Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.

Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd – it was the focus of his energy and enthusiasm and fuelled over 40 years of books and articles. Now under the stewardship of Fergus Garrett and the Great Dixter Charitable Trust.

“If Dixter remains loved and retains its own identity, everything else will fall into place.”Christopher Lloyd, Nov 2005

Christopher Lloyd

Great Dixter was the home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006), who developed it into a hub of ideas and connections that spread out across the world.

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Become a Friend

Support the work of Great Dixter by becoming a Friend.

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Become a centenary Friend

For £1,000 you can treat yourself or someone else and at the same time help to secure Dixter’s future.

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Buy Tickets Online

Great Dixter Gardens is now open. Please click here to book a ticket. Friends and Annual ticket holders do not need to book. The house is open each day between 1pm and 4pm. To enter the House you must also have a ticket for the Garden. Please book a slot at the same time as booking your tickets.

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Latest events

  • Meadow gardening

    Discover the secrets of meadow gardening using the marvellous Great Dixter meadows as an example. You will be taken through the process of creating your own meadow and maintaining it. Includes slides and talks and practical sessions in the meadows. Read more

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    Location: Great Dixter Charitable Trust, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH

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  • Behind the Scenes at Great Dixter- July

    Join Dixter Gardener Graham Hodgson for an afternoon's exploration of the borders to examine the plants that are looking good and give you an insight into the work that makes this happen. Read more

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    Location: Great Dixter Charitable Trust, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH

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  • Great Dixter Plant Fair

    GREAT DIXTER’s First SUMMER Plant Fair Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2021, 10.30am – 4pm (pre-booked timed tickets) Booking starts 2nd July Read more

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    Location: Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH

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Items of interest

  • Cafe

    The Loggia cafe is now open for a range of lunches, snacks, hot and cold drinks and cakes, all freshly cooked here at Dixter. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. Please inform staff if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies and they will endeavour to help. Read more

  • The Nursery

    The Nursery was started by Christopher Lloyd in 1954, specialising in plants he deemed garden-worthy. We remain a small, personal and professional nursery. We are open to customers every day from 9am-5pm. Read more

  • Families

    Great Dixter is a magical place for families to visit. Garden Explorers is an adventurous group for toddlers and carers which takes place each Thursday and Friday morning at Great Dixter. Join our mailing list to book a spot Read more

  • Richard Adams at Great Dixter

    In this the Centenary year of Christopher Lloyd’s birth, Richard Adams has woven his magic in the gardens of Dixter with a series of 12 paintings. You can view the series here and buy online. Read more