Nymans

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

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Kingfisher by Jackie Morris

The Lost Words  

'The Lost Words' exhibition opens at Nymans in Sussex on 19 January 2019. A unique collaborative project between renowned writer Robert Macfarlane (author of The Old Ways and Landmarks) and artist Jackie Morris (The White Fox, Tell Me a Dragon) this visually stunning exhibition accompanies a programme of imaginative activities at Nymans. Open until 2 June 2019.

Dandelion by Jackie Morris

The Lost Words  

From 19 January until 2 June enjoy a nature themed programme of events inspired by the book: 'The Lost Words'. Meet the garden team for a tour of the Pinetum, hear about the folklore of the woodland or visit in the early morning to listen to birdsong. Families can pick up nature explorer activities and in the school holidays there will be additional activities.

Half term fun at Nymans

February half-term  

This half-term have some nature inspired fun, from a poetry activity to creating a bark rubbing or making a simple bird feeder. Whatever the weather holds, there'll be loads to do exploring the garden and woodland.

Meadow flowers painting by artist John Thompson

John Thompson painting workshops 

Local artist John Thompson returns with his monthly painting workshops. Join one of these informal and relaxed days where you will be guided step by step through the process. By the end you will have created your own masterpiece to take home.

snowdrops in the wall garden at Nymans

Spotting snowdrops at Nymans  

The discrete delights of the snowdrop are a great reason to brave the cold and walk the meandering paths of the garden, where the warm anticipation of spring is encapsulated by swathes of white flowers bathed in fleeting sunshine.

Colourful stems along Winter Walk.

What to see in the garden in January  

With many deciduous trees now empty of leaves, views open up within the garden and looking out across the Wealden landscape. Winter blooms & colourful foliage are some of the attractions at this time of year.

Sun on a woodland path in winter

Winter walks in Nymans woods  

Berries & birds, evergreens and lichens - just a few of the winter season's highlights in Nymans woodland. Pick up a map from reception then head off on one of the waymarked paths or download our trail.

Upcoming events

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Exhibition: The Lost Words

Tue 22 Jan 2019
11:00-15:30
The gallery will host original artwork from the book The Lost Words. Taking the form of a collection of illustrated spells, the book celebrates the relationship between language and the living world, and nature’s power to spark the imagination.

Guided garden walk

Tue 22 Jan 2019
11:15-12:15
Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers.

Paper Hats & Polish Tour

Tue 22 Jan 2019
12:00-12:30
Learn more about conservation in the House with our guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms.

Garden Team Tour: Nymans laid bare - winter structure

Thu 24 Jan 2019
07:45-09:15
Join the garden team on an early morning guided walk taking a closer look at the shapes and structure of the conifers, hedges and topiary.

Dream House Tour

Thu 24 Jan 2019
12:00-12:45
Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior.

Garden Team Tour: Plants for a winter garden

Thu 31 Jan 2019
11:00-12:30
Come and find out what plants add interest to a garden in winter on a tour with the garden team.
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Eating and shopping

New products await you in the shop

Our Shop  

Full of unique items and gift ideas, all profits from the shop at Nymans go straight back in to looking after this beautiful place.

Nymans Plant Centre

Speciality Plants at Nymans 

This winter we have a selection of witch hazel, sarcococca, and daphne for sale in the plant centre. Two stand outs are the sarcococca confusa, and daphne bholua Jaqueline Postill, both of which can been seen in the garden here at Nymans.

A Victoria Sponge Cake

What's on the menu? 

After a walk in the woodland and garden refuel in the warmth of the café. All our food is made from delicious, seasonally sourced ingredients.

Volunteers run the bookshop

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

Ruins outside looknig in

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.

Come on in...
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Venue hire

Get married at Nymans

Weddings at Nymans  

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

Family enjoying a winter walk together

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

Nymans Woodlands Cottage 

A stay at Woodlands Cottage surrounded by ancient woodland in the High Weald AONB is the perfect country retreat. Once the home of the estate game keeper, this picturesque cottage was built in 1868 and is situated in the heart of Nymans woodland. Beyond the woods, at the top of the hill, is Nymans itself, with its partially ruined house and world renowned garden.

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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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