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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Booking in advance isn’t needed, collect a ticket on arrival from visitor welcome, tickets are subject to availability. This is a free of charge tour, lasting around 45 minutes. Meet in the Riding House courtyard just before the tour begins at 11.30am. Tours runs daily during the week. No tours available at the weekend or on Bank Holiday Mondays.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Early Bird Summer of Play in August
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.
Pokémon joins Nymans' Summer of Play
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.
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).
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.