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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
Planning your visit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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