Sissinghurst Stories (13 July - 13th September)
Discover Sissinghurst Castle's history, from Elizabethan manor house to 18th century prison and finally a world-renowned garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover the story of Sissinghurst, the garden, the ruins, and the people who made it a home.
From Elizabethan manor house to the present, 'Sissinghurst Stories' invites every visitor to learn more about how this world-renowned garden came to be.
Designed for audiences of all ages. Take part in family activities, listen to the recordings of poems inspired by Sissinghurst, and look through the photos taken during the time of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.
Rarely-seen collection items from Sissinghurst's past shed a light on its time as a prison and a farm.
Open daily from the 13ths July to the 6th September. Included with standard admission.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
The display is located upstairs in the Oast Exhibition Space. There is no step free access.
- Meeting point
Please scan your membership cards or pay for entry at Visitor Reception. The display is located next to Visitor Reception, upstairs in the Oast Exhibition Space.
- What to bring and wear
The display is indoors. Please have your entry ticket on hand to enter the space.
- Other
The display is free to attend but all visitors must obtain an entry ticket (token) to view the space. You may be asked to present the token, not National Trust cards, at the door.
Upcoming events
Sissinghurst Summer 'Fête' (18 July - 6 September)
Celebrate summer in style with lawn games, craft activities, dress up and spotter trails.
Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing
Changeling Theatre brings Shakespeare's best rom-com to the outdoor stage at Sissinghurst.
Outdoor Theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail
The Three Inch Fools return to Sissinghurst with an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.