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Dragonfly Trail: May Half Term

Join us on a Dragonfly Trail for this Half Term’s Minibeast May!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This May, follow our dragonfly trail of the Sissinghurst estate to explore and discover the bugs, birds, and animals that live here.

Pick up your free self-guided trail sheet from Visitor Reception when you arrive.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your trails from Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Weather-appropriate clothing. This trail is all outdoors.

Accessibility

Trail leads around uneven walking paths. The trail spots around the veg garden and down to the lake is wheels-friendly but further into the woods is uneven and potentially muddy.

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Upcoming events

Event

'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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on
21 May to 7 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 109 other dates or times
Event

Private Morning Tours at Sissinghurst 

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

Event summary

on
31 May to 27 Sep 2025
at
09:15 to 11:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Meet the Maker: JoyPots 

Drop in for some indulgent tastings by JoyPots in our main shop.

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on
6 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
Event

Meet the Maker: Little Red Hen Jewellery 

Meet Alix from the Little Red Hen Jewellery, who will be chatting about her nature-inspired, eco-friendly recycled silver jewellery.

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on
14 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00