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Blossom at Nymans 

Fri 20 Mar - Sun 31 May. Join the National Trust Blossom celebrations and experience the power of blossom at Nymans.

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20 Mar to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 72 other dates or times

Winnie-the-Pooh's Centenary Exhibition 

Sat 14 Feb - Sun 31 May: 11am - 4pm with last admission at 3.30pm. Gallery exhibition that spotlights some of Pooh's best known adventures.

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20 Mar to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 72 other dates or times

Easter Egg Hunt at Nymans 

Sat 21 Mar - Sun 12 Apr 2026, 10am to 5pm, last entry 4.30pm. This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Nymans on an Easter trail.

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21 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 22 other dates or times

Sociable walks with the Ranger team 

Weds: 25 Mar, 29 Apr, 20 May & 24 Jun. 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.

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25 Mar to 24 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 3 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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30 Mar to 30 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 11:00+ 154 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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30 Mar to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 149 other dates or times

Guided Tree Tours 2026 

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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2 Apr to 18 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 14 other dates or times

Three Cheers for Pooh! Story Trail at Nymans 

Sat 18 Apr - Sun 28 Jun. 10am - 5pm. Extracts from A.A. Milne's much loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's illustrations in a family friendly story trail that spotlights some of Pooh's best known adventures.

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18 Apr to 28 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 71 other dates or times

John Thompson art workshop: Meadow Flowers - Sat 18 April 

**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 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

John Thompson art workshop: Spring Garden - Sat 23 May 

**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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23 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Outdoor Theatre - A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Join us for this adaptation of William Shakespeare's much-loved story, set against the backdrop of Nymans romantic ruins. Bring a picnic and sit back and relax. Suitable for audiences of all ages. Fri 5 Jun: Gates 6pm, performance 7pm - 9pm.

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5 Jun 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel 

Sat 13 Jun – Sun 1 Nov: 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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13 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 141 other dates or times

Friday Lates 

Every Fri 19 Jun - 24 Jul: 5pm - 8pm. Make the most of the summer evenings & experience the garden in a new light. Pack up a picnic, flick out your rug, sit back & enjoy live music on the main lawn. Takeaway drinks and snacks available too.

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19 Jun to 24 Jul 2026
at 17:00 to 20:00+ 5 other dates or times

John Thompson art workshop: South Downs - Sat 27 June 

**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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27 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Summer of Play 

Sat 18 Jul - Fri 4 Sept: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Play your way through the summer holidays with races, games and active challenges. Sponsored by Starling Bank.

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18 Jul to 4 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 48 other dates or times

John Thompson art workshop: Evening at the Mill Pond - Sat 18 July 

**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 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Outdoor Theatre - The Great Gatsby 

Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. Thurs 23 Jul, 7pm. Gates at 6pm for picnics.

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23 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

Outdoor Theatre : Alice in Wonderland 

Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems…Fri 14 Aug: Gates 5pm for picnics, performance at 6pm.

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14 Aug 2026
at 18:00 to 20:00

John Thompson art workshop : Isle of Skye - Sat 15 Aug 

**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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15 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

John Thompson art workshop: Summer Woods - Sat 26 Sept 

**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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26 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

John Thompson art workshop: Woodland Stream - Sat 17 Oct 

**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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17 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00