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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

The Forecourt Garden decorated at Christmas time.

Important notice

We expect to be very busy over the weekend, and would recommend visiting during the week when the trail is quieter if you are able to. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe continues until Sunday 5th January 2025. Last admission to the House is 3pm.

Planning your visit

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. See the house decorated as the Professor's home, go through the wardrobe into the world of Narnia and peek into the Beaver's burrow and Mr Tumnus' cave. Upstairs, see the Witch's castle, while out in the garden get together with friends and family and have a go at The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe family trail designed by TIN SHED scenery. From Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025: 10am – 4pm. Last entry to the house is at 3pm.

Nymans Narnia Christmas trail
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Things to do with the kids at Nymans 

Join in the fun with 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' this Christmas with a family trail and magically decorated house. 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.

The Garden Hall at Christmastime

Events at Nymans 

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

Dog visits at Nymans
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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. Bring your dog to Nymans between 1.30pm and 4pm from 1 November 2024 until 31 January 2025 (inclusive). When visiting the woods, please keep dogs on leads and stay on paths to protect nesting birds. Nymans is a one pawprint rated place.

Group listening to a tour guide in a garden
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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.

Reading a map at Nymans

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.

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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

Two adults with a young child, all smiling together and admiring the festive window art in Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

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