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Stoneywish Nature Reserve

Stoneywish Nature Reserve

Within sight of the Downs and close to the village of Ditchling, the 50 acres of Stoneywish offer a magical retreat from the rush of modern living. Bring a picnic and relax with the whole family!

  • Play/Picnic Area: the perfect space for children's imaginative play
  • Easy-access Nature Walk encompassing wetland,woodland and meadow habitats
  • Sarsen Stone Circle
  • Smallholding: herb and veggie gardens inspired by the Shaker Movement with free range farm animals and open exhibitions
  • The Emett Hut: a display celebrating the life and work of local cartoonist and inventor Rowland Emett
  • Children's Nature Corner

Also at our Visitor Centre:

  • Exhibitions from our archive of historical local photographs
  • Room and garden for hire for daytime functions Basic Camping available in adjoining field
  • Gift shop selling ices and cold drinks
  • Disabled facilities

Camping at Stoneywish: 

All you need is a tent and a spirit of adventue!  Experience the magic of true camping in the country: bats and moonlight at night and the dawn chorus at dawn!  Full details are on our website. 

You are never too old for Stoneywish. Come and experience it for yourselves!

For further details please visit our website - www.stoneywish.co.uk  (click on link below).

Phone us on 01273 843498

Email:  stoneywishnaturereserve@gmail.com

Website:  www.stoneywish.co.uk
Categories:  Countryside, Village History
Updated:  6 Aug 2021

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