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Nymans

One of NT's premier gardens with rare and unusual plant collections of national significance. In spring see blossom, bulbs and a stunning collection of subtly fragranced magnolias. The Rose Garden, inspired by Maud Messel’s 1920s design, is scented by hints of old fashioned roses. The comfortable yet elegant house, a partial ruin, reflects the personalities of the creative Messel family.

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About Nymans

A garden for all seasons, with rare and unusual plant collections, set around a romantic house and partial ruins. The comfortable yet elegant house reflects the personalities and stories of the talented Messel family. In spring see blossom, bulbs and a stunning collection of subtly fragranced magnolias. The Rose Garden, inspired by Maud Messel’s 1920s design, is scented by hints of old fashioned roses. Dramatic shows of vibrant native tree colour in autumn precede winter’s structural form when the garden is filed with pockets of perfumed daphne throughout the garden. Discover hidden corners through stone archways, walk along tree-lined avenues while surrounded by the lush countryside of the Sussex Weald. The adjoining woodland, with lake and bird hides, has plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.

There is a large shop and plant centre with our special collection of plants grown on site, a cafe offering a choice of seasonal food made by us, a kiosk in the tea garden and horsebox in the garden at busy times.

For children there are opportunities for natural play and pick up and go activities and seasonal trails.
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Website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Nymans features

Location details

Nymans,
Handcross,
Sussex,
RH17 6EB

Directions to Nymans
On B2114 at Handcross signed off M23/A23 London-Brighton road. Metrobus 271 & 273 stop nearby.

Nymans openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Nymans. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Nymans, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Nymans are accessible to wheelchair users.

Nymans is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.