In and around East Sussex

A view across the estate at Bateman's in East Sussex

The home of a famous author, fairytale castles and more await you in and around East Sussex

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Coronavirus update 

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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Virtual highlights

Batemans Tree Blossom
Magnolias at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Scotney Castle summer garden white wisteria on old castle

Blooming blossom

We know you can’t visit our places right now, but we can bring a little bit of them to your home. This the blossom in full bloom in the orchard at Bateman's.

Marvellous magnolia

We know you can’t visit our places right now, but we can bring a little bit of them to your home. This is the magnolia looking at its best at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

Wonderful wisteria

We know you can’t visit our places right now, but we can bring a little bit of them to your home. Here’s the wisteria blooming on the Old Castle at Scotney Castle Garden.

Take a look around from your home

Sissinghurst bulbs in colour

Virtual tours of Sissinghurst 

Sissinghurst may be closed but that doesn't need to stop you getting your fix. Here's some tours of the garden and library to keep you going until they open again.

Stationery in the Gatehouse Tower at Knole

Knole's 500-year bite-size history  

Knole might be closed but this great 14 minute film gives an intriguing insight into its history. Covering 500 years of different owners and their stories, grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.

Batemans Garden Spring

Kipling's poem at Bateman's 

Bateman's may be closed at the moment but here's a way that you can take in its beauty from the comfort of your sofa. Watch and listen to one of Rudyard Kipling's poems narrated in his study accompanied by views of the garden.