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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 with our exclusive out-of-hours visits.

From May to September 2025 (excluding July), enjoy the rare opportunity to experience this iconic garden in the peaceful morning light before it opens to the public.

Throughout the year, Sissinghurst offers ever-changing beauty: emerging greenery, flourishing summer roses, vibrant borders, and the rich hues of late summer and early autumn. Each visit promises unique sights as the garden evolves across the seasons.

With only 30 tickets available per session, this is a special event for garden enthusiasts.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Sissinghurst Castle Garden at its most peaceful, where the morning light brings the gardens to life in unforgettable ways.

Session timings:

9:00am - Make your way down to Visitor Reception where you will be met by your knowledgeable volunteer guide

9:15am - Your tour begins

11:00am - The tour concludes when the garden opens to the public. However, you are welcome to continue exploring at your leisure.

*Note: Your tour ticket gives you all day access to the garden and indoor spaces, as well as free car parking.

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 or speak to the 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.

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Upcoming events

'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (Until 31 August) 

This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs until 31 August. Booking not required.

Event summary

on
25 Aug to 7 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 13 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden (23 July - 31 August) 

Join us for a fairy-tale themed Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

Event summary

on
25 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Dragon's Den Building 

Continue Summer of Play fun down by the lakes in our dragon's den building and fairy grotto areas.

Event summary

on
25 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 17:30
+ 6 other dates or times

Outdoor Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Experience outdoor theatre this summer at Sissinghurst with the Three Inch Fools.

Event summary

on
30 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00