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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.

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at
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22 Jul to 5 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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on
23 Jul to 24 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 11:00
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23 Jul to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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