If you're an NT member you can join us extra early for a summer of play from 9am between Sat 1 Aug & Mon 31 Aug. Kiosk open for coffee, snacks, ice cream and drinks. Remember your NT membership card to show at the door.
Second-hand book sale in the service wing of the house specialising in children's books. Sat 29 & Sun 30 Aug, 10am - 4pm.
This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! From Sat 18 Jul - Fri 4 Sept, Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family at Nymans.
Sat 13 Jun– Sun 1 Nov: 11am–3.30pm. Celebrating the life of Britain’s leading stage designer of the mid-20th Century. See the newly opened Oriel Room with costumes designed by students at Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL) and inspired by Oliver Messel.
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).
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.
Sat 5 Sept - Sun 13 Sept: 11am - 4pm. Step inside the house to see stunning floral displays inspired by the exhibition 'The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel'. Open every day with last admission at 3.30pm.
Free opening on Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept with special tours by members of the Messel family around the rarely accessible family flat. Tours at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Free. Tickets are allocated on arrival with no advance booking.
Join one of our expert volunteer Tree Guides for a 90 minute tour showcasing the magnificence of the trees at Nymans throughout the seasons.
**SOLD OUT** Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Weds: 26 Aug, 30 Sept, 21 Oct, 25 Nov & 16 Dec. 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. Free walk.
Sat 10 Oct - Sun 1 Nov: 10am - 4.30pm. Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Nymans with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.
**SOLD OUT** Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.
Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Tues 4 Jan 2027. Join us for Christmas at Nymans and explore enchanting scenes in the decorated house and a family trail in the garden. (The house closes at 3.30pm with last entry at 3pm).