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Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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.

Biddenden Road, near Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB

The Rose Garden at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Important notice

2 - 31 August: Please note we will be trialling timed entry into the garden only at Sissinghurst during this period. There is no need to book in advance. For more information, visit our 'Planning Your Visit' article.

Planning your visit

Visitors photographing the gardens in July at Sissinghurst Castle, Kent, one bending down for a close-up shot of a white delphinium, two standing behind

Timed garden entry trial (2 - 31 August 2025) 

Visiting us in August? Click here to find out more about our timed garden entry trial.

Visitors enjoying the view from the Tower at Sissinghurst
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Planning Your Visit 

There are lots of things to consider whilst planning your visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Whether it's your first visit or your 100th, find out all the need to know information here.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden Estate Walks and Site Map 

Download your map of the estate here before you set off on your adventure. Please note the 1 and 3 mile walk waymarkers are being updated with new pink and orange colours, and wayfinding numbers.

Visitors enjoying the garden at Sissinghurst

Upcoming events at Sissinghurst 

Browse from our selection of tours, talks, and workshops throughout the year here.

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Reimagining Delos at Sissinghurst Castle Garden 

Find out more about the final phase in developing the Delos garden at Sissinghurst Castle, reimagined from Vita and Harold’s original vision.

A lounging pooch at Sissinghurst Castle
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Visiting Sissinghurst Castle Garden with your dog 

Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome so you can feel at ease when strolling through the estate. Here's some useful information to help you enjoy your walk.

Keen photographers in a group visit to Sissinghurst Castle
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Group visits at Sissinghurst Castle Garden 

Visiting as a group to Sissinghurst Castle Garden couldn’t be easier; here’s how to arrange a group visit.

Two visitors walking in the garden, both laughing whilst holding an ice cream at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire

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