Name: Nymans
Rating: 5.0

Nymans

Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB, UK

1-99 Years

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Nymans 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. (Please note the Rose Garden is undergoing extensive restoration during 2025 / 2026).

Dramatic shows of vibrant native tree colour in autumn precede winter’s structural form, 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.

Prices starts from £22.00 with for adults, £11.00 for Child and £33.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Nymans: A convincing creation of a medieval manor house remodelled in the 1920s and now a partial ruin.
Garden: Grade II* listed garden with rare and unusual plant collections and views across the Sussex Weald.
Woods: Ancient woodland with an industrial past featuring a lake and cascades.
Play Glade: Natural play area for den building and children's games with a mini stage.
Retail: Large shop and plant centre with locally sourced artisanal products, home accessories and plants from the Nymans nursery.
Second-hand bookshop: Based in the former Potting Shed, the second-hand bookshop offers a wide selection of books.
Gallery: Small gallery upstairs with a changing programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Things to do with the kids at Nymans: Discover things to do as a family, explore natural play in the Play Glade, and enjoy trails around the garden in the school holidays at Nymans.
Visiting Nymans garden: Discover ruins, statues and year-round beauty and interest. Created by plantsman and designer Ludwig Messel in the late nineteenth century, it’s a garden lover’s delight with significant international and heritage plant collections. More open and flowing than a ‘garden of rooms’, different areas of the garden represent Nymans’ distinctive blend of formality and informality to perfection. Garden tours are available daily and take in distinctive seasonal highlights.
Explore Nymans house: The house is closed for conservation and will reopen on Sat 28 March. The rest of Nymans remains open. Part ruin, part house, this medieval style manor is not as old as it seems. Ravaged by fire in 1947, the once Gothic mansion is now romantic ruins and unexpectedly charming rooms last occupied by Anne Messel in 1992.
Explore Nymans’ woodlands and wider estate: Come and explore Nymans’ ancient oak and beech woodland, home to cascades, sandstone outcrops, a lake and a large variety of plants and wildlife. Can you find the tallest tree in Sussex, scurrying squirrels, birdlife on the lake, or fungi?
Visiting Nymans with your dog: Between 1.30pm and 4pm each day until Sat 31 Jan 2026, dogs are welcome in the garden. Nymans is a one pawprint rated place.

Facilities

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.
Food & Drinks: Café near the entrance serving a range of refreshments with indoor and outdoor seating. Open from 10am daily. The Riding House cafe is set in the heart of the garden with a relaxed and contemporary setting.

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Price Details

Prices until March 2026:

Adult(18+): £22.00 with Gift Aid & £20.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £11.00 with Gift Aid & £10.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £55.00 with Gift Aid & £50.00 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult and up to 3 Children: £33.00 with Gift Aid & £30.00 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £18.05.
Group Child(5–17): £9.03.

Prices from 1 March 2026:

Adult(18+): £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £11.60 with Gift Aid & £10.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £57.80 with Gift Aid & £52.50 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult and up to 3 Children: £34.70 with Gift Aid & £31.50 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £19.00.
Group Child(5–17): £9.50.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Garden: 10:00 - 17:00
Café: 10:00 - 16:45
Car Park: 09:00 - 18:00
Plant centre: 10:00 - 17:00
Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 16:00
Shop: 10:00 - 17:00
Riding House: 10:30 - 15:30

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans#place-opening-times

Address: Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB, UK

Post Code: RH17 6EB

Council: Mid Sussex

County: West Sussex

By road: Just off the London to Brighton M23/A23. Follow the brown signs from the A23.
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. Crawley Train Station can be reached from a variety of locations, quickly and easily. London and Brighton are both within 35 minutes by train.
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. From Crawley it is a short 20 minute bus journey from bus stop F at Crawley bus station which is opposite the rail station.
Cycling: Cycling from Crawley train station to Nymans takes around 28 minutes and covers a distance of 4.6 miles.
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.