Dragonfly Trail: May Half Term
Join us on a Dragonfly Trail for this Half Term’s Minibeast May!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
This May, follow our dragonfly trail of the Sissinghurst estate to explore and discover the bugs, birds, and animals that live here.
Pick up your free self-guided trail sheet from Visitor Reception when you arrive.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Pick up your trails from Visitor Reception
- What to bring and wear
Weather-appropriate clothing. This trail is all outdoors.
- Accessibility
Trail leads around uneven walking paths. The trail spots around the veg garden and down to the lake is wheels-friendly but further into the woods is uneven and potentially muddy.
Upcoming events
Conservation in Action: Restoring a Sissinghurst Model
Join volunteer Andrew Etherington and James Macmillan-Scott for a behind-the-scenes look as they work to restore a model of Sissinghurst Castle in the Tudor era, originally crafted in the 1970s.
'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025)
This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs 10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025. Booking not required.
Fig Pruning Demonstration: Nowruz Celebrations
Join Head Gardener Troy Scott-Smith for a demonstration of Fig Tree pruning to celebrate the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.
Spring Nature Walk: Nowruz Celebrations
Shake off the cold of winter with a spring nature walk led by Head Ranger Peter Dear.