"Sissinghurst" Sissinghurst by Mariajoy

Sissinghurst Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 101 photos

Sissinghurst Castle is the former home of the author, Vita Sackville-West who designed the magnificent gardens surrounding the Elizabethan mansion in Kent - the Garden of England. After she and her husband Harold Nicholson died, the buildings and garden were given to the National Trust. Please see the link for more details.

I visited here with friends on a warm but hazy day in April and, even though I had visited years before, was amazed by the sheer beauty of the various gardens, the bluebell woodland walk, the moat, the tower where she wrote, and the stunning views over Kent.

Intro Written Apr 29, 2007
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The Lakes Favorites (8)

Part of the woodland walk also includes the two small lakes where you can see waterfowl and other pondlife. It's such a... more travel advice

Aspects of an English Country Garden - Sissinghurst

Aspects of an English Country Garden Favorites (8)

Over many decades Vita Sackville-West designed and nurtured her beloved garden with care and the help of several devoted... more travel advice

Aspects of an Elizabethan Manor House - Sissinghurst

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I'm no expert but the Manor House must be one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in SE England. Check... more travel advice

The Oast Houses Favorites (8)

The 8 oast houses adjacent to the ticket/info office, are now a small exhibition centre with photos and information... more travel advice

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balhannah Oct 4, 2011 at 11:08 PM

Sounds like you found this garden a delight too! I would have loved to have seen the spring bulb's, especially the paddock full of Bluebell's, what a sight that must have been. It really is a lovely castle!
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rexvaughan Mar 20, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Thanks, Maria. Great pics and tips and your enthusiasm is helpful as well. Do you know how it would be in late summer, early fall (Sept)?
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yooperprof Sep 5, 2007 at 8:04 PM

I've read a lot of the Nicholson/Sackville-West books, so this is a place that I would dearly love to see. But it's rather difficult to get to unless you have a car!
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angiebabe Jun 25, 2007 at 6:56 PM

Hi Maria, nice to see your page and photos - Sissinghurst is one of my favourite gardens - was stunning when we were there one June!
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Nemorino May 13, 2007 at 7:14 AM

Yes, I'm sure "The Great Improvement" must have had a highly positive effect on their lives there, especially in the winter. Still, I'd hate to have to pay the heating bills for a place like that.
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globetrott May 11, 2007 at 1:31 PM

an interesting place with great architecture ! English gardens are always great to look at !
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Airpunk May 9, 2007 at 1:04 AM

Indeed, a nice place to spend a couple of hours. The gardeners must have a lot to do with all the beautiful flowers.
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antistar May 8, 2007 at 3:06 PM

Oast houses... mmm. I can imagine having my own castle with its own private brewery :).
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Jenniflower May 7, 2007 at 2:46 PM

What splendid gardens Maria! Hope you enjoyed your long weekend... back to the grindstone tomorrow!
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cachaseiro May 4, 2007 at 10:23 PM

very nice looking english countryside :O)