Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Spring at Sissinghurst — Spring colour at Sissinghurst

Early morning light on the estate at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent, with sheep grazing placidly

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the garden and estate at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. 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.

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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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.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

What's on

Sissinghurst Castle Garden Kent

Please book ahead before visiting

The Garden and Estate at Sissinghurst Castle Garden will reopen from Wednesday 3 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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Timed entry to Sissinghurst Castle Garden (3 - 7 June)

Wed 03 Jun 2020

+ 4 other dates

11:30-12:00

+ other times

Pre-book your timed entry to visit Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

History

The library at Sissinghurst in the 1940s

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 garden

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

The gazebo

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

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Our work

An artist’s impression of what Frogmead might look like after a flood event

Returning frogs to Frogmead

Read on to learn about our new flood management project and how the work that we're doing will further increase biodiversity on our estate.

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.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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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General

We’re sorry but the Old dairy coffee shop, granary restaurant, shop, tower, library, gatehouse exhibition and the south cottage are currently closed

Please go to What’s on to book your visit

There's no picnicking in the formal gardens. However please use the benches in the veg garden or make use of the grass opposite VR or around our estate.

Dogs on leads are welcome around the wider estate but aren't able to go into the formal garden.

Cameras are welcome in the garden, but due to the narrow paths please don't bring any tripods or camera stands with you.

There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care.

Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate.

Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear.

Areas may be closed for some periods for conservation reasons

Baby carriers are no longer provided and therefore visitors will need to bring their own as pushchairs are not allowed in the formal garden.

Family

PLEASE NOTE: Our formal garden is inaccessible to pushchairs and buggies

Baby carriers are no longer provided and therefore visitors will need to bring their own.

Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate

Baby-changing facilities

There's no picnicking in the formal gardens. You can picnic on the tables and benches opposite visitor reception and around our estate

There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care.

Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear

Access

Designated disabled parking in the main car park

There is currently no mobility buggy service available.

Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate

There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care.

Adapted toilet on level ground at visitor reception and via ramp at restaurant

Wheelchair users might find some areas of our garden challenging due to uneven paths and steps

Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear

Due to its fragile nature we are unable to allow food, drink or buggies in the garden, carriers are provided from visitor reception.

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

Please note: wheelchair route map in access statement has been temporarily altered but still offers access in the garden.

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

N/A

£8.00

Child

N/A

£4.00

Family

N/A

£20.00

One adult family

N/A

£12.00

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

£11.45

£10.40

Child

£5.75

£5.20

Family

£28.60

£26.00

Group Adult

Minimum group size 15

N/A

£9.40

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

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Friday 5 June

Saturday 6 June

Sunday 7 June

Monday 8 June

Tuesday 9 June

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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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 Sissinghurst Castle Garden (3 - 7 June)

History

Our history

The garden

The gazebo

Our work

Our work

Returning frogs to Frogmead

Behind the scenes

Art and collections

Our collections

Smallhythe Place

Scotney Castle

Bodiam Castle

Stoneacre

Bateman's

Lamb House

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Important notice -

What's on

Please book ahead before visiting

Upcoming events

History

Our work

Our work

Art and collections

Our collections

Facilities and access

General

Family

Access

Overview

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.

How to get here

Prices

What is Gift Aid?

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Opening times

Important notice -

Please note...

Wednesday 3 June

Thursday 4 June

Friday 5 June

Saturday 6 June

Sunday 7 June

Monday 8 June

Tuesday 9 June

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