Sussex

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

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The Garden Hall decorated for a 1940s Narnia Christmas

Opening times for 25 November 2024
Asset	Opening time
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Café	10:00 - 15:45
Car Park	09:00 - 17:00
House	11:00 - 15:30
Plant centre	10:00 - 16:00
Second-hand bookshop	10:00 - 15:30
Shop	10:00 - 16:00
Riding House	11:00 - 15:00

Dogs are welcome in the garden between 1.30pm and 4pm from 1st November 2024 until 31 January 2025 inclusive. Last entry to the house is 3pm and it closes at 3.30pm. Last orders in the Riding House are at 2.45pm. Buggy tours available - book on arrival. From 1 February 2025, we're sorry but dogs are not permitted in the garden although they are welcome in the woodland.

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Free entry for National Trust members. We are open 7 days a week, and there is no need to book.

Dogs are not permitted in the garden from Thursday1 February 2024 until Monday 28 October 2024 when they are welcome between 1.30pm and 4pm.

Free entry to RHS members (main cardholder only).

Pease note child ticket is aged under 17. Under 5's go free.

Last entry to the house is 30 mins before closing time.

Prices until 28 February 2025
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £19.80 £18.00
Child £9.90 £9.00
Family £49.50 £45.00
1 adult and up to 3 children £29.70 £27.00
Group Adult £16.20
Group Child £8.10
Prices from 1 March 2025
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £22.00 £20.00
Child £11.00 £10.00
Family £55.00 £50.00
One adult and up to 3 children £33.00 £30.00
Group Adult £18.05
Group Child £9.03
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Assistance dogs only
Guided tour
Available for functions
Kiosk
The kiosk is open during busy times like weekends and school holidays.
Bookshop
Licensed for civil weddings
Café
Plant shop
Car park
Shop
Dogs allowed
Dogs are not permitted in the garden from Thursday 1 February 2024 until 1 November 2024.
Tea-room
Electric vehicle charging point
Eight 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available directly as you enter the car park. Chargers can be accessed using the mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging partner, RAW Charging's website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app before your visit.
Toilet
MT Push all Terrain wheelchair available, accessible toilets and Changing Places toilet. Mobility parking near entrance. Wheelchair available for house and garden. Some steep pathways/uneven ground. Buggy tours daily.
2023-property-access-statement---march-2023.pdf
Accessible route and/or map
Level access/terrain
Accessible toilet
Narrow corridors
Changing Places
More information about Changing Places can be found here: https://www.changing-places.org/
Photograph album
Drop-off point
Ramped access/slopes
Induction loop
Seating available
Level access to food outlet
Steps/uneven terrain
Level access to shop
Wheelchairs available
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
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. Electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
On foot
5 miles from Balcombe station
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.
By bicycle
NCN20
By bicycle - more information
Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB
01444405250
nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Prices until 28 February 2025
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£19.80	£18.00
Child	£9.90	£9.00
Family	£49.50	£45.00
1 adult and up to 3 children	£29.70	£27.00
Group Adult		£16.20
Group Child		£8.10

Prices from 1 March 2025
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£22.00	£20.00
Child	£11.00	£10.00
Family	£55.00	£50.00
One adult and up to 3 children	£33.00	£30.00
Group Adult		£18.05
Group Child		£9.03

Adult and child dressed in Christmas hats and winter clothes outside in the garden

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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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

A group of young adults kicking up autumn leaves on a walk around the estate at Hardwick, Derbyshire

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