Great Dixter House and Gardens
Northiam, High Weald
Image: Great DixterA medieval timber-framed house near Northiam surrounded by a bold, experimental garden with a long season. The nursery, started by Christopher Lloyd in 1954, sells plants raised from the garden.
Highlights
- Vibrant, experimental planting rich in wildlife
- Medieval house with a 15th-century great hall
- Plant nursery founded in 1954
- Loggia cafe using garden produce
Good to know
- No dogs in the garden except guide dogs
- Unfenced ponds, so keep an eye on children
- Picnics are allowed in the car park area, not in the garden
Getting there
Great Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, near Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PHParking: Free car parks on site, with no overnight parking.
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