Book your table in advance and enjoy a complimentary small glass of house w**e with your booking, while the offer lasts.

We’ve also updated our daily menu, with new additions including Sharing Chunky Chip Bowls, Signature and Halloumi Burgers, Beef Brisket Jacket Potato and Salt & Pepper Squid. Pop by and discover what’s new.

📍 Merriments Cafe & Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex
📧 [email protected]
Email us or book online to reserve your table.

06/10/2026

👨‍🍳 MEET OUR KITCHEN TEAM – OLLIE

Meet Ollie, one of our chefs here at Merriments!

Ollie’s journey began at a garden centre, where he worked for six years. He then moved on to the Bentley Estate, working in catering for a variety of automotive events and gaining experience in a busy events environment.

After taking a break from the kitchen to pursue other ventures, Ollie soon realised that cheffing was his true passion. He returned to the industry as a chef at The Stag, where he once again catered for automotive events.

🌿 Ollie’s journey has now brought him to Merriments, where he is part of our kitchen team, helping prepare the breakfasts and lunches enjoyed by our customers every day.

06/10/2026

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Merriments ✨

Create your own Christmas wreath and enjoy a relaxed, festive morning at Merriments Cafe and Gardens this November.

Led by Merriments gardener Sarah, our three-hour workshop will guide you through creating a beautiful Christmas wreath to take home and enjoy throughout the festive season.

Your £45 ticket includes everything you need to make your wreath, plus:

☕ Tea or coffee
🥧 Mince pie
🌿 Entry to Merriments Gardens

📅 Saturday 28th November 2026
🕘 9am–12pm
🎟️ £45 per person
👥 Maximum 10 places
📍 Merriments Cafe

With just 10 spaces available, the workshop will be kept small and relaxed, with plenty of guidance along the way.

Advance booking is required and early booking is recommended. Please book via our website.

✨ Join us for a morning of wreath making, festive refreshments and time in the gardens.

Get into the festive spirit at Merriments Cafe and Gardens with our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 28th November 2026. Led by Merriments gardener Sarah, this relaxed three-hour workshop will guide you through creating your own Christmas wreath to take home and enjoy throughout the fest...

05/10/2026

👩‍🍳 MEET OUR KITCHEN TEAM – TARA

Meet Tara, one of our chefs here at Merriments!

Born in Canada, Tara’s career in food began at a café in Ontario before she went on to work as a cook and Sous Chef at the Desert Rose Café. During her time there, Tara even featured in the café’s cookbook!

🍽️ After pursuing a different career abroad, Tara eventually returned to café life before moving to the UK to study w**e with the W**e & Spirit Education Trust. This led to time working at a w**e bar in London, as well as gaining experience at a w**ery in France. 🍷

Tara then moved on to a houseboat on the Thames, where she returned to café work before retraining for a different career and having her first child. Her journey later took her to Los Angeles, and she continued to spend summers in Canada working at a restaurant. After having her second child, Tara’s passion for food continued, and she later ran a food truck in Canada.

Back in the UK, Tara worked in catering for the Horseman and later at a cricket club before joining the kitchen team here at Merriments.

🌿 With experience spanning cafés, restaurants, catering, w**e and even a food truck, Tara has certainly had a varied journey in the food industry. And when she’s not at work, cooking is still a big part of her life – she really does enjoy it every day!

👋 Stay tuned for our next Meet Our Kitchen Team!

05/10/2026

🍂 Something for every day of the week at Merriments this October!

Our NEW weekly deals have arrived, giving you even more reasons to visit the cafe and gardens throughout the week.

⭐ Monday – Cream Tea & Garden Entry
£6 | All day

⭐ Tuesday – Small Breakfast & Tea or Coffee
£11.99 | 8:30am–11:45am
Upgrade to a Big Breakfast for just £3 extra

⭐ Wednesday – Curry of the Week & B**r or Glass of W**e
£12.99 | 12pm–3:30pm

⭐ Thursday – Pie of the Week & B**r or Glass of W**e
£13.99 | 12pm–3:30pm

⭐ Friday – Fish & Chips & B**r or Glass of W**e
£12.99 | 12pm–3:30pm

⭐ Saturday – Merriments Signature Burger & B**r or Glass of W**e
£14.99 | 12pm–3:30pm

⭐ Sunday – Sunday Roast Offer
Receive a complimentary small glass of house w**e with advance Sunday Roast bookings made online or by email.

And there’s plenty happening this October too...

🍂 Saturday 10th October – Autumn Open Day
Enjoy free garden entry, guided tours, plants for sale, children’s activities and more.

💃 Friday 23rd October – Drag Bingo Night
An evening of bingo, entertainment and plenty of fun with Delilah Tickles and Anita Wee.

🎃 Half Term – Week Commencing 26th October
Our Halloween Pumpkin Trail in the gardens begins October half term. Children under 15 years free entry to the gardens.

Whether it’s making the most of our special offers or attending one of our October events, there’s plenty to enjoy at Merriments this month.

📍 Merriments Cafe & Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex

02/10/2026

👩‍🍳 MEET OUR KITCHEN TEAM – TINA

Meet Tina, our Head Chef here at Merriments!

Tina’s career actually began at Barclays before she left to have her twin boys. Her journey into the food industry started at a local pub, where she worked as a manager and helped build up the pub’s kitchen.

🍽️ From there, Tina moved into school catering, progressing to Area Manager, before swapping schools for the seaside and joining a lively beachside cafe.

Her next chapter brought her to Merriments, where she is now our Head Chef, leading the kitchen team and helping create the delicious breakfasts and lunches served in our cafe.

🌿 When she’s not in the kitchen at work, Tina enjoys gardening, yoga and of course, cooking!

Next time you visit Merriments, you’ll know a little more about the team behind the food.

👋 Stay tuned for our next Meet Our Kitchen Team!

01/10/2026

🍷 A glass of w**e on us with your Sunday Roast…

Book your Sunday Roast in advance and enjoy a FREE small glass of house w**e with your booking.

And it’s not just this Sunday - the offer is available across every Sunday Roast while the promotion lasts, giving you the perfect excuse for a cosy Sunday lunch at Merriments.

🍽️ Sunday Roasts served 12pm–3:30pm
📍 Merriments Cafe, Hurst Green
Book online or email [email protected]

Book in advance while the offer lasts! Offer is for advance bookings only and not included with drop ins.

29/09/2026

🍂 Merriments Autumn Open Day – Saturday 10th October

As the days get shorter and Autumn settles in, it can be easy to spend more time indoors and feel a little disconnected. Our Autumn Open Day is an opportunity to get outside, embrace nature and spend time around others who share an interest in gardens and the outdoors.

Whether you’re visiting with friends and family or coming along on your own, everyone is welcome. Join one of our guided tours, explore at your own pace, stop for something to eat in the cafe and enjoy a relaxed Autumn day at Merriments.

🌿 FREE garden entry
🌿 Guided tours at 11am & 3pm
🌿 Plants for sale
🎟️ Free prize draw
🔎 Kids’ ‘Find the Word’
🐾 Dog friendly

Our Cafe will be open with a special Open Day menu, serving breakfast and lunch options.

📅 Saturday 10th October 2026
🕣 8:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Merriments Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex

Come along, meet like-minded people and enjoy everything the gardens have to offer this Autumn.