Discover more at Nymans
Find out when Nymans is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome in the garden during the winter months from 1st November 2024 to 31st January 2025, between 1.30 - 4pm. In winter, whatever the weather, you can enjoy winding paths and wide avenues with colourful views across the woodland, or towards the South Downs. Throughout the summer months we ask you not to bring your dog into the garden. Nymans is a one pawprint rated place.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Nymans is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Up to two dogs per adult are welcome at Nymans in the woodland, outdoor seating area of the café, shop and plant centre, as well as the garden at specific times. Assistance dogs are welcome during opening hours throughout the year in the garden, house, tea garden and shop, and in the woods at any time.
Dogs are welcome in the garden on short leads during winter opening from 1st November 2024 to 31st January 2025 and between 1.30pm and 4pm. Dogs are not permitted in the garden at other times.
There's no access into the wall garden for dogs as some of the paths may be roped off during winter and space can become limited.
Dogs are welcome under close control in the woodland nature reserve all year round. During bird nesting season, from 1 March until 31 August, please keep dogs on leads to protect ground-nesting species of birds.
The woods are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) partly for their breeding birds. Many birds nest in the shrub and bramble layer and are easily disturbed unintentionally by dogs running through. We ask for everyone’s help to allow birds to nest and rear their young.
We recommend you’re dressed for the weather as some paths are steep and can get very muddy.
Enjoy your time with us and please support us by having a cup of tea or visiting the shop. This will help us look after Nymans today and for future generations.
During bird nesting season, from 1 March until 31 August, please keep dogs under close control to protect ground-nesting species of birds.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Nymans is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
After a good dog walk in the fresh air, find a place to sit and relax with your dog in a dog-friendly café.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
Nymans’ ancient woodland is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), nature reserve and home to a variety of plants and wildlife. Find a walk to suit your needs and wander pathways down to the lake spotting wildlife and fungi as you wander.
Romantic ruins, intimate gardens and internationally recognised plant collections, all set against a backdrop of the woodland and far-reaching views over the Weald. See a colourful tapestry of autumn trees, with flowerbeds in bloom until the first frosts.
If you're after a meal or just a quick pit-stop, try our autumn menu with freshly prepared food inspired by the season. Quick snacks and delicious cakes prepared by our chefs are always popular too, especially after a walk in the woodland or garden.
From coast to countryside, discover where you and your dog can explore Sussex together.