FAQ’s

You are welcome to stretch your dog’s legs in the car park and there are some shady parking spots, but unfortunately only Guide dogs are allowed in the garden.

We are open between April and November, Tuesday -Sunday from 11 am until 4 pm. Tickets can be purchased from the kiosk upon arrival.

The House and gardens are now open

Pre-booked tickets are no longer required

Owing to Covid we have reduced visitor capacity to the house for day tickets, Friends and HHA members. We ask that visitors to the House and Shop continue to wear face coverings and maintain a respectful social distance.

Gardens are open 11 am to 5 pm Tuesdays to Sundays and bank holidays Mondays. The House 1 pm to 4 pm. To enter the House you must also purchase a ticket for the Garden.  

Great Dixter Nurseries

The Nursery is currently open to visitors every day from 9 am to 5 pm.

Great Dixter Shop

The Shop is now open during normal opening hours. Please visit our online shop for a lovely selection of tools, books, seeds, clothing, and more.

Guide dog puppies in training (and indeed Guide dogs) are welcome so long as they are wearing their training vest and documentation is provided at the kiosk.

Yes. You must buy a garden ticket to be able to visit the house.

We are asking that all our visitors continue to wear a mask in the house or shop unless exempt in the previous government guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation.

Yes, so long as they are with the person they are assisting. Please mention to our kiosk staff upon arrival.

Yes please email [email protected] to reserve one. Please also visit our page on accessibility before you visit as the garden is not easy for wheelchair users.

Yes we have records of all new Friends and Annual ticket holders you can visit without your card if it hasn’t yet arrived

No, however because of reduced entry capacity in the house, it won’t always be possible to guarantee entry to the house. Friends and HHA members will be booked on the next available slot upon arrival where available.

You can visit the Nursery, Shop and Cafe without buying a ticket to access the house and garden. Please follow the signs to the nursery through the car park.