Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Important notice -

Our gift shop is currently closed for refurbishment. You'll still be able to browse our ranges in the coffee and plant shop. The gift shop will re-open on 6 March.

Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden.

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The view from the orchard in the frost at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Winter garden opening at Sissinghurst 

This winter, we’re trialling new ways of opening so that we can give visitors the opportunity to visit the garden the whole year round in years to come. The garden has never opened in winter before but in January and February join a volunteer led guided tour to see the garden in its winter glory and learn more about our work and history. You can help us shape our offer by letting us know what you think after your visit, please take a look here for more information and what’s on offer when you plan to visit.

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Things to see and do 

'Morning Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness' by Nigel McCall © IGPOTY

International Garden Photographer of the Year 

While the garden prepares for spring, brighten up your winter with a visit to the International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition from 12 January - 21 March 2019. We'll be showcasing some of the very best amateur and professional garden photography from across the world in this dynamic display.

Get a rare glimpse in to Harold Nicolson's book room in the South Cottage

The South Cottage 

Take a look inside the South Cottage which has long been the residence of writers. There's very limited tickets available daily, visit the kitchen of the cottage to book on a tour when you arrive.

Winter work in the garden at Sissinghurst

Gardeners cuttings 

Check back here monthly for notes from our gardeners about the work that we're doing. This month the team are preparing the garden for opening on 9 March.

A frosty winter walk

Sissinghurst in 2019 

We're brightening up winter with the International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition. Read on to find out more about what you can do this winter.

Visit Sissinghurst Castle Garden and enjoy the views from the tower

Planning your visit  

If you're visiting us from over seas you can download one of our welcome leaflets in a variety of different languages to find out more about Sissinghurst.

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What's on 

Visitors braving the wet weather

What's on  

Find out more about what we have going, with plenty to explore in our far reaching estate.

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Eating and shopping

The shop and restaurant in winter with the Wealden landscape beyond.

Shop and restaurant refurbishment  

Find out more about the upcoming work that we're undertaking in the restaurant and shop this February.

Most of the plants grown at Sissinghurst come from our nursery

Plant shop at Sissinghurst Castle Garden 

Plants are at the very heart of Sissinghurst and our nursery is the hub of the garden. Find out more about this integral part of our work here and how you could take a little piece of Sissinghurst home with you.

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History

Open doors leading through to a courtyard with Sissinghurst in the background

Our history  

From castle to prison, working farm to world renowned garden, Sissinghurst's past is nothing but varied and each of its incarnations have added to its story

The Rose Garden in June at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

The garden  

Find out more about the layout and development of a world famous garden.

The view across the orchard to the gazebo in Spring

The gazebo 

Find out more about the little white building perched at the end of the moat in the orchard.

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Groups

Visitors enjoying a welcome talk

Group visits  

There's plenty for visiting groups on offer this year, from welcome talks to cream teas in the restaurant, take a look to plan your group visit.

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Get involved

A gardens volunteer pruning a flower bed

Join the team 

Whether you'd like to make a difference, take up a new hobby or share your skills and experience with us, we're always on the lookout for new members to join our volunteering team.

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Our work

There is always a lot going on behind the scenes at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Behind the scenes 

The work we do behind the scenes at Sissinghurst Castle Garden is very varied, from our rangers on the estate to gardeners and our house stewards with their conservation work in the castle.

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Art and collections

Our collections

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

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