Nymans

The Knot Garden

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.

  • 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

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.

Summer days out at Nymans

Summer days at Nymans 

Visit the exhibition in the house which commemorates 30 years since the Great Storm and take a walk in the shady woodland and stunning gardens. For families see how many of your 50 Things you can complete or pick up a spotter sheet and follow a trail around the garden. Picnic in the garden or treat yourself in the café, but make sure you leave room for some of our delicious locally produced ice cream.

The summer border in July at Nymans

The summer garden 

From planting out in early May, until the first frosts of autumn, the display in the Wall Garden is a feast for all the senses.

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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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