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Last updated on 24 February 09

Sissinghurst Garden

  5.0/5 (3 ratings)

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A sixteenth century tower, and other buildings, with the most famous twentieth century garden in England. Sissinghurst garden is a prime example of the Arts and Crafts style. The garden was made on the site of a medieval manor and some structures survive. Harold Nicolson, a diplomat and author, laid down the main lines of the Sissinghurst design in the 1930s. Vita Sackville-West, a poet, a garden writer and Harold's wife, took responsibility for the planting at Sissinghurst garden. She worked as an 'artist-gardener'. Her planting design was brilliant. The historical importance of Sissinghurst Castle Garden comes from its role in transmitting Gertrude Jekyll's design philosophy to a host of visitors. The most famous and influential feature of Sissinghurst is the White Garden. It exemplified and popularised Jekyll's idea of using colour themes in planting design.

Address - Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, England, TN17 2AB
Opening times - Mid March to early November. Friday to Tuesday.
Admission - Adult £9.80 (includes voluntary gift aid donation)
Website - Visit the Sissinghurst Garden website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Vita Sackville-West

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Recent Reviews

  • about 1 year ago Adam Hodge said

    Beautifully maintained. I liked the more spacious areas more than the rather intense gardens around the tower, although the variety of plants is wonderful.
    The tightly controlled colour schemes is in ways stunning but almost too disciplined.

    (5.0/5)
  • about 1 year ago Elizabeth White said

    Wonderful garden with inspirational plant combinations. I've been at several times of year. I like it best in autumn when the annual bedding is still in flower. The leaves are starting to turn and the Euonymus europaeus Red Cascade is displaying showy red fruit. The orchard also looks lovely in Spring when the blossom is out.

    (5.0/5)
  • about 1 year ago Sybil K said

    Sissinghurst is one of the world's great gardens. Its just a pity that so many other people know how good it is!

    (5.0/5)

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