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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.

  • Booking essential

Experience the beauty of Sissinghurst Castle Garden before we open to the public.

In April and June, join a tour of our internationally renowned garden led by our expert volunteer guides.

You'll be led through the garden 'rooms' created by Vita Sackville-West and husband Harold Nicolson, learning about the property's evolution over time.

A perfect opportunity to enjoy this stunning garden at pace.

Tour timings:

9:00am - Park in the car park and make your way down to Visitor Reception where you will be met by your tour guide

By 9:30am - Your tour begins

11:00am - The tour concludes with the garden opening to the public

Note: Your tour ticket does not include admission or car parking. If you would like to stay and enjoy the garden, Tower and Library after the tour, admission tickets are available to purchase on the day at Visitor Reception before the tour begins

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £35.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please park in the car park and walk down to Visitor Reception for 9am.

Accessibility

Please get in touch in advance or speak to the tour guide on the day of your visit if you have any access requirements. The garden is mostly level access with a step-free route available.

Other

On rainy days, parts of the garden pathways may be slippery, and we recommend bringing an umbrella with you. Your tour ticket does not include admission or car parking.

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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.

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19 Mar to 28 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 101 other dates or times

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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21 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 29 other dates or times

Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing 

Changeling Theatre brings Shakespeare's best rom-com to the outdoor stage at Sissinghurst.

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on
7 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30

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.

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31 Aug 2026
at 18:00 to 20:00