Handcross, nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB Telephone: 01444 405250
Outstanding 20th-century garden with a collection of rare and important plants, set around a romantic house and ruins in a beautiful wooded estate
Beautiful 20th-century garden with interest all year roundinnovative men and women
Views across Sussex
Collection of rare and important plants
Majestic House ruins, garden temples and dovecote
Beautiful family rooms to explore in Nymans House
110 hectares (275 acres) of natural woodland with medieval lakes, seasonal wild flowers and the tallest tree in Sussex
What's new this year
Restored sunken rock garden, rose garden and arboretum. 16th-century painting returns to Nymans House after five years' conservation. Guided walks. Family Tracker Packs. Composting demonstration area. Sustainable gardening trail
Opening arrangements
Garden/shop/restaurant
1 Feb–2 Nov 08
10–5
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5 Nov–31 Jan 09
10–4
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House
19 Mar–2 Nov 08
11–4
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KEY: Dark blue=open
In winter the shop and garden close at dusk if earlier, and access to some parts of the garden is limited. Last admission to house 3:45. Restaurant closes 30mins before property. Open BH Mons. Shop open daily in Dec. Christmas lunches in restaurant Tues-Sun. Closed 25/26 Dec and 1 Jan 09
