Nymans

Winter blooms & colourful foliage are some of the attractions on offer at this time of year in the garden.

Open from 19 Nov at 11am. Part ruin, part house, Nymans has been home to several generations of the Messel family since 1895. The medieval style manor is not as old as it seems though. Before the Messels bought Nymans and made their extensive changes, it was a plain Regency style house, built around 1839.

A woodland’s secrets are revealed in winter when trees are stripped of foliage. Lead Ranger, Chloe Bradbrooke, recommends what to look out for in the woodland this winter.

All you need to know about your family visit, from activities that will keep everyone busy to eating in the cafe and our family friendly checklist.

We welcome dogs in the garden from Monday 1 November to 31 January 2022, and between the hours of 1.30pm and 4pm. Dogs are welcome on leads throughout the year in the woods and outside the cafe if you wish to stop off and have refreshments after your walk. Dogs not permitted in the Wall Garden.

This winter experience Ignite: a brand new after dark experience in the garden at Nymans. From Friday 11 February 2022 until Sunday 6 March 2022 step into an enchanting landscape and enjoy moments of reflection and playful discovery along this brand new illuminated trail.

Visit us this Christmas to explore the garden and house, which will be decorated with sparkly lights. Enjoy a frosty winter walk in the garden and woodland then warm up beside the fire in the bookshop or in our cafe, which will be serving tempting festive treats. Embark on a winter adventure trail for all the family with Percy the Park Keeper™ and make sure you stop off at the shop for unusual, locally sourced gift ideas. From Saturday 4 December 2021 until Monday 3 January 2022. Open 10.00am until 4.00pm.

Commemorating 75 years since the fire, this new exhibition for 2022 explores the tragic event, and the triumph born from adversity.

Our shop and plant centre are open 7 days a week from 10am and offers something for everyone. Whether it’s environmentally-friendly swaps for a more sustainable life, a gift for a loved one or an indulgence for yourself, every purchase helps us look after Nymans for everyone, for ever.

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.

Our café serves a selection of freshly prepared dishes, fresh cakes and bakes as well as sandwiches and light snacks.

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

Many of the ash trees at Nymans are unfortunately suffering from ash dieback. Over the coming months we’ll be felling affected trees where they could impact on our visitor’s safety. Work is likely to begin the week beginning 8 November and will continue through February.

During 2021 we'll be transforming the old Riding House into a new cafe. We'll be adding toilets as well in what once was the old Kitchen.