Sissinghurst, nr Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB Telephone: 01580 710701 (Infoline)
One of the world's most celebrated gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold Nicolson
Celebrated gardens designed by writer Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson
Intimate setting in the grounds of an Elizabethan mansion
Romantic little compartments filled with colourful floral displays
Lakeside and woodland walks open all year
Lovely unspoilt Wealden countryside
What's new this year
Guidebook by Adam Nicolson
The library and Vita Sackville-West's study are open 15 March–12 October
Opening arrangements
Garden
15 Mar–2 Nov 08
11–6:30
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
Shop
1 Mar–14 Mar 08
11–3
Sa
Su
15 Mar–2 Nov 08
11–5:30
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
3 Nov–23 Dec 08
10:30–4:30
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
Restaurant
1 Mar–14 Mar 08
11–3
Sa
Su
15 Mar–26 Oct 08
10:30–5:30
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
27 Oct–23 Dec 08
11–4
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
Coffee shop
1 Feb–24 Feb 08
11–4
Sa
Su
15 Mar–2 Nov 08
11–5
Mo
Tu
Fr
Sa
Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Closes dusk if earlier. Garden, shop and restaurant open from 10 at weekends and BHols. Last admission 1hr before closing or dusk if earlier. Plant shop open 12–5:30
