Nymans

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the gardens and woodland at Nymans. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have now reached capacity. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

Please book ahead before visiting 

The gardens and woodland at Nymans will reopen from 8 June and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit.​ Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. ​ Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Join or give

Forecourt garden at Nymans

Dedicate a donation to Nymans 

You can continue to support Nymans by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Nymans.

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History

View across the Forecourt Garden from the Dovecote

How Nymans house was built 

The medieval style manor is not as old as it seems. Before the Messel family bought Nymans it was a plain Regency style house, built around 1839 by George Harrington.

The house that Messel built
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Our work

Plan drawing for the new Riding House cafe at Nymans

A new cafe for Nymans in the Riding House  

During 2020 we'll be transforming the old Riding House (pictured) into a new cafe. We'll be adding toilets as well in what once was the old Kitchen. The existing cafe will get a refit too.

Visitors sitting beneath a Magnolia tree on the Lawn, Nymans, West Sussex

How to grow trees for spring blossom  

Our Assistant Head Gardener gives his top ten hints and tips for choosing and caring for a fruit or ornamental blossom tree.

South African border in late summer at Nymans

Photography and filming at Nymans 

From pre-wedding shoots to full film crews, Nymans aims to accommodate all projects, no matter how big or small.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Nymans on the National Trust Collections website

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