Nymans

The ruin at Nymans from the Hydrangea on main lawn

The sunk garden looking to the loggia at Nymans

The view from the Hedges to House at Nymans

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Traffic lights are in use on the B2114 (Staplefield Rd), just south of Nymans. Access to Nymans from Handcross and A23 is unaffected.

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

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Overview
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How to get here
Facilities and access
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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens and woodland at Nymans have now re-opened. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Nymans (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Tue 29 Sep 2020

+ 5 other dates

10:00-10:30

+ other times

Book your timed entry to visit Nymans.

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Join or give

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

The architecture of Nymans

The medieval manor that you see today is not as old as it seems. Before any of the Messel family lived here, Nymans was a plain Regency style house, probably built around 1839 by a man named George Harrington.

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Eating and shopping

Feeling peckish?

Our kiosk has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Stop off at our shop

Our shop and plant centre have reopened. In line with government guidance visitors will be required to wear a face covering from 24 July. Please bring one along with you. We've also introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Nymans for everyone, for ever.

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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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General

We’re sorry but the house, cafe and gallery are currently closed. The gardens and woodland are open.Entrance to the garden will be through the shop, and to the woodland through the car park.

Please go to What's On to book.

During 2020 work has begun on building much-needed modern facilities, which so many of our visitors have asked for in their feedback. While work is going on please note that toilets can be found in the car park. There will be 20 new toilets, including family toilets, a new fully accessible toilet and changing place by the time the work is complete.

Our food outlet has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Go to Eating and shopping for more information.

No dogs other than assistance dogs are welcome in the garden.

Nymans operates a no smoking policy throughout the garden and buildings

Dogs die in hot cars - please don't leave your dog in the car. It can get unbearably hot on a sunny day, even when it's not that warm. Leaving a window open will not keep your car cool enough. Our team will call 999 if we see a dog suffering in a car on a warm day.

In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in our shops, cafes and food outlets in England from 24 July. Please bring one with you

To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

Family

We are providing much-needed modern facilities, which so many of our visitors have asked for in their feedback. While work is going on please note that toilets can be found in the car park. There will be 20 new toilets, including family toilets, a new fully accessible toilet and changing place by the time the work is complete in the autumn.

Baby-changing facilities in car park.

Picnics welcome in the garden

Many of our paths are gravel and are therefore unsuitable for scooters and bikes.

Access

During 2020 work will begin on building much-needed modern facilities, which so many of our visitors have asked for in their feedback. While work is going on please note that toilets can be found in the car park. There will be 20 new toilets, including family toilets, a new fully accessible toilet and changing place by the time the work is complete in the autumn.

Improvements to our cafe and toilets mean that there may be changes to the visitor route. Please check with our reception team on arrival.

Mobility parking in the main car park, 35 metres from Visitor Reception

The garden is mainly level and the majority of our pathways have a loose gravel surface. There are some steps.

The woodland and arboretum paths are uneven and seasonally muddy with a number of slopes, some steps and uneven paths. There is also an unfenced lake.

There is one accessible toilet located in the Car park at the start of your visit.

Assistance dogs welcome

Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit.

We're sorry but our mobility buggy is not available at this time.

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

N/A

£10.00

Child

N/A

£5.00

Family

N/A

£25.00

1 adult family

N/A

£15.00

Gift Aid

Standard

Amount paid by visitor

£11.00

£10.00

Tax refund from Government*

£2.75

£0.00

Total received by the National Trust

£13.75

£10.00

Tuesday 29 September

Wednesday 30 September

Thursday 1 October

Friday 2 October

Saturday 3 October

Sunday 4 October

Monday 5 October

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More about this place

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

What's on

Please book ahead before visiting

Upcoming events

Timed entry to Nymans (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Join or give

Dedicate a donation to Nymans

History

The architecture of Nymans

Eating and shopping

Feeling peckish?

Stop off at our shop

Art and collections

Our collections

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Nymans

Important notice -

Upcoming events

Join or give

History

Eating and shopping

Feeling peckish?

Stop off at our shop

Art and collections

Our collections

Facilities and access

General

Family

Access

Overview

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

How to get here

Prices

What is Gift Aid?

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Opening times

Important notice -

Please note...

Tuesday 29 September

Wednesday 30 September

Thursday 1 October

Friday 2 October

Saturday 3 October

Sunday 4 October

Monday 5 October

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