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Butterfly Trail: May Half Term

Join us on a Butterfly Trail for this May Half-Term at Sissinghurst.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This May, follow our butterfly trail around the Sissinghurst estate to explore and discover the different species living there.

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

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your free trail from Visitor Reception upon arrival.

What to bring and wear

Weather-appropriate clothing. This trail is all outdoors.

Accessibility

Trail leads around uneven walking paths.

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Upcoming events

Easter Egg Hunt at Sissinghurst Castle Garden 

Hop on down and treat the whole family to an eggcellent day out at Sissinghurst on our Easter trail.

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on
25 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 25 other dates or times

Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece (Until 28 June 2026) 

For the first time, diplomat Harold Nicolson's role in the fortunes of post-war Greece takes centre stage in this exhibition at Sissinghurst. Now extended until 28 June 2026.

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on
25 Mar to 28 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 95 other dates or times

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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on
16 Apr to 27 Jun 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 3 other dates or times

For the Love of Irises (15-16 May) 

A celebration of the Iris at Sissinghurst, often seen as the 'shooting stars' of the plant world. Includes a range of free pop-up activities. Standard admission applies.

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on
15 May to 16 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time