Nymans

The Knot Garden

Important notice -

Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June - we're expecting to be busy during half term. If our car park reaches capacity we may have to close the main gates from time to time to prevent cars queuing on the road.

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

Goldfinch in the woodland at Nymans

Bio-blitz at Nymans  

Come join in a wildlife recording bonanza at Nymans on 25 May - staff, volunteers, local enthusiasts and expert naturalists are gathering over 24 hours to record as many species as possible.

The Forecourt garden in May

Springtime  

Nymans is a unique and special place to visit in the spring, with drifts of tulips and naturalised bulbs set among fine lawns and rolling countryside.

Chainsaw sculptured woodland creatures

Downloadable spring woodland trail 

Download this springtime trail for a walk through Nymans woodland taking in the best that the season has to offer.

Children in long grass in the garden

Half term fun 

This half-term see if you can complete our 'Design your garden' trail, enjoy the beautiful colourful gardens with one of our spotter activities or try a new 50 Things activity. Whatever the weather we have something to keep you entertained.

John Newling - the origin of Q

John Newling - A Language from the garden  

A major new contemporary art commission for Nymans. Decode the language of flowers by finding twenty-six marble slabs located throughout the garden. An installation in the house shows delicate flower pressings and prints. Runs until Wednesday 31 May: 10am - 5pm.

Fiona Bruce holding a vase

BBC Antiques Roadshow comes to Nymans 

BBC Antiques Roadshow comes to Nymans on Thursday 8 June 2017. Doors open at 9.30am. There's no need to book, everyone is welcome. No dogs permitted in the garden.

Painting by Nymans Floreligium

Nymans Gallery 

A well designed garden? This exhibition is an exploration into the development of Nymans garden: the personalities, whims and aspirations of its makers and improvers. Exhibition runs from Saturday 21 Jan – Sunday 18 June, 11am - 3.30pm (last admission 3pm).

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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