The Skate Farm logo for the indoor skatepark in Haywards Heath.

Haywards Heathโ€™s indoor skatepark for skateboards, scooters and inline skating.

Haywards Heathโ€™s indoor skatepark for skateboards, scooters and inline skating.

Entrance to The Skate Farm, a community-run indoor skatepark in Haywards Heath, Sussex.
Illustration of a scooter.
Illustration of a scooter.
Illustration of a scooter.
Illustration of a skateboard.

What we do

Boards, scooters or blades โ€” find your place at Haywards Heathโ€™s indoor skatepark.

Safe space. Positive vibes. All welcome.

  • NO EGOS, JUST GOOD VIBES

  • ALL WELCOME

  • ALL ABILITIES

  • All ages

Haywards Heathโ€™s home for indoor skating

Founded by Tom Johnston, a lifelong skater with a dream to build something special, The Skate Farm is a community-run indoor skatepark in Haywards Heath. Itโ€™s a safe, welcoming space for riders of all ages โ€” from first drop-ins to seasoned shredders. With smooth ramps, chill-out zones, and a crew thatโ€™s always got your back, this is where Sussex skates, connects, and grows.

Weโ€™re not just an indoor skatepark โ€” weโ€™re a community.

Loved by families, riders, and locals

4.9

333 Google reviews

Lucy Ratcliffe

The Skatefarm is awesome. My teenage son gets to skate whatever the weather, learn and practise new tricks and be in a safe space away from his phone and plugged into something he really enjoys. Thank you to Tom and the staff for your kindness and encouragement and for offering a healthy alternative to doom scrolling!

Scarlet Gunn

My boys age 7 & 9 love this place. Lovely place to hang out in the warm for a few hours to get some exercise in a friendly and positive environment.

Phil N

Such a brilliant place! Fun, safe and exciting place for children to learn and enjoy skating/scootering. Haywards Heath is lucky to have such an amazing facility, run by such amazing people. Not only are they learning to skate, they are learning life skills and values from the team that run it. Multiple rooms, which cater to all levels and abilities, and a wide variety in the shop. Keep going Team Skatefarm, youโ€™re doing an amazing job!

Ian Gamble

Brilliant place and great value. Tom and his team are so welcoming. Highly recommend for kids especially. My 2 rascals love the place.

Alex Goddard

Skate farm has become a home from home for my two boys - Tom and his team are always really welcoming and on hand to offer encouragement. For the kids itโ€™s a great place to learn the basics and then progress, and thereโ€™s every level of skill and experience.

Anna Burke

Love Skate Farm! It's such a wonderful, fun and nurturing environment for my son to indulge in his love of skateboarding. The team there are amazing and always on hand to give some little lessons and pointers. One of our new favourite places!

Lucy Ratcliffe

The Skatefarm is awesome. My teenage son gets to skate whatever the weather, learn and practise new tricks and be in a safe space away from his phone and plugged into something he really enjoys. Thank you to Tom and the staff for your kindness and encouragement and for offering a healthy alternative to doom scrolling!

Alex Goddard

Skate farm has become a home from home for my two boys - Tom and his team are always really welcoming and on hand to offer encouragement. For the kids itโ€™s a great place to learn the basics and then progress, and thereโ€™s every level of skill and experience.

Ian Gamble

Brilliant place and great value. Tom and his team are so welcoming. Highly recommend for kids especially. My 2 rascals love the place.

Phil N

Such a brilliant place! Fun, safe and exciting place for children to learn and enjoy skating/scootering. Haywards Heath is lucky to have such an amazing facility, run by such amazing people. Not only are they learning to skate, they are learning life skills and values from the team that run it. Multiple rooms, which cater to all levels and abilities, and a wide variety in the shop. Keep going Team Skatefarm, youโ€™re doing an amazing job!

Scarlet Gunn

My boys age 7 & 9 love this place. Lovely place to hang out in the warm for a few hours to get some exercise in a friendly and positive environment.

Anna Burke

Love Skate Farm! It's such a wonderful, fun and nurturing environment for my son to indulge in his love of skateboarding. The team there are amazing and always on hand to give some little lessons and pointers. One of our new favourite places!

Lucy Ratcliffe

The Skatefarm is awesome. My teenage son gets to skate whatever the weather, learn and practise new tricks and be in a safe space away from his phone and plugged into something he really enjoys. Thank you to Tom and the staff for your kindness and encouragement and for offering a healthy alternative to doom scrolling!

Phil N

Such a brilliant place! Fun, safe and exciting place for children to learn and enjoy skating/scootering. Haywards Heath is lucky to have such an amazing facility, run by such amazing people. Not only are they learning to skate, they are learning life skills and values from the team that run it. Multiple rooms, which cater to all levels and abilities, and a wide variety in the shop. Keep going Team Skatefarm, youโ€™re doing an amazing job!

Alex Goddard

Skate farm has become a home from home for my two boys - Tom and his team are always really welcoming and on hand to offer encouragement. For the kids itโ€™s a great place to learn the basics and then progress, and thereโ€™s every level of skill and experience.

Scarlet Gunn

My boys age 7 & 9 love this place. Lovely place to hang out in the warm for a few hours to get some exercise in a friendly and positive environment.

Ian Gamble

Brilliant place and great value. Tom and his team are so welcoming. Highly recommend for kids especially. My 2 rascals love the place.

Anna Burke

Love Skate Farm! It's such a wonderful, fun and nurturing environment for my son to indulge in his love of skateboarding. The team there are amazing and always on hand to give some little lessons and pointers. One of our new favourite places!

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Meet theโ€จโ€จfounder,
Tom

The OG Wizard of Skate

Tom, founder of The Skate Farm, standing on an indoor skatepark ramp in Haywards Heath.

Why he started Skate Farm

Tom has been skating most of his life. When he saw there was nowhere in Haywards Heath for riders to go โ€” somewhere safe, welcoming, and built around the community rather than just the sport โ€” he decided to build it himself. The Skate Farm opened as a CIC because Tom wanted it to be genuinely for everyone, not just the confident few.

What he offers

Tom coaches riders of all ages and abilities, from kids stepping on a board for the first time to adults rediscovering skating after years away. His approach is patient, encouraging, and always focused on building confidence first. The tricks come later โ€” and they always do.

What the farm means to him

The Skate Farm has become something bigger than Tom imagined. Riders travel from across Sussex to be part of it, and the community that's grown around the park is what keeps him going. Whether it's a 6-year-old nailing their first ramp or a 40-something finally dropping in, seeing people grow through skating is why he built this place.

Skateboarder performing an aerial trick on a ramp at The Skate Farm indoor skatepark.

FAQs

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Whatโ€™s the minimum age to ride at The Skate Farm?

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Is The Skate Farm just for kids, or can adults join too?

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Do you offer sessions for scooters and quad skates as well as skateboards?

Where is The Skate Farm located?