Seaford gardener, Geoff Stonebanks, is riding on the crest of a wave

Prior to opening, almost 300 people had phoned and booked a visit, many repeat visitors and quite a few who had seen Geoff and the garden on BBC Gardeners’ World back in March this year and on both ITV Meridian News and BBC SE Today in April.

Geoff’s garden has been listed on Trip Advisor for 8 years now and has achieved some amazing feedback from some of the 23,000 visitors that have seen the garden since 2009. The garden sits at number 2, between Seven Sisters County Park as number 1 attraction in the Seaford area and Cuckmere Haven at number 3, quite an achievement. Driftwood has been the number 1 cultural attraction in the Seaford area for several years in a row now too.

It has been recognised by the web site as achieving a Travellers' Choice award for several successive years. Travellers’ Choice, formerly Certificate of Excellence, recognises locations that earn consistently great reviews. Travelers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor and honours select attractions that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. Check out some the reviews and maybe book a visit to see the garden this summer.

Paula James wrote on 1st June: “Driftwood Gardens offers something special and unique. An unexpected jewel hidden away. All proceeds go to charity which is amazing.

“My mother and I were the first visitors to this beautiful garden this year. Geoff was the perfect host and really went out of his way to make our visit memorable. It was really interesting hearing his story and how he created this little piece of paradise. You have to see it to believe it! Geoff has managed to create a really interesting and relaxing outside space with many different plants, water features and decorative items.“Geoff is also pretty talented at making cakes and tea! Coffee & Walnut Cake was scrumptious!We had a wonderful afternoon and will be back. Would highly recommend a visit.”

In addition to the beautiful garden, great tea and home-made cake, all served on vintage china, on trays, Geoff also has a display of 8 local artists work for sale in his plot too.

The garden has a creative and imaginative beach garden at the front of the house, directly facing the sea, about a quarter of a mile away. Wander through a collection of marine objects, grasses, seaside plants and around the large black rowing boat, which takes centre stage in the gravel garden.

Cross the small wooden jetty bridge and walk around to the back of the house and be blown away by the series of garden rooms, starting with a patio, bounded by a corten steel wall and stunning circular corten steel water feature. See the amazing succulent theatre, filled with aeoniums and other plants, created by old railway sleepers stood on end and traverse the rest of the plot brimming with plants and sculpture.

Why not book a visit before 31st July and see for yourself, email visit [email protected] to arrange and find the full details at www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk