Adress:
Holland Nursery
Toddington Lane
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 7PP
Overview:
The nurseries are located on the picturesque south coast of England 5 km from the fishing port of Littlehampton. The nurseries grow strawberries, raspberries and blackberries for picking April to June and September to November which is when most of the work is available. This work profile suits a lot of people who like to take a break in July / August to return home to see family and friends before the second pick later in the year. However for those who wish to stay for a longer period of time there is work throughout the summer months in the husbandry departments and on one of our other local farms. The fruit is grown in Glass houses and poly tunnels which offer excellent warm, clean and dry working conditions throughout the year.
Size: 44 acres
Work at farm:.
We grow and pick Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries. Strawberries are grown on the table top systems, which makes them much easier to pick. Also raspberries and blackberries can be picked from standing.
Leisure:
Every year we organise for our employees trips to interesting places and other types of entertainment.
Bowling and paintball are the most popular.
June 2011, day out at Thorpe Park- one of the biggest theme parks in the UK. We had a really nice time!
Meet our team:
HN Cultural Team
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Champion Pickers Spring 2011
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HN Team Spring 2011
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Nearest town:
Littlehampton is a town located close to our farm, there are shops and other commercial premises such as banks and restaurants.
If you are looking for entertainment, there to numerous bars and discos. On the sea side there is a cinema and theatre.
Harbour Park:
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Littlehampton is lucky to have two contrasting beaches to offer visitors. The East Beach is traditional sand and shingle and perfect for families. And the West Beach is more tranquil with abundant wildflowers and sand dunes on the shingle beach.
On the seafront is Harbour Park amusement centre – an all-weather adventure village offering family fun for visitors of all ages. A Seafront Promenade Train runs between Coastguards Tower and Norfolk Gardens. Littlehampton Miniature Railway runs between Mewsbrook Park and Norfolk Gardens.
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About Harbour Park
The Harbour Park area is a modern, high standard family Amusement Park in a delightful "New England" fishing village. The mouth of the River Arun runs adjacent to the Park and offers one of the best places for crabbing in the UK.
Our fantastic spread of indoor & outdoor attractions makes Harbour Park an all weather location. Parents can enjoy Britain's booming cafe culture in our own Harbour Cafe, whilst the youngsters burn off steam in the indoor Kingdom of Fun. Similarly, the whole family can literally walk off the beach and enjoy our selection of juvenile, children and thrill rides, as well as other attractions, which include Panning for Gold and Adventure Golf.
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Boats can be chartered from the moorings at Littlehampton Marina to access excellent fishing and scuba diving.
To find out more about the town’s maritime and local history, visit Littlehampton Museum in the town centre.
There is a fantastic range of water and land based activities – guaranteed to exhilarate and exhaust all the family! Try indoor swimming, badminton and squash at the Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre, tennis, bowls & golfing options - from a Seaside Links course to putting, pitch & putt, adventure & crazy golf. Visit the Oyster Pond Boating Lake where you can hire a pedal boat. For the really adventurous, try kite-surfing off the shores of Littlehampton for the ultimate buzz.
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The Town Centre offers a variety of shops, restaurants and bars. For entertainment, pop into the seafront Windmill Theatre & Cinema Complex.
Just 10 minutes drive way from Holland & Zuider Zee Nurseries is the historic town of Arundel with its famous castle.
It is The Heart of the South Downs
Arundel is a market town rich in history and culture, spanning the River Arun between the magnificent South Downs and the Sussex coastline, just waiting to be discovered.
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Arundel's shops include contemporary art, antiques, homeware, gifts, a great delicatessen, organic food, ladies' designer clothing, jewellery, walking sticks, old model vehicles, Teddy bears, Britain's only marble collectors' shop and even an expedition outfitters who claim to have the best choice of walking boots in Northern Europe!
Arundel has many restaurants to choose from including Chinese, Indian, Italian and French with many ingredients sourced locally from fruit and vegetables to Selsey lobsters.
Many of the pubs and contemporary wine bars offer great food and a friendly welcome.
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Architecture: The Norman Castle and Gothic Cathedral dominate Arundel's majestic skyline and tower above the surrounding ancient woodland and downland offering a striking focal point, from all directions, to the town.
The town centre streets are lined with Georgian and Victorian buildings housing tea-shops, restaurants, galleries and shops, all within easy walking distance of each other.
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Arundel's shops include contemporary art, antiques, homeware, gifts, a great delicatessen, organic food, ladies' designer clothing, jewellery, walking sticks, old model vehicles, Teddy bears, Britain's only marble collectors' shop and even an expedition outfitters who claim to have the best choice of walking boots in Northern Europe!
Arundel has many restaurants to choose from including Chinese, Indian, Italian and French with many ingredients sourced locally from fruit and vegetables to Selsey lobsters.
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There is also a lively farmers' market in the centre of town selling a variety of local fresh produce. The market is on the third Saturday of every month.
Since 2004 Arundel has been a "Fair Trade" town by making a commitment to supporting Fairtrade and using products with the FAIRTRADE Mark
Local Attractions:
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Arundel Castle and Gardens and Cathedral of Our Lady and St Philip Howard offer plenty of history to explore.
You can find out more about the town's colourful and lively past at the Arundel Museum History Store or take a great walk around the town streets at your own pace on your very own Arundel Audio historical tour. This is available to hire from the Visitor Information Centre.
If the culture and shopping were not enough, there are also plenty of attractions and leisure pursuits in and around Arundel.
The best way to relax and enjoy the river is on a River Arun Cruise from the Arundel Boat Yard. As the River Arun winds its way around the town you will see it is a magnet for wildlife. |
The Arundel Wetland Centre, overlooked by the historic Arundel Castle skyline attracts many wild birds to the lakes, reed beds and woodland areas.
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Beautiful walks nearby include the River Arun, Arundel Park and the South Downs. All walk details can be found at the Visitor Information Centre.
For fishing enthusiasts, there is fishing on the River Arun and trout fishing on four spring-fed lakes at Chalk Springs Fishery. Arundel Farm Riding & Driving Centre offers riding in the countryside for experienced accompanied riders or lessons if required. |
Chichester (population 26,000) is only 15 miles away and has a large selection of shops, shopping centres, pubs, discos and leisure activities.
Brighton( population 155,919 ) is 18 miles from the Nurseries, 45 minute by train. You can find Royal Pavilion. This is a former royal palace built as a home for the Prince Regent during the early 19th century, under the direction of the architect John Nash, and is notable for its Indo-Saracenic architecture and Oriental interior. Other Indo-Saracenic buildings in Brighton include the Sassoon Mausoleum, now, with the bodies reburied elsewhere, in use as a chic supper club.
For more info you can visit: http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk
Brighton Pier: http://www.brightonpier.co.uk
Sea Life Brighton: http://www.sealifeeurope.com/local/index.php?loc=brighton
Brighton Marina: http://www.brightonmarina.co.uk
Brighton museums: http://www.virtualmuseum.info
West Pier i-360: http://www.westpier.co.uk/I360