Welcome

Baxter’s Field is owned by the charity for use by the community and visitors. 
The aim is to preserve and develop this beautiful open space, in the centre of Lewes, for recreation and nature.
If planning to use it for a party or picnic do check in advance that it is open, as it is occasionally hired out to raise funds for maintenance.
Please be aware that members of the public are not insured for any snow related activity e.g. sledging: they participate at their own risk.

NEWS
Do nominate us to receive £1,000 in the Benefact Group Movement for Good programme – 3 chances during 2026! Click to nominate.
After work on the trees there is a large quantity of wood available. If you would lke to take some, please contact us by email to arrange collection.
Here are the photos of the first section of the restored railings. Thanks to all those involved in fundraising, donations from members and the grants from Chalk Cliff Trust, Jo Holden Trust and Sussex Gardens Trust. Work on the second section is complete, except for one stanchion, thanks to a further very generous donation. We next need to raise sufficient funds to complete the third section. If you know of any sources of funding do let us know.

Top end, embeded in brick stack
NB new outrigger support forged at Glynde
New meets old – showing height regained
A special fit for the tree bulge, made by Tom Gontar
Many thanks for all the help given by Men’s Shed members in mending benches and making a new notice board using our polycarbonate ‘ windows’. Tim and Bert mended the bench, and the photo shows them carrying the board into the Field. 
Baxter’s Field really appreciates this connection with another community group - volunteers!

Click here to see report on our Bat Event