Malling Deanery Arboretum tour

Join members of the Trees Committee of Friends of Lewes for a guided walk around an interesting collection of almost one hundred native and exotic trees, including unusual examples such as a venerable Black Poplar and a Hybrid Wingnut. The trees, largely planted in the 1970s, are in a private garden that used to be part of the grounds of Malling Deanery. They make a valuable contribution to our arboretum town and thanks are due to the owners for permission to visit their grounds.

An experienced and knowledgeable arboriculturalist, on the Lewes Urban Arboretum team will lead this popular tour of the facinating arboretum.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

14.30

Sunday 13 September:

14.30

Location & directions

St Michael the Archangel Church, Church Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2JL

Directions:

The walk commences outside St Michael the Archangel Church, the church of South Malling located in Church Lane, Malling. The church is walking distance from the town centre along the east side of the river and then via footpaths on the edge of Malling Brooks playing field by a path just the other side of the bridge to the former Lewes to Uckfield railway line.

Contact on day:

[email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

There is a high demand for all the walking tours organised as part of the Lewes Heritage Open Days Festival. Should you find that you are unable to participate in a particular walk or tour please cancel your booking ASAP. Out of respect to the leader of the walk and the organisers, if you can’t make the walk on the day please get a message to the organisers so that your place can be offered to others. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are acceptable.

Booking website:

https://friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2026/

Booking opens:

20 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk is unsuitable for people with mobility issues as it involves uneven ground. All participants are requested to wear stout and waterproof footwear and have protective clothing should inclement weather be encountered. Much of the site has established ground vegetation and therefore for everyone's comfort it is recommended that the temptation to wear shorts is resisted.

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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