Sissinghurst Castle Garden

This winter, discover the fascinating story of the creator behind the universally loved Peter Rabbit™ books in our new exhibition with objects on loan from the Frederick Warne Archive.

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.

Check back here monthly for notes from our gardeners about the work that we're doing. In October the team are continuing their turf care work and hedge trimming.

As part of our Women and Power celebration for 2018 we're hosting a new exhibition which was co-curated by Dr Catherine Horwood, using her book, Gardening Women. Read on to find out about the history of gardening through the centuries as well as how gardening women made an impact on the suffrage movement.

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.

Explore the garden, run wild on the estate or tick off some of your 50 things list. We've got quizzes, trails, and for when you get hungry, a kid's menus in the café.

Try tasty dishes in the granary restaurant using ingredients fresh from our veg plot or freshly brewed tea and homemade cakes.

When you next visit, take a look in our plant shop and gift shop. Inside you'll find everything from an unusual gift from a local producer, a secondhand book to a plant nurtured by our gardeners.

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

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

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

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.