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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.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

After the continued success of last years tours we're happy to be hosting 16 new dates for 2025.

The Spring dates will take place on: Mon 17 March, Tue 1 April, Wed 16 April, Thu 1 May & Fri 16 May. Highlights will include Magnolias, Cornus kousas and Paulownia tomentosa.

The Summer dates will take place on: Mon 2 Jun, Tue 17 Jun, Wed 2 Jul, Thu 17 Jul, Fri 1 Aug & Mon 18 Aug. Highlights will include the Persian Silk tree, Catalpas and the Dawn Redwood.

The Autumn dates will take place on: Tue 2 Sep, Wed 17 Sep, Thu 2 Oct, Fri 17 Oct & Mon 3 Nov. Highlights will include the Arboretum, Handkerchief trees and the delightful fragrance of the Katsura trees.

You'll see many of our Champion Trees and learn about the influence that the Messel family had on the gardens, whilst having the opportunity to ask our experts your questions.

£10 per person, normal admission applies.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Guided Tree Tour - Spring£10.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please check in at Visitor Reception on arrival. The tour will start outside at the Hub.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear as the tour may leave the paths. The tour takes place outdoors so please wear appropriate clothing for a 90 minute walk.

Accessibility

This tour goes up and down steps and slopes.

Other

Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Upcoming events

Halloween half term 

Sat 18 Oct - Sun 2 Nov: 10am - 4.30pm. Have a spooky half term at Nymans with plenty of Halloween-themed fun and games, pumpkin faces, witches' hats and a bubbling cauldron. Free family trail around the garden.

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2 Nov 2025
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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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2 Nov to 30 Nov 2025
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Meet the Artist: Andrea Gregson 

Artist Andrea Gregson will be talking about her sculpture, 'Last Night For Ever' currently exhibited in the ruin at Nymans. The talk will take place outside in the garden in the ruins. Sat 8 Nov, 1.30pm. Normal admission, free talk.

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8 Nov 2025
at 13:30 to 15:30

A Fairytale Christmas at Nymans Family Trail 

Join us for A Fairytale Christmas at Nymans this winter, inspired by the magic of much-loved stories. In the garden a Christmas family trail awaits, leading you through classic fairytales. Sat 22 Nov - Sun 4 Jan: 10am - 4pm.

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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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