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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.

  • 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 2pm. Tours runs daily during the week. No tours available at the weekend or on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Upcoming events

Daily guided tours of the garden 

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

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1 Sep to 31 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 60 other dates or times

Summer of Play 

Sat 19 Jul - Fri 5 Sep: 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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1 Sep to 5 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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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 and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).

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on
1 Sep to 24 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 11:00
+ 39 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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1 Sep to 30 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 181 other dates or times