Nymans

The Walled Garden at Nymans is famous for its lavish displays of frothy blossom, camellias and spring bulbs. Cherry trees create an enchanting atmosphere, while later in the spring, the rhododendron collection bursts into life along with a stunning collection of magnolias and a profusion of wisteria, including one that's over a hundred years old.

Please note the house is closed for conservation and reopens on 1 Aug 2022. 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.

Spot primroses, wood anemones, wild daffodils and lesser celandine on a walk through the woodland nature reserve. Wild flowers bloom often before the trees come into leaf, attracting sleepy insects, and a wave of colour spreads across the woodland as sunlight filters through the canopy.

Joining in with the nation’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, see a display in the service wing of the house showing how the Messel family at Nymans were involved in the Queen’s coronation. This is a unique opportunity to see a part of the house which has not been open to visitors before now. Photos and memorabilia will be on display.

Commemorating 75 years since the fire, this new exhibition for 2022 explores the tragic event, and the triumph born from adversity. Open until Sun 30 Oct 2022, 11am - 3.30pm.

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

The new Riding House tearoom is now open! Visit between 12pm and 2.30pm to enjoy views from the mezzanine while you sip a coffee or enjoy a meal.

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 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.

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