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at Nymans

Daily guided tours of the garden 

Join a daily guided garden tour led by expert garden guides.

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6 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 25 other dates or times

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel 

Sat 14 Jun – Sun 26 Oct: 11am–3.30pm. An exhibition upstairs in the gallery, exploring the creativity of Oliver Messel, theatre designer for stage and screen, and master of illusion and make-believe. Normal admission applies.

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6 Oct to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 20 other dates or times

Dream House Tours 

Join a tour around the outside of the house at Nymans, looking at the building and seeing how it developed since 1890 when it was purchased by Ludwig Messel.

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6 Oct to 24 Oct 2025
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14:00 to 14:45
+ 14 other dates or times

Touring Exhibition: Last Night For Ever 

Mon 18 Aug - Sun 30 Nov. A touring sculpture by artist and curator Andrea Gregson and featuring a sculpture in the garden in the ruins. The sculpture can be seen as part of a garden tour only and tours are subject to availability.

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6 Oct to 30 Nov 2025
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14:00 to 15:00
+ 110 other dates or times

Sneak Peek Tours 

Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).

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7 Oct to 24 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 11:00
+ 13 other dates or times

Guided Tree Tours 2025 

Join one of our expert volunteer Tree Guides for a 90 minute tour showcasing the magnificence of the trees at Nymans throughout the seasons.

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17 Oct to 3 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Halloween half term 

Sat 18 Oct - Sun 2 Nov: 10am - 4.30pm. Have a spooky half term at Nymans with plenty of Halloween-themed fun and games, pumpkin faces, witches' hats and a bubbling cauldron. Free family trail around the garden.

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18 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 15 other dates or times

John Thompson art workshop: Moon over Skye - Saturday 18 October 

** SOLD OUT **Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.

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18 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 16:00

Sociable walks with the Ranger team 

Join us for a gentle 3-mile, 2 hour walk through Nymans' woodland, lakes and streams — a perfect way to explore nature and meet new people. 11am - 1pm. Meet at Reception.

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29 Oct to 26 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time

A Fairytale Christmas at Nymans 

Sat 22 Nov – Sun 4 Jan: 10am - 4pm (House open 11am - 3.30pm with last entry at 3pm). Step into a fairytale inspired Christmas at Nymans with a land of make believe inside the house and a family adventure trail in the garden.

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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 43 other dates or times