Family activities at Sissinghurst
Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. With our gardens, lakes and over 400 acres to explore, there's something for everyone.
Planning your family visit
Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Sissinghurst Castle Garden:
- There is a new pushchair parking area at the back of Visitor Reception where visitors who wish to enter the garden can leave them
- Dogs on leads are welcome around the wider estate but are unfortunately not allowed inside the garden
- Baby-changing facilities are available
- There's a beautiful seated picnic area next to the Vegetable Garden which overlooks the Weald
- The wider estate is accessible to pushchairs. Please take care around the uneven terrain
Spring activities
- May Half-Term Dragonfly Trail (25 May - 2 June)
- This Half-Term, follow our dragonfly trail of the Sissinghurst estate to explore and discover the bugs, birds, and animals that live here. Pick up your free self-guided trail sheet from Visitor Reception when you arrive.
- Natural play area
- Venture down to the play area by the lakes and encounter den building and even a climbable carved dragon!
Other reasons to visit
- Seasonal spotter sheets
- Immerse yourself in nature at Sissinghurst with spotter sheets for every season. You can pick one up for free at Visitor Reception. Can you find all the iconic birds and plants for this season?
- Lake-side discoveries
- Our lakes are the perfect place to discover wildlife, from inquisitive ducks to scavenging squirrels. You may even be lucky enough to spot the majestic heron as it rests. Challenge your little ones to find the fairy door hidden in one of the trees.
- Small goodies
- Rummage through our range of goodies for all ages in the Gift Shop and find that perfect purchase.
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