Tour of the Bradbury den, at the Chailey Heritage Foundation

Visit an Award-Winning Project: The Bradbury Den, located at the Chailey Heritage FoundationJoin fellow Sussex Heritage Trust supporters for a special opportunity to visit The Bradbury Den, one of the winners of this year's Public & Community Award and Eco Award.Wednesday 28 October 11.00am-12.30pmAbout The Bradbury Den
The Bradbury Den is an educational learning space created to bring the whole community together through Patchwork Farm. Officially opened by the Royal Patron of Chailey Heritage Foundation, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, in June 2026, the Den provides an innovative indoor/outdoor environment designed to enrich the experiences of the children and young people supported by Chailey Heritage Foundation, while creating new opportunities for local schools and community groups.The sustainable, low-carbon building uses locally sourced materials and provides a space where visitors can learn about the environment, biodiversity and how a farm is run through teamwork and cooperation. The building is complemented by a beautiful Sightsavers sensory garden, which featured at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.The Visit
The team at Chailey Heritage Foundation will welcome visitors for a guided tour and share the thinking, skills and sustainable approaches behind this award-winning project.During the visit, you will have the opportunity to:Tour The Bradbury Den and discover how the space is used by children and young people, as well as local schools, businesses and community groups.
Learn more about the traditional construction techniques used, including straw bale walls and strock bricks.
Explore the use of local materials, low-carbon energy and biodiversity improvements across the site.
Visit the Sightsavers Chelsea Flower Show sensory garden, now located within the Den's outdoor space.
Discover how the new facility fits within the wider context of Patchwork Farm and Chailey Heritage Foundation.This is a fantastic opportunity to see an award-winning project first-hand, meet the people behind it and discover how thoughtful design, traditional construction techniques, sustainability and community engagement have come together to create The Bradbury Den.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.