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Nymans
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB
Planning your visit
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Things to do with the kids at Nymans
Take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. (From Sat 3 May until Sun 13 Jul). Discover natural play in the Play Glade, activities and events in the school holidays and an ancient woodland and garden to discover, there's lots of fun for families at Nymans. Picnic anywhere in the garden, or pick up a snack from the cafe or kiosk. Baby change available by the house and in the cafe and car park.
Events at Nymans
Keep up to date with everything going on at Nymans, from events and activities, to free guided tours.
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Visiting Nymans with your dog
Dogs are not permitted in the garden from 31st January 2025, but are welcome in the woodland year round. When visiting the woods, please keep dogs on leads and stay on paths to protect nesting birds. Nymans is a one pawprint rated place.
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Group visits to Nymans
Find out how to get the most from your group visit to the stunning country house and gardens at Nymans in West Sussex, as well as how to book and what to expect. Guided tours of the garden may be available if booked in advance, please mention when you make your initial enquiry. To chat through your group visit please drop us a line at nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01444 405250.
Nymans map
Find your way round the estate at Nymans with this downloadable map. See where to find the house and gallery, shop, cafe and toilets and which direction to take when setting off for a woodland walk.
Nymans Family Map
Sometimes it's the little things that make the best family memories, like building a den, spotting a red kite and having an ice cream at the end of a family walk. Our new family maps are free to pick up when you arrive at Nymans and explain exactly how hop, totter or dash over to the Play Glade and more.
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The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel
A new exhibition delving into the work of Oliver Messel opens on Saturday 14 June and will celebrate the life of Britain’s leading stage designer of the mid-20th Century. The displays will explore the designer’s lifetime of creative output which was influenced by his childhood spent at Nymans. The exhibition will cover his work in interior design, film and theatre. Some of the objects on public display for the first time include a newly acquired portrait of his sister Anne, plus theatre props for Glyndebourne performances and a recreation of an opera set.
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Weddings at Nymans
Welcome to Nymans in West Sussex, where the atmospheric house and ruins provide the perfect backdrop to our romantic Loggia and surrounding Sunk Garden where your ceremony will take place. It's the perfect setting for a memorable, stylish and unique wedding. To arrange a viewing, please call 07732 063906 or email sophie.sherriff@nationaltrust.org.uk