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
Workshop dates and price to be announced.
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.
Willow Star Weaving Workshops
Helen from Handcraft with Helen leads two workshops where you'll learn traditional techniques and weave your very own Christmas star of willow.
£40 per person.
Workshop dates:
- 21 November, 9:30am - 11:30am
- 9 December, 10am - 12pm
Persian Paper Filigree workshop
Workshop dates and price to be announced.
Learn ancient cut paper techniques to create your own intricate design.
Christmas lunches
Our ever-popular Christmas lunches are back between 2 and 22 December. The menu will be available closer to the period.
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.
For more information around accessibility and facilities, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.