Nymans

Nymans in mid to late summer is a place of bright bold colours, where plants from hotter corners of the globe thrive and grow tall in the warm, dry conditions. The summer garden is indeed a haven, an ideal place to sit and enjoy the spectacular views or relax on the sunny lawns with a picnic, surrounded by flowers and long grass where crickets sing and butterflies flit.

Come and explore this intimate family home once belonging to the Messel family. With a fascinating array of antique textiles and furniture, the rooms reflect the diverse interests of the Messel family.

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.

We’re delighted to welcome you into the East Courtyard from the 22 July. Here you’ll find out more about our plans to create a new garden in the ruins, a three year project which will reveal the story of the Messel family and their passion for plants.

Summer is a great time to enjoy the garden and woods for just a few hours or all day. To help keep you entertained we have a family trail, art activities and garden games during the school holidays. You could also try out some of the 50 Things activities.

Artist Mariusz Kaldowski, makes a return visit to the gallery, with watercolours of classic views from the garden. Exhibition opens Saturday 22 June and runs until Sunday 6 October 2019.

There is perhaps no greater embodiment of summer here at Nymans than the blossoming beauty of our stunning summer borders. Flowering in a profusion of colour, these borders really are the heart of the garden at this time of year

We will be continuing to welcome visitors with dogs into the garden during our winter opening hours. This year this is from 4 November 2019 until 2 February 2020. For more information about your dog friendly visit, read on...

Find out more about what’s happening at Nymans. From our family activities to photography and art workshops. We have changing exhibitions in the gallery and regular tours of the house, woods and garden.

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

Now is the perfect time to enjoy your garden, spending time outside at the weekend and during the long summer evenings.

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.

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.