What's on at Nymans
We're looking forward to welcoming you back and you don't need to book your visit.
Garden Tours - daily at 11am & 2pm
A free guided tour of the Nymans garden. Tours run daily at 11am and 2pm.
Sun 22 May 2022
+ 70 other dates
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Rising from the ashes: the story of Nymans' fire. Sat 22 Jan - Sun 30 Oct
A new exhibition which tells the story of how the Messel family overcame the fire at Nymans. Opens Sat 22 Jan until Sun 30 Oct 2022, 11am - 3.30pm.
Sun 22 May 2022
+ 161 other dates
11:00-15:30
John Thompson art workshop: Meadow Flowers. Thurs 26, Fri 27 & Sat 28 May
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 26 May 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
Outdoor theatre: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Join us for this family theatre performance of the classic children's story, set against the backdrop of Nymans iconic ruins.
Mon 30 May 2022
18:00-20:00
Nymans Lates, every Friday in June & July
Make the most of the long summer evenings and experience the garden in a whole new light. The horsebox will be open for light refreshments.
Fri 03 Jun 2022
+ 8 other dates
16:30-20:30
The Big Jubilee Lunch
On Sunday 5 June, communities across the country will be getting together to celebrate the Jubilee as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch. Bring your own picnic & join friends and family to celebrate at Nymans. Admission free.
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-17:00
John Thompson art workshop: Moon over the sea. Thurs 23, Fri 24 & Sat 25 June
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 23 Jun 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
Outdoor theatre: Much Ado About Murder
Don your detective cap and join Heartbreak Productions for some super silly outdoor theatre this summer.
Thu 23 Jun 2022
19:00-21:30
Open air theatre: Jane Eyre
Heartbreak is delighted to present this original theatre adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic, Jane Eyre. Bring a picnic or visit the cafe for refreshments. Then sit back, relax & enjoy a performance in front of the romantic ruins.
Wed 13 Jul 2022
19:00-21:30
Let's Play at Nymans
Ready for an adventure? Then head for the special summer play pavilion. Available until the end of the summer holidays, you can use the look-out point to survey your surroundings, listen out for nearby wildlife, or invent your own way to play.
Sat 23 Jul 2022
+ 39 other dates
10:00-17:00
John Thompson art workshop: Floral Border. Thurs 28, Fri 29 & Sat 30 Jul
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 28 Jul 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
Dream House Tours
Join a tour of the outside of the house as one of our tour guides tells the story behind the creation of the Messel family’s dream house in the Sussex High Weald. Every day 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays).
Fri 29 Jul 2022
10:30-13:30
John Thompson art workshop: Sunflowers. Thurs 25, Fri 26 & Sat 27 Aug
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 25 Aug 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
John Thompson art workshop: View through a window. Thurs 22, Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sept
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 22 Sep 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
John Thompson art workshop: Cock & Hens Thurs 20, Fri 21 & Sat 22 Oct
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 20 Oct 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
John Thompson art workshop: Autumn Dawn. Thurs 10, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Nov
Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Thu 10 Nov 2022
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00