Nymans

In gardening, early summer offers a pleasing lull between late spring, with its abundance of scented blossom and lush new foliage, and the crescendo of growth that ends in those heady summer displays.

Part ruin, part house, Nymans has been home to several generations of the Messel family since 1895. The medieval style manor is not as old as it seems though. Before the Messels bought Nymans and made their extensive changes, it was a plain Regency style house, built around 1839. Open 11am - 4pm.

Nymans Senior Woods Ranger, Chloe Bradbrooke, shares some of her highlights of our woodland at Nymans and shares her thoughts on this diverse environment. Find out what to look out for when exploring our wider estate.

With open air theatre performances in the garden, Nymans is the place to relax, unwind and spend time with friends and family this summer. Younger visitors can have a go at some of our play activities dotted all around the garden during the school holidays too.

Let's Play at Nymans this summer with a play pavilion and active challenges in Comber's Field, croquet on the lawn and natural play in the Play Glade. Or pack a picnic and explore the garden and woods at your leisure.

Commemorating 75 years since the fire, this new exhibition for 2022 explores the tragic event, and the triumph born from adversity. Open until Sun 30 Oct 2022, 11am - 3.30pm.

The Welcome Café serves a selection of freshly prepared dishes, fresh cakes and bakes as well as sandwiches and light snacks.

The Riding House is open daily between 11am and 4pm. Visit to enjoy views from the mezzanine while you sip a coffee or enjoy a meal or sit outside in the courtyard.

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.

Our shop and plant centre are open 7 days a week from 10am and offers something for everyone. Whether it’s environmentally-friendly swaps for a more sustainable life, a gift for a loved one or an indulgence for yourself, every purchase helps us look after Nymans for everyone, for ever.

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.