Retreat to the tranquil gardens at Nymans
Nymans beautiful extensive gardens developed throughout the 20th century by the Messel family, reflect the character of the founder and creativity of the plant hunters who explored worldwide. Indulge the senses with a spring visit to enjoy the blossom and carpets of delicate flowers, then return for the summer borders - a riot of colours and scents. The walled garden contains yellow and blue herbaceous borders, a huge wisteria pergola, a collection of old-fashioned roses, magnolias and camellias. Take a walk through the woodland and wild garden with its fine collection of trees and shrubs.
Garden reviews from our experts
The Top Ten Places to see Snowdrops
By Natalie French
With the promise of spring in the air, Nymans 20th century garden is almost ready to erupt in a kaleidoscope of colour. First comes white, as drifts of snowdrops lie under displays of early magnolias and camellias, under-planted with another pinnacle of spring, the daffodil.
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The Best Spring Gardens
By Veronica Peerless
Nymans' acid soil means it's the perfect home for the magnolias for which it is especially known; many hybrids, such as M. x loebneri ‘Leonard Messel' were bred here.
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