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Sociable walks with the Ranger team

Weds: 20 May, 24 Jun, 29 Jul & 26 Aug. Join us for a gentle 3-mile, 2 hour walk through Nymans' woodland, lakes and streams — a perfect way to explore nature and meet new people. 11am - 1pm. Meet at Reception. Free walk.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

This 3 mile walk is designed to be gentle and enjoyable, giving you the chance to meet new people, explore beautiful places, and build confidence walking in the countryside. You'll be guided along well-loved routes through woodland, streams, and lake views, walking as part of a group where you'll feel safe, supported, and never left behind. The walk ends back at Nymans reception. The walk is free. Admission to the house and garden applies if you go on to visit Nymans and the cafe. (Members go free).

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Visitor Welcome

What to bring and wear

Footwear and clothing suitable for the weather and terrain. The woods can be muddy and slippery in wet weather.

Accessibility

The track is uneven and there are some steeper climbs, there are some steps, but the walk can be adapted to avoid them, if needed.

Other

Admission to Nymans is payable if you are visiting the cafe, house or garden after your walk.

Upcoming events

Three Cheers for Pooh! Story Trail at Nymans 

Sat 18 Apr - Sun 28 Jun. 10am - 5pm. Extracts from A.A. Milne's much loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's illustrations in a family friendly story trail that spotlights some of Pooh's best known adventures.

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7 Jun to 28 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 21 other dates or times

Sneak Peek Tours 

Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).

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8 Jun to 30 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 11:00+ 104 other dates or times

Dream House Tours 

Join a tour around the outside of the house at Nymans, looking at the building and seeing how it developed since 1890 when it was purchased by Ludwig Messel.

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8 Jun to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 103 other dates or times

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel 

Sat 13 Jun – Sun 1 Nov: 11am–3.30pm. An exhibition upstairs in the gallery, exploring the creativity of Oliver Messel, theatre designer for stage and screen, and master of illusion and make-believe. Normal admission applies.

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13 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 141 other dates or times