Sissinghurst Castle Garden

The garden in Autumn — Sissinghurst garden in autumn

This winter, take a look inside the South Cottage by purchasing a timed ticket from 1 November — Take a look inside the South Cottage at Sissinghurst

A view of the Sissinghurst estate during autumn

The richly wooden panelled library at Sissinghurst — The Long Library at 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.

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Misty morning at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

January fun at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Join us for some fun to start of the New Year, shake of the Christmas cobwebs and step outside for some fresh air, learn something new about our Rose Pruning techniques or let your little one help Percy the Park Keeper across our estate.

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What's on

Sissinghurst Rose Pruning with the Head Gardener

Tue 11 Jan 2022

+ 1 other date

09:45-12:00

Join us for a talk and a tour with our Head Gardener, learn all about the unique way the gardeners at Sissinghurst look after our world renowned roses. Running on the 11 January 2022 and 18 January 2022.

Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sun 30 Jan 2022

11:00-16:00

This winter, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Sissinghurst on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand.

View from the Nuttery at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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What to expect from your visit

The estate, garden, Long Library, Tower and South Cottage are all open with limited capacity, with South Cottage tours in the morning and free flow in the afternoon. The shop, plant shop, restaurant and coffee shop which is offering a reduced menu, are all currently open. You no longer need to book your visits to Sissinghurst.

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

The South Cottage at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Take a look inside South Cottage at Sissinghurst Castle Garden which has long been the residence of writers.

Visitors enjoying an autumnal dog walk around the estate

Dog walking at Sissinghurst

We love all things dogs here at Sissinghurst so you can be at ease when strolling through the estate in the company of other dog lovers. Read on to find out some useful information to help you enjoy your walks.

The autumn view across the estate at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Autmnal walks

Autumn is a great time to put on the walking shoes and take a stroll through the countryside. Some of our estate pathways may be muddy in places so we advise sturdy footwear or wellies to best navigate the terrain. Please keep to the paths as best you can to help us conserve the delicate wildflowers that enhance the verges.

Man with drone — Drone usage at our places

Flying drones at our places

Drones can be flown above our places only if special permission is given. Click here for information about the National Trust's policy on the use of drones.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink — Pick up a coffee

What refreshments are available?

Our Granary restaurant is open daily, serving a range of meals, hot and cold drinks, sweet bakes, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls and ice-cream to name a few. The Old Dairy coffee shop is also open for light refreshments.

Shopping at Sissinghurst

The shop and plant shop are open everyday between 10-4pm. Read on to find out more about shopping at Sissinghurst.

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History

Sissinghurst rose Valentine's card from 1955, in Vita's writing room

Vita in love

Explore the fascinating relationships of Vita Sackville-West and discover the people that she held closest to her heart.

Vita's desk in the Writing Room showing her pen and ink stand, writing block, glasses and a photograph of Virginia Woolf.

The literary life of Vita Sackville-West

Discover more as the Collections and House team shine a new light on Vita Sackville-West and her passion for literature.

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.

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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.

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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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General

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

Areas may be closed for some periods for conservation reasons

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

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.

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

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

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

Please wear sturdy footwear when walking around the estate as some of the paths can become very muddy.

Some of the estate paths may be closed as a result of the recent heavy rainfall.

Family

Our formal garden is inaccessible to pushchairs and buggies. You can park your pushchairs by visitor reception whilst viewing the formal gardens. Pushchairs can be used on the 450 acres of the wider estate.

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 at the top of the vegetable garden

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 a mobility buggy service available, please let the car park team know at arrival if you would like to have it pick you up. This runs April- October.

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, please bring a carrier with you

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

£12.10

£11.00

Child

£6.10

£5.50

Family

£30.30

£27.50

One adult family

£18.20

£16.50

Gift Aid

Standard

Per vehicle

N/A

£4.00

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

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January fun at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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Sissinghurst Rose Pruning with the Head Gardener