The estate at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
The Sissinghurst estate is 460 acres of beautiful Wealden countryside including 180 acres of woodland. Looked after by a team of rangers, it's a fascinating place to spot native wildlife all year round and a joy for walkers and horse riders alike. Tenant farmer John farms the land and rears Sussex cattle and Romney sheep.
Ideal for explorers of all ages
With 460 acres to explore there's something for everyone in your family, from a short one-mile walk passing two lakes to a more adventurous three-mile walk taking in all of the estate.
Wonderful dog walks
The estate is a fantastic place to explore with your four-legged friends. Whether you're a first-time visitor to the estate, or a regular, there's always something new to see and explore.
National Trust members can enjoy free car parking at Sissinghurst and make the most of this beautiful countryside.
Seek out the birdwatching hide
The ranger team has designed and built the bird hide from Sissinghurst oak. All you 'birders' out there can now watch the comings and goings of our feathered friends in quiet comfort. The bird hide is on the long estate walk near the bottom of the veg garden.
Woodland walks
The estate is a great place to be during the autumn and winter months. There's wildlife in abundance from cows in the fields to smaller creatures hiding in the woodland.
However, it's not only wildlife that flourishes at this time of year but also the woodland itself. The trees make for a canopy of yellows, browns and reds which add an extra-special touch to the estate walks. In the wider estate our tenant farmer is hard at work harvesting the fields which makes for a great view across the low Wealden landscape.
Photography opportunities
Located in the Wealden Countryside, these views provide eager photographers with many opportunities to snap that perfect seasonal shot!
Picturesque views
The Elizabeth Tower and Barn, and Oast Houses are visible from across the fields on the Estate walk.
Other sights around the estate
The top of the Vegetable Garden
It is a truly jaw-dropping view at any time of the year with a far-reaching view across the low Wealden landscape. Find out more about the Vegetable Garden here.
Lake Field
Aptly named as its the field that sits just next to the upper side of the lakes. There're lots of great angles to capture a perfect nature scene across the lakes which is brimming with wildlife which changes throughout the seasons.
The wetland boardwalk
Nestled with in the foliage next to one of the lakes is a marshy wetland that can be navigated via a boardwalk. This area makes for a great photo with its rich biodiversity and views back across the lake.
If you need help finding any of these areas just pop into visitor reception before you set off and they'll point you in the right direction.
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