Sissinghurst Summer 'Fête' (18 July - 6 September)
Celebrate summer in style with lawn games, craft activities, dress up and spotter trails.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
A range of children's and family activities inspired by the charm and creativity of Sissinghurst in the 1930s.
Join us for craft activities under the gazebo, an all-ages dress up area where you can live out your garden party fantasy, lawn games and nature spotter trails.
Free with admission.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Recommended for ages 3+
- Meeting point
Please scan your membership cards or pay for entry at Visitor Reception. The games will take place on the plain opposite Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
The event is outdoors, please wear weather-appropriate clothing for the day of your visit.
- Accessibility
There is level access to the plain.
- Other
The event is free but admission applies. Please scan your membership cards or pay for entry at Visitor Reception.
Upcoming events
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.
Private Morning Tours at Sissinghurst
Experience a private tour of our historic garden in the early morning light before we open to the public.
Sissinghurst Stories (13 July - 06 September)
Discover Sissinghurst Castle's history, from Elizabethan manor house to 18th century prison and finally a world-renowned garden.
Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing
Changeling Theatre brings Shakespeare's best rom-com to the outdoor stage at Sissinghurst.