We are sad that the Henfield Tea Gardens and Jam Pot closed in January in the face of escalating overheads and energy bills. Owner Mary Kingston decided not to renew her lease on the property due to the current economic challenges.
Mary said: “It is with great sadness that we close The Henfield Tea Gardens, which we have put our hearts and souls into over the past four years since it opened. I would like to thank our wonderful, wonderful staff for their incredible dedication and kindness, as well as all our loyal customers, many of whom have become great friends over the years. We will miss you all, it feels like the end of an era.”
Prior to its current location at the south of the High Street, The Jam Pot vintage store was next door to Richwards Estate Agents for 10 years. The combination of antique and vintage as well as a traditional tea rooms serving homemade cakes and lunches was very popular and Mary also ran vintage and antique sales in the Henfield Hall. She supported lots of community ventures, hosting the Chatty Café for local social prescribing as well as a toddler group and was always happy to support local initiatives, fetes and festivals.
Mary will be holding a Jam Pot Vintage Spring Fair in the Henfield Hall in April, where lots of beautiful vintage items will be on clearance sale.
We wish Mary all the best and thank her for her contribution to village life.