Christmas at Nymans
Nymans (National Trust), Handcross · 21 November to 4 January 2027
Image: National TrustThe rooms of Nymans house are turned into a make-believe Christmas wonderland for the festive season. Outside, a family adventure trail runs through the garden and is free with admission. The garden is open until 4pm and the house closes a little earlier.
Highlights
- House rooms decorated as a Christmas wonderland
- Free family adventure trail in the garden
- Open daily through the Christmas holidays except 24 and 25 December
Good to know
- Last entry to the house is 3pm
- The Gruffalo Art Adventure is in the garden at the same time
Getting there
Nymans (National Trust), Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB
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Nearby
Image: National TrustWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt Halloween trail at Nymans
A garden trail based on the We're Going on a Ghost Hunt books, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they look for hidden ghosts. Children pick a bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race on broomsticks and cross stepping stones before a party and a sticker at the end. On 27 October there are also short storytelling sessions.
Image: National TrustWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt storytelling at Nymans
A half-term storytelling session for little ones based on We're Going on a Ghost Hunt. Children join the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they look for hidden ghosts and meet pumpkins, bats and owls, with music and some gentle spookiness. There are three sessions on the day.
Image: National TrustChristmas at Nymans: The Gruffalo Art Adventure
Twelve giant Gruffalo sculptures, each painted by a different artist with nature-inspired designs, are placed around the garden at Nymans this winter. Look out for Gruffalo games and challenges on the way round. Until 4 January the house is also dressed for Christmas with a winter woodland theme.