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Daily guided tours of the garden 

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

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20 Mar to 31 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 225 other dates or times
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Blossom at Nymans 

Thu 20 Mar - Sun 1 Jun. A celebration of blossom at Nymans with tree tours & guided garden walks. Or pick up a self guided trail through the garden from the welcome hub.

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20 Mar to 1 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 73 other dates or times
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Easter Egg Hunt at Nymans, Sat 29 Mar - Mon 21 Apr 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Nymans on an Easter trail. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) £3.50 per trail, normal admission applies

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29 Mar to 21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Needle Felting Workshops: Herdwick Sheep 

Mon 31 Mar: 10.15am – 1.30pm. Join Nikki Scally of 'Felt at Home' for this half day needle felting workshop in the Riding House. A perfect gift for Easter or Mothers Day.

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31 Mar 2025
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10:15 to 13:30
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Sneak Peek Tours 

Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes.

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31 Mar to 24 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 11:00
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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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31 Mar to 24 Oct 2025
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14:00 to 14:45
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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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1 Apr to 3 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
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John Thompson art workshop: Bluebell Woods - Saturday 19 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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19 Apr 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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Orchard Guided Walk - Wed 23 April, 10.30am - 12.30pm. 

Join George our Lead Ranger for a guided tour of the orchard restoration project at Nymans.

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23 Apr 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
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Moomins 

3 May to 13 July 2025: 10am - 5pm. Nymans invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.

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3 May to 13 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Block Printing Cushion Workshop, Fri 9 May, 10.30am - 1pm 

Print your own cushion cover. Join Sarah from 'Sarita Prints Joy' for this half day block printing workshop in the mezzanine of the Riding House Café nestled in the heart of the garden at Nymans.

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9 May 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
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Needle Felting workshops: Blossom Tomte 

Fri 16 May: 10.15am - 1.30pm. Join Nikki Scally of 'Felt at Home' for this half day needle felting workshop in the Riding House.

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16 May 2025
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10:15 to 13:30
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Outdoor family theatre: The Three Musketeers - Sunday 18 May (Gates 5pm, performance 6pm) 

“All for one and one for all!” Join us for this family theatre performance of a classic children's story, set against the backdrop of Nymans iconic ruins.

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18 May 2025
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18:00 to 20:00
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John Thompson art workshop: Meadow Flowers - Saturday 24 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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24 May 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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Outdoor theatre: The Tempest - Thursday 5 June (Gates 6pm, performance 7pm) 

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.

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5 Jun 2025
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19:00 to 21:00
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John Thompson art workshop: Spring Garden - Saturday 14 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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14 Jun 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel 

Sat 14 Jun – Sun 26 Oct: 11am–3.30pm. An exhibition 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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14 Jun to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 134 other dates or times
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John Thompson art workshop: Meadow - Saturday 19 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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19 Jul 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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Outdoor theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Thursday 24 July (Gates 6pm, performance 7pm) 

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Bring a picnic and sit back, relax & enjoy a performance in front of the romantic ruins. Suitable for audiences of all ages.

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24 Jul 2025
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19:00 to 21:00
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John Thompson art workshop: Marine Life - Saturday 23 August 

** 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 Aug 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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Outdoor theatre: Emma - BH Monday 25 August (Gates 6pm, performance 7pm) 

Ever the matchmaker and never the match? So seems to be the case for Emma Woodhouse… Bring a picnic and sit back, relax & enjoy a performance in front of the romantic ruins. Suitable for audiences of all ages.

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25 Aug 2025
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19:00 to 21:00
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John Thompson art workshop: Moon Reflecting on the Pond - Saturday 27 September 

** 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 Sep 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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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