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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

Child running through the Walled Garden at Nymans

Important notice

We are very busy during the summer holidays and afternoons are often a quieter time to visit. Currently the Cuckfield Road (B2114) is closed due to road works from the junction with B2115 at Sloughgreen, heading north to Nymans.

Planning your visit

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Things to do with the kids at Nymans 

With 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.

Seated woman clapping and enjoying a picnic

Events at Nymans 

Keep up to date with everything going on at Nymans, from events and activities, to free guided tours of the house and garden.

Dogs head as it sits and waits for treats that a hand is taking from a packet
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Visiting Nymans with your dog 

Whatever the weather you can enjoy winding paths and wide avenues with colourful views across the woodland or towards the South Downs. From 1 November 2024 until 31 January 2025 (inclusive) dogs are welcome in the garden between 1.30pm and 4pm. 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 family map

Download a map of the garden for families 

Want to find out where the summer activities are, or where the play glade is, or even where you can stop for a break and an ice cream? Download our map just for families here.

Detail from Nymans map

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.

Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through through snowy wood.
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Christmas at Nymans: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 

Step through the wardrobe into Narnia at Nymans this Christmas. Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025: 10am – 4pm.

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A couple at Nymans pictured on their wedding day.
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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

Exploring the Potager Garden in late summer at Trerice, Cornwall

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