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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a celebration of this delicate flower with a range of free pop-up activities around the site this May. All activities are free with standard admission.
Friday 15 May:
- Pop in on artist Sheryl Pape as she paints irises on the Oak Lawn in the Cutting Garden
Saturday 16 May:
- Join one of our free talks by Iris experts upstairs in the Oast Exhibition Space, including:
- 'An interview with Sarah Cook' by Jim Marshall, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- 'Seeds of Influence: Cedric Morris and the Benton End Generation' by Lucy Skellorn, 2pm - 3pm
- 'Sissinghurst - from a gardener’s perspective' by Jade Wall (Sissinghurst gardener), 3:30pm - 4pm
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Ask our welcome team on the day for more information on where these activities are held
- Accessibility
There is level-access to the Cutting Garden. There is no step-free access to the upstairs area of the Oast Exhibition Space.
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