Nymans

nymans view across th lawn in atuumn

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

More about this place

Fiona Bruce holding a vase on the Antiques Roadshow

Nymans on Antiques Roadshow  

Visiting the garden after seeing us on Antiques Roadshow? Why not take advantage of our free walks and talks, Monday to Friday, where you can find out more about the story behind the creation of the house and garden. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

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 Lime Avenue woodland at Nymans, West Sussex

    Woodland in autumn 

    The woodland is at its most atmospheric in autumn - search for signs of wildlife preparing for winter or spot some weird and wonderful fungi. Follow the downloadable woodland trail while listening out for the sound of deer rutting.

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

Nymans shop & plant centre this autumn

Nymans shop  

We stock locally sourced and artisan products as well as a wide range of plants, some of which are grown on site in ‘The Nymans Collection’. Proceeds from the Nymans shop go into looking after the estate.

Rowallane Cafe Soup

What's on the menu? 

Hearty soups and satisfyingly sticky cakes - all served using seasonally sourced ingredients.

The second-hand bookshop at Nymans

Second-hand 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.

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Our work

View from the ruins to the house

Opening the ruins  

Over the next three years we'll be making essential repairs to the ruins with the aim of opening them to visitors. We've a long way to go but work has already started and you can get involved too as we explain here.

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.

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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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