Things to do at Nymans this September

Enjoy a quieter time of year to visit with a walk in the garden making the most of the warm days. The exhibition in the gallery 'The Triumph of Hope' runs until October 28 and we'll be opening the ruins to visitors in September; don't forget to make a note in your diary so you don't miss the opportunity to explore the Great Hall.

Inside the ruined Great Hall on Open Day 2017

Nymans Ruins Open Days

September 8, 9, 15 & 16 11am - 3pm. We open the ruins just a couple of days each year so don't miss this rare opportunity to discover what lies inside and beneath the romantic skeleton of the Messel home. You can wander through the ruined Great Hall and visit the Billiard Room underneath, accessed only via a spiral staircase. Discover what happened on the night of the fire that brought the house to ruin and learn about our plans to open the ruins in future.

Ludwig and Annie Messel at Nymans
Nymans   West Sussex

Heritage Open Days

For this year's Heritage Open Days we're participating in the 'European Days of Jewish Culture' initiative. We'll be looking at the Messel family's Jewish history and telling the story of one family member's flight from oppression.

European Days of Jewish Culture
Sunlight bursting through the tree top in the woods
Walking trail

A downloadable woodland trail  

Exploring the gardens can be complemented by a walk around the surrounding estate, an area of the High Weald, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1983.

Woodland walk
Muriel, Anne and Maud Messel

The Triumph of Hope  

The Triumph of Hope exhibition, part of the National Trust's Women and Power programme, opens on Saturday 16 June and runs until Sunday 28 October 2018. 11am - 4pm.

The Triumph of Hope exhibition
Wood owl sculpture

Lead Ranger walk 

Come and enjoy a guided walk through the woodland with our Lead Ranger. You will see the seasonal highlights and hear more about how we look after the woods and why they are so special. Tues 18 Sept at 11am. £6 per person includes tea/coffee, normal admission applies.

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mellow autumn in the woodland

Woodland Wonders 

Our annual woodland weekend is on Sat 6 and Sun 7 Oct, 10.30am - 4pm. Visit the garden where we'll be revealing some of the woodland's secrets, the treasures it holds and showing how this special landscape is managed. Come and try out some activities, watch a demonstration, toast a marshmallow on the campfire or join us for a guided walk.

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Practicing photography skills

Photography workshops 

Join us this October for a half day autumn garden photography workshop led by Roger Bloxham. These workshop are for those with some experience of using a digital SLR camera. 23 and 25 Oct, 10am to 1.30pm. £20 including tea/coffee & cake. To book contact 01444 405250.

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