In and around East Sussex

From June to August our gardens in and around East Sussex are alive with rich, vibrant colours and lush greenery at places like Bateman's and Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

Our gardens in Kent and East Sussex have borders of roses to enjoy all summer long. Discover borders bursting full of scented blooms.

There are performances taking place throughout the summer at National Trust properties in and around Kent. From family favourites like Wind in the Willow and Alice in Wonderland to classics such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and Wuthering Heights, there’s a wide range of productions to choose from.

We talked to one of our volunteer photographers, Sam Milling, about his favourite places to photograph in Kent and East Sussex in the summer. Having grown up in East Sussex, Sam knows some of the best places to photograph in the area and has shared some of his top tips with us.

Shine a spotlight on the county's tucked-away treasures with our little gems in and around East Sussex. Find a fairy tale mill at Bateman's, and a literary retreat in the South Downs.

From guided walks at Bodiam Castle, to trails that trace Kipling's fairy tales at Bateman's, the countryside and paths await in and around East Sussex this summer.

Henry Middleton helps us care for extraordinary objects in unusual circumstances. A dedicated member of Scotney's Housekeeping Manual Group, he's helped create over 20,000 hand-drawn records of the Castle's unique collection.

This year, instead of giving something up, why not take up something new that makes you happy? From driving buggies to room guiding, we need special people to bring our special places to life in 2018.

Members of our National Trust supporter groups in Sussex help fund raise for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park - they also get together for days out and talks and tours or volunteer at their local place.