Christmas at Nymans: The Gruffalo Art Adventure
Nymans (National Trust), Handcross · 21 November to 17 January 2027
Image: National TrustTwelve 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.
Highlights
- 12 giant artist-painted Gruffalo sculptures in the garden
- Gruffalo-themed games and challenges
- House decorated with a winter woodland theme until 4 January
- Runs on into mid January, after most Christmas trails have closed
Good to know
- The house is open 11am to 3.30pm, last entry 3pm
- Presented by the National Trust and Wild in Art with Magic Light Pictures
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 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.