Nymans

The forecourt garden in spring

A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.

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Things to see and do

Explore the garden, house & woods

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  • The library at Nymans

    Explore the House 

    The dramatic architecture of the house is part Regency, part pseudo-medieval, and now part ruin following a fire in 1947. Nothing is quite as it seems but room stewards are on hand to explain how this intriguing house fits together.

  • The wisteria blooming in the wall garden

    Nymans garden 

    Romantic ruins, intimate gardens, and internationally recognised plant collections against a backdrop of Wealden woodland - Nymans is a garden lover's paradise.

  • A view across the lake

    The woodland and wider estate 

    Follow footpaths through the woodland or blaze your own trail - the woodland is a designated SSSI and home to a large variety of plants and wildlife

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Killerton autumn garden ceratostigma

The autumn garden 

Autumn is well on its way but there's still plenty to see from brightly coloured salvias to the glow of autumn colour in the trees.

The Book Room at Nymans

'Ireland to Sussex' - exhibition of work by Alison Rosse 

A new exhibition for autumn launches on Saturday 17 September with a selection of landscapes and interiors by artist Alison, the Countess of Rosse.

Four children concentrate on something

For families 

There’s so much for families to see and do at Nymans. Find out about our family friendly facilities and activities.

Chinese lacquered box

Object of the month 

Each month we put the spotlight on one of the quirkier objects from the collection at Nymans.

Sunset view over countryside surrounding a National Trust site in June

Woodland Weekend 

Our annual woodland weekend is on Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 October. Visit the garden where we'll be revealing some of the woodland's secrets, the treasures it holds and showing how this special landscape is managed. Come and toast a marshmallow on the campfire, try out some activities, watch a demonstration or join us for a guided walk.

Things to do this autumn

Chainsaw sculptured woodland creatures

Autumn highlights 

Find out more about what’s happening at Nymans in the autumn, from family trails to our annual woodland weekend and a new exhibition in the gallery.

Local artist creative workshops

Nymans events 

We have year round events and activities for all the family, including creative workshops, guided walks, theatre and family trails. Find out more about dates, times, prices and booking information.

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Our work

Our work

Practical conservation tasks at Nymans

Nymans house blog 

Read our blog to find out more about conservation, historical research into the Nymans collection and family history.

Planting out the summer borders

Nymans garden blog 

News from the garden team including what they're working on, projects and future plans.

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Eating and shopping

Freshly baked cakes
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Eating and shopping at Nymans

Indulge in a delicious treat from the café - we've lots of warming treats to tempt you from velvety hot chocolate to a slice of freshly made cake. Track down a novel in the secondhand bookshop or find a gift in the shop. The plant centre is sure to inspire with woodland crafts and plants galore - you're certain to find something tempting to stop for.

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Venue hire

A bride and groom rest on a bench on the balcony at Nymans

Hiring Nymans as a venue  

Nymans is a stunning location to hire for weddings and private functions. With many beautiful and romantic settings available, we'll ensure that you have a day to remember.

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Groups

A group visit at Nymans

Groups at Nymans 

We can help you make the most of a visit to Nymans and make sure that your group has a fantastic day out. We have so much to interest every member of your group.

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Places to stay

Woodlands Cottage on the Nymans estate

Nymans Woodlands Cottage 

A stay at the idyllically situated Woodlands Cottage is the perfect country retreat. Once the home of the estate game keeper this lakeside cottage is centrally situated for both exploring the woodland and the more formal gardens at the top of the hill.

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