Christmas at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Escape the crowds to Sissinghurst Castle and enjoy a gentle festive atmosphere to lead you into the New Year.
Christmas at Sissinghurst
28 November - 3 January* | 10am - 4pm, last entry at 3:15pm
Enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere during the winter months with decorated trees, natural decorations and festive workshops.
Get together with family and friends and have a delicious Christmas lunch, or shop for indulgent gifts and stocking fillers in the Shops.
Whatever the weather, our historic surroundings make for the perfect getaway from the Christmas high street bustle.
*Please note we are closed on 24 and 25 December.
For more information around accessibility and facilities at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Festive sights to look out for
Natural decor
Keep an eye out for wreaths and Christmas trees decked out with natural decorations.
Things to see and do
Wreath Making workshops
Using natural materials and foliage, create your very own Christmas wreaths to take home with you this season. Led by florist Jo Russell from Eliza Rose Artisan Floral Design.
£60 per person.
Workshop dates:
- 28 November, 10am - 12pm
- 4 December, 10am - 12pm
Willow Star Workshops
Create your own willow star to decorate your home this festive season. Led by Helen Garsed-Bennet of Handcraft with Helen.
£40 per person.
Workshop dates:
- 21 November, 9:30am - 11:30am
- 9 December, 10am - 12pm
Paper Monabbat-Kari Workshop
Join us for a Paper Monabbat-Kari workshop, using the intricate ancient Persian craft to make your own decoration for your home this festive season. Led by artist Thurle Wright.
£50 per person.
Workshop dates:
- 2 December, 9:30am - 11:30am
Christmas lunches
Our ever-popular Christmas lunches are back between 2 and 22 December. The menu can be viewed here.
Pre-booking your Christmas lunch is essential. You can do this by emailing sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk or calling us on 01580 710700.
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.
Give the gift of membership
This Christmas, gift outside the box.
From frosty landscapes to heartwarming moments, give your loved one something to enjoy far beyond Christmas morning.
Find out more here or speak to our Welcome Team during your visit.
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.
For more information around accessibility and facilities, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.