Nymans

View across the main lawn

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

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Nymans main lawn after the storm

Exhibition: Great Storm at Nymans - 30 years on...  

On the night of 16th October 1987, a devastating storm tore through the South and East of England. Eighteen people lost their lives and an incredible 15 million trees were brought down. This commemorative exhibition gathers a unique selection of stories, photographs and archive items. Open daily until 19 November 11am – 3.30pm.

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.

  • Azaleas in bright spring sunshine

    Nymans garden 

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

  • The woodland carpeted with bluebells

    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

Blickling woodland filled with autumn colour

Woodland walking trail  

Explore the legacy of the Great Storm with a walk in Nymans surrounding High Weald woodland, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1983. This walk explores the legacy of the Great Storm.

Nymans South African meadow in August

The autumn garden 

As summer fades to autumn, subtle changes in the garden make this the most mellow time of year to visit.

Child walking in autumn leaves

Autumn half-term fun 

This half-term explore the garden with our themed trail or choose an autumn spotter activity. Whatever the weather we have something to keep you entertained.

Local artist creative workshops

Nymans events 

Find out more about what’s happening at Nymans, from family trails to workshops and our exhibition in the gallery.

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Eating and shopping

Cafe & shop

The bookshop covered in wisteria

Nymans bookshop 

One of the National Trust's most popular bookshops, every year the proceeds from the sale of secondhand books fund vital conservation projects across the estate.

A slice of National Trust cake

Eating and shopping at Nymans 

Indulge in a delicious treat from the café or find an unusual 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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Our work

Our work

Gardeners carrying boxes of garland flowers at Cotehele, Cornwall

Join the team 

The latest vacancies at Nymans, from gardening and conservation to catering and visitor experience.

Planting out the summer borders

Nymans garden blog 

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

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.

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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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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Nymans on the National Trust Collections website

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