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.
A symbol of love and horticultural ambition, created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in the early 1930s.
Home to Vita's Writing Room. Vast panoramic views of the formal garden, working farm and 450-acre wider estate from the very top.
Nicknamed 'The Big Room', this atmospheric space was originally used for entertaining by Vita and Harold and is now home to exhibitions throughout the year.
Perched on the corner of our moat, the Gazebo was built in 1969 by Nigel and Benedict Nicolson as a memorial to their father, Harold Nicolson.
Take home a living piece of Sissinghurst with plants and seasonal vegetables that are grown right here on site.
Seasonal gifts ranging from stylish homeware, locally produced products, books and more.
A wide range of donated books ready to start their new chapter in life.
Serves hot and cold drinks, tasty light bites and cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Designated disabled parking in the main car park. Adapted toilet on level ground at visitor reception and via ramp at restaurant. Unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around the estate. Please note that due to narrow pathways, pushchairs are not allowed in the formal garden. Dogs are also not allowed in the formal garden or vegetable garden but are allowed around the wider estate on leads.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden access statement| Asset | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Garden | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Estate | Dawn - Dusk |
| Restaurant | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Shop | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tower | 11:00 - 15:30 |
| Long Library | 11:00 - 15:30 |
| South Cottage | 11:00 - 15:30 |
| Coffee Shop | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Exhibition | 10:00 - 16:00 |
The garden and collection spaces open at 11am. Last entry to the garden is 3:15pm. The collection spaces close at 3:30pm, with the garden closing at 4pm.
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Per vehicle | £4.00 |
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.20 | £11.00 |
| Child | £6.10 | £5.50 |
| Family | £30.30 | £27.50 |
| One adult family | £18.20 | £16.50 |
From Sissinghurst village, go past the church to the footpath on the left, signposted to Sissinghurst Castle. The path can get muddy and is slim on the approach to the main drive. Once on the main drive, there's no designated path for pedestrians. Half way down the drive towards the house and garden, there is a clapper stile on the right where you can go along the hedge line in the field if you prefer.
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.
Visiting as a group to Sissinghurst Castle Garden couldn’t be easier; here’s how to arrange a group visit.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.
