Christmas at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Escape the crowds and enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
Christmas at Sissinghurst
24 November - 4 January | 10am - 4pm, last entry at 3:15pm
Enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere during the winter months with decorated trees, natural decorations, a dried flower display under the tower and a series of wreath making workshops.
Get together with family and friends and have a delicious Christmas lunch, or shop for indulgent gifts and stocking fillers in the Shop.
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.
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 colder seasons. More details to follow.
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.
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.
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