Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Opening times vary. Admission charged.
Details
Accessibility:
August 2020: see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden#Facilities%20and%20access
"Designated disabled parking in the main car park
There is currently no mobility buggy service available.
Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate
There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care.
Adapted toilet on level ground at visitor reception and via ramp at restaurant
Wheelchair users might find some areas of our garden challenging due to uneven paths and steps
Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear
Due to its fragile nature we are unable to allow food, drink or buggies in the garden, carriers are provided from visitor reception.
Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit.
Please note: wheelchair route map in access statement has been temporarily altered but still offers access in the garden"
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Designated parking in the main car park. Parking charge of £3 to non National Trust members. Drop off points for the mobility buggy are from the car park to the visitor reception and the shop. Disability toilets available. Restricted access to the lower part of the shop. Some areas of the gardens can be uneven and there are steps in places. See https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431729785089-sissinghurst-castle-garden.pdf
Brief Description:
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is world renowned and has a diverse history behind it.
"Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden."
Further Information:
Address:
Sissinghurst castle Garden, Biddenden Road, Near Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2 AB
Email:
sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone:
01580 710100.
Website:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden
Opening Hours:
Opening times vary, please see website or contact directly before your visit. August 2020: "We’ve re-opened the garden, estate and Long Library. You will need to book in advance and arrive at the garden gate within your 30 min slot. Check What’s On for latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking." https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden#Opening%20times
Admission charges – Adult £12.05. Child £5.85. Family £30.00. Group Adult £10.95. Group Child £5.50. (Prices can vary throughout the year, please see website.) See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden#Prices
Directions:
Situated 3.1 miles from Cranbrook via The Hill, Golford Road, Chapel Lane, and left onto an unanmed Road to Sissinghurst Castle Garden. OS TQ 808383.
Transport:
Best travelled to by car.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden#Facilities%20and%20access
Baby Changing Facilities
Toilets
Shop and tea room on site. Closest amenities can be found in Cranbrook.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Trinity Church, Sissinghurst, Kent
1,532 metres*
1,569 metres*
St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook, Kent
2.38 miles*
2.40 miles*
Weald Information Centre, Cranbrook, Kent
2.41 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.