The Limeburners — Restaurant in Horsham

You can find The Limeburners on New Barn Road in Amberley, West Sussex. It’s housed in a Grade II listed Victorian railway workshop from 1963, originally built as a steam locomotive maintenance facility. The space keeps its industrial feel with exposed brickwork and old wooden beams. Go to the dimly lit, cozy area for homemade scones and tea, served in a setting that still holds traces of its past as a working rail shed. You’ll find families and history fans here on weekday mornings enjoying afternoon teas before heading out to nearby Arundel or Horsham.

The Limeburners is built within an original Victorian railway workshop from 1963, once used for steam locomotive maintenance. The site remains Grade II listed with preserved machinery and rusted metalwork visible across the wide-span beams that still define its layout. Natural light comes through high windows above old track lines still visible in parts of the structure. The interior blends weathered wood floors with exposed brick walls to create a snug, low-light setting where history meets modern use. Medium noise levels carry through groups and visitors, families, locals, and enthusiasts drawn to hands-on heritage exhibits.

The Limeburners Horsham works as both a family-friendly restaurant and an informal space for food and tea in its original industrial setup. Locals often go on weekday mornings for homemade scones with loose-leaf teas from the old workshop kitchen. You can also try the narrow-gauge railway ride, one of the venue’s key attractions. The hands-on heritage experiences here are ideal for quiet afternoons or a break outside peak hours.