South East - Sussex

Inspired by the setting and the soil, they created one of the country’s great gardens, with experimental designs and new plants from around the world. Nymans became a garden lovers’ house, and the Messels entertained family and friends, enjoyed relaxing and playing in the garden, and picnicking and walking in the woods. Partially destroyed by fire in 1947, the house and ruins sit within a romantic and picturesque setting.

Note: group bookings are taken for every day, all year round, except Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Special interest tours:

Nymans Garden
Led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers, your tour will include seasonal highlights of the garden, the stars of the Nymans collection, and a brief history of the Nymans story showing how the garden was created by the Messel family and how it is cared for to this day.
 Duration 1 hour.

Note: group bookings are taken Monday to Saturday, all year round, except Bank Holidays. Messel Family Rooms not available for group visits on Fridays. 

Charges may apply, for more information please contact the property.