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A garden for all seasons, with rare and unusual plant collections, set around a romantic house and partial ruins. The comfortable, yet elegant, house reflects the personalities and stories of the talented Messel family. In spring see blossom, bulbs and a stunning collection of subtly fragranced magnolias. The Rose Garden, inspired by Maud Messel’s 1920s design, is scented by hints of old-fashioned roses. Dramatic shows of vibrant native tree colour in autumn precede winter’s structural form, with pockets of perfumed daphne throughout the garden. Discover hidden corners through stone archways, walk along tree-lined avenues while surrounded by the lush countryside of the Sussex Weald. The adjoining woodland, with lake and bird hides, has plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.
Please check website for admission information.
Off London to Brighton M23/A23. Follow the brown signs from the A23. Parking: The car park will open at 9.00am and close at 6.00pm. Car parking is free.
By train The nearest stations are Balcombe 5 miles (no public transport to Nymans available), Crawley 5 miles and Haywards Heath 9 miles
By bus Metrobus routes 271 and 273 stop nearby, providing an hourly service from Crawley (station) and Brighton, and every two hours from Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint.
On foot 5 miles from Balcombe station
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* Free entry for National Trust members. We are open 7 days a week, and there is no need to book. Please note child ticket is aged under 17. Under 5's go free. In the garden, dogs are welcome until Sunday 12 February 2023. From the 13 February, throughout spring and summer dogs are no longer allowed in the garden. We welcome them back again from Monday 30 October 2023 until February 2024. Hours to visit with your dog are between 1.30pm and 4pm. We ask that dogs are kept on leads and stick to the main paths in the woods during bird nesting season: 1st March
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