Christmas at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Things to see and do 

Wreath making workshops  - SOLD OUT

Using natural materials and foliage from around Sissinghurst's garden and estate, create your very own Christmas wreaths to take home with you this season. 

Tickets cost £50. All materials, tuition, refreshments and entry into the garden are included in the price. Standard parking charges of £4 apply to non-National Trust members.

Workshops will be held on:

• Tuesday 2 December at 10:30am - 12:30pm 
• Thursday 4 December at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Aesme Studio's garden display

Aesme Studio returns for another floral installment in the garden, celebrating the winter season. 

Pause under the Elizabethan Tower and take in this structural evergreen display which frames the beautiful orchard vista. 

Vistas and views

Drink in the late autumnal colours in and around the garden as textures crispen and colours pop, creating beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. 

Appreciate the architectural design of Harold Nicolson (co-creator of the garden) where sharp-edged hedges provide a stunning contrast along pathways. 

Watch the garden team at work as they prepare for the return of spring.

Give the gift of more this Christmas

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Why not gift a workshop to a loved one? 

Learn new and invaluable skills from our expert team of vegetable gardeners as they guide you through how to create your own vegetable plot and apply sustainable practices, such as No-Dig, to your garden at home. 

• Vegetable Plot Planning Masterclass (Friday 23 January 2026, 10:30am - 3pm, £75)
• No-Dig Workshop (Friday 27 February, 11am - 12:30pm, £20) 

Or why not give the gift of more this festive season with a Gift Membership for the National Trust? Find out more here. 

Christmas lunches

Our ever-popular Christmas lunches are back between Tuesday 2 December and Monday 22 December.

You can view the menu here. 

Please get in touch with us at sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 01580 710700 to find out how you can enjoy this year's festive feast. 

All Christmas lunches must be booked in advance to secure your space. 

Seasonal drinks

Hot chocolate and mulled wine are must-haves in the colder months. Warm yourself up in the Granary Restaurant or Old Dairy Cafe with a hot beverage and fill your bellies with one of our hearty meals on offer. 

All food and drink is to be enjoyed outside of the garden due to conservation purposes. 

Shopping

Discover a wide range of festive favourites from our nostalgic advent candles and calendars, to our bright and bold sustainable fabric tinsel and quirky felt decorations.

As the nights draw in, bring a sense of calm, wellness and winter comforts to your home with our Blue Spruce and Frosted Pine Reed Diffuser and indulge with our selection of Christmas drink and food from local suppliers.

Planning your visit

During our Christmas period, Sissinghurst Castle Garden is open seven days a week between 10am - 4pm, with last entry to the garden at 3:15pm. Please note we are closed on 24 and 25 December. 

There is no need to book your entry ahead of your visit. 

We ask visitors to be mindful that during the cold and wet months we will not have access to our overflow car park. This means we may have to close the main car park for short periods throughout very busy days to allow for more spaces to be cleared.  

For more information around accessibility and facilities, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.