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'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025) 

This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs 10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025. Booking not required.

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24 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 45 other dates or times
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Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden (23 July - 31 August) 

Join us for a fairy-tale themed Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

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24 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 17:00
+ 38 other dates or times
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Dragon's Den Building 

Continue Summer of Play fun down by the lakes in our dragon's den building and fairy grotto areas.

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24 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 17:30
+ 38 other dates or times
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Private Evenings at Sissinghurst 

Experience the garden in the golden evening light with our exclusive out-of-hours tours.

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26 Jul 2025
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17:30 to 19:30
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Painted Papers: Bloomsbury Group Art Workshop 

Artist Sarah Tanat-Jones leads a workshop where you will create artwork using the traditional techniques of the Bloomsbury Group.

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2 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 13:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Meet the Maker: Cocktail tastings from In the Loop 

Taste some ready to drink cocktails from one of our suppliers, Gnina from In the Loop. Rescheduled to 2 August due to wet weather.

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2 Aug 2025
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12:00 to 16:00
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Private Morning Tours at Sissinghurst 

Experience a private tour of our historic garden in the early morning light before we open to the public.

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30 Aug to 27 Sep 2025
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09:15 to 11:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Experience outdoor theatre this summer at Sissinghurst with the Three Inch Fools.

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30 Aug 2025
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19:00 to 21:00
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Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Sissinghurst Castle Garden 

Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.

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9 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 14:30
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Tayshan Hayden-Smith: Closing the Green Gap 

The Sissinghurst Series presents activist, gardener, and National Trust Ambassador Tayshan Hayden-Smith exploring who has access to green spaces and how public and private gardens shape culture.

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12 Sep 2025
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15:00 to 16:00
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Tom Stuart-Smith: Finding a language - one garden designer's journey 

The Sissinghurst Series presents respected landscape and garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith, whose award winning work continues to redefine what gardens can be.

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15 Sep 2025
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14:00 to 15:00
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Arthur Parkinson at Sissinghurst 

The Sissinghurst Series presents gardener, author, and floral artist Arthur Parkinson for an exploration of his evocative approach to gardens as well as a flower arrangement demonstration.

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26 Sep 2025
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15:00 to 16:00
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Derry Watkins: Late Summer Colour 

The Sissinghurst Series presents renowned plantswoman Derry Watkins who will explore the rich potential of August and September planting.

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28 Sep 2025
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14:00 to 15:00
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Jo Thompson: Beauty and Romanticism in the English Garden 

The Sissinghurst Series presents leading garden designer Jo Thompson explores how colour, texture, and structure combine to create atmosphere and year-round beauty.

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29 Sep 2025
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14:00 to 15:00
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Charlotte Harris: Cultivating Beauty - the Evolution of the English Garden 

The Sissinghurst Series presents acclaimed landscape designer Charlotte Harris, whose work is rooted in sensitivity to people, place, and ecology.

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3 Oct 2025
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14:00 to 15:00