What’s On
A vibrant, daring, and immersive garden with a 15th century house restored by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Leading the way in ornamental gardening, gardening for biodiversity, and horticultural education. Created by the great gardener and garden writer Christopher Lloyd, OBE, VMH.
“If Dixter remains loved and retains its own identity, everything else will fall into place. ”Christopher Lloyd, Nov 2005.
Come and Visit Us!
Day Tickets 2026
Adult Ticket £15.50 (reduced from £17.75 for the period 25 June to 1 September 2026 to support the Government initiative to help families by reducing the cost of summer activities.
Child Ticket £4.80 (5-15 yrs) reduced from £5.50 for the period 25 June to 1 September 2026 to support the Government initiative to help families by reducing the cost of summer activities.
Tickets are sold on arrival;
there is no pre booking.
Lutyens, the Lloyds & the Legacy
An opportunity to see the Lutyens wing of the house. This hour long tour, led by a Senior Guide, will show you the Lutyens / Lloyds collaboration and explain how the Lloyd’s used each room. You will walk from the entrance to the kitchens and servants hall, up to the first floor family bedrooms and into…
17 July 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 amGreat Dixter, TN31 6PH
Yesterday’s Gardener – July
Melvin Smith will look into the myths, beliefs and techniques of the Victorian gardener. He will be demonstrating the use of tools long since forgotten. Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July – 11am to 3.30pm. There will be lectures at 11:45pm and 2:30pm which will last approximately 30 minutes and Melvin will be on…
18 July 2026 11:00 am – 19 July 2026 3:30 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Grow
Grow is our monthly Home Ed session, taking place in the education room, garden and woods at Great Dixter. Sessions will focus on seasonal activity in the garden and woods and include art, cooking, and science as well as a forest school approach to learning in the woods, with learners developing their own ideas and…
21 July 2026 10:00 am – 1:30 pmGreat Dixter, TN31 6PH
Pottery Demonstration – July
Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July – 11am to 4pm Free to attend.
25 July 2026 11:00 am – 26 July 2026 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Behind the scenes at Great Dixter – July
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
27 July 2026 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Basket Weaving in August
Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August 2026 – 11am – 4pm Sussex Basketmaker Christiane Gunzi will be demonstrating willow basket weaving in the Great Barn. Free to attend.
1 August 2026 11:00 am – 2 August 2026 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Biodiversity study day
This study day led by Fergus Garrett and ecologist Andy Phillips will examine how the way we garden at Great Dixter is helping to create a local hotspot of biodiversity and will help participants to understand how to garden in a way that promotes species richness and diversity. The day will include an illustrated lecture and an…
3 August 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Wool Spinning and Weaving – August
Wendy and Lorraine will be on hand in the Great Barn to demonstrate hand spinning of wool, and the products they make using crochet, knitting and weaving. Saturday 8 August, 11am-4pm. This is a free event.
8 August 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Behind the scenes at Great Dixter – August
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
10 August 2026 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Lutyens, the Lloyds & the Legacy
An opportunity to see the Lutyens wing of the house. This hour long tour, led by a Senior Guide, will show you the Lutyens / Lloyds collaboration and explain how the Lloyd’s used each room. You will walk from the entrance to the kitchens and servants hall, up to the first floor family bedrooms and into…
12 August 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 amGreat Dixter, TN31 6PHPottery Demonstration – August
Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August – 11am to 4pm. Free to attend.
29 August 2026 11:00 am – 30 August 2026 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Melvin Smith Hop Picking – September
Melvin Smith will be on hand in the Great Barn talking about 19th century hop picking, showing some of the tools that were used in the process and giving demonstrations. Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 September 2026, 11:45 and 2:30. Free to attend.
5 September 2026 11:45 am – 6 September 2026 2:30 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Practical Symposium-September 2026
A September Practical Symposium – Saturday 5 September to Saturday 12 September 2026 This is a week-long practical hands on symposium, the aim being to demonstrate, explain and inspire, with a maximum of 12 attendees. 80% of the time will be outside in the garden and 20% indoors. Accommodation, meals, as well as transport to and from the hotel every…
5 September 2026 12:30 pm – 12 September 2026 8:00 amGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PHBasket Weaving in September
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 – 11am – 4pm Sussex Basketmaker Christiane Gunzi will be demonstrating willow basket weaving in the Great Barn. Free to attend.
12 September 2026 11:00 am – 13 September 2026 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Gardening with subtropical plants
Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included, served in the Great Hall and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day. Gain an insight into how Fergus and the team use subtropical…
14 September 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Growing and integrating summer bedding for late season interest
Introducing summer bedding to your borders is an excellent way to extend your garden’s season, maintaining interest and colour into the autumn. At Great Dixter we grow summer bedding plants from seed as well as using tender perennials and hardy subtropical plants to keep the display going. This day will teach you how to choose and grow summer bedding from…
15 September 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PHPottery Demonstration – September
Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September – 11am to 4pm. Free to attend.
19 September 2026 11:00 am – 20 September 2026 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Nursery propagation day
The Great Dixter Nursery team will lead this Study Day held at the Great Dixter Nursery. Refreshments and lunch are included and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the Nursery on the day. You will be taken through each stage from making your own compost, to taking cuttings, sowing seeds,…
21 September 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Lutyens, the Lloyds & the Legacy
An opportunity to see the Lutyens wing of the house. This hour long tour, led by a Senior Guide, will show you the Lutyens / Lloyds collaboration and explain how the Lloyd’s used each room. You will walk from the entrance to the kitchens and servants hall, up to the first floor family bedrooms and into…
24 September 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 amGreat Dixter, TN31 6PHWool Spinning and Weaving – September
Wendy and Lorraine will be on hand in the Great Barn to demonstrate hand spinning of wool, and the products they make using crochet, knitting and weaving. Sunday 27 September 2026, 11am-4pm. This is a free event.
27 September 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
Propagation for gardeners
Propagation at Great Dixter is a year-round affair and helps to ensure our borders are full of colour and interest, and our plants are well maintained. This new practical course will be led by the garden and nursery teams at Great Dixter, and will help you to understand how propagation is structured through the year. You…
28 September 2026 10:00 am – 30 September 2026 4:00 pm
Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair 2026
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026 11am to 4pm. Ticket Price £17.75 per person. The entrance fee includes garden entry (Friends & Annual Ticket holders: free). Tickets are on sale on the gate on the day (no advance booking). A small plant fair which has become a date-to-save for plantspeople from near and far.…
3 October 2026 11:00 am – 4 October 2026 4:00 pmGreat Dixter, TN31 6PH
Planning and preparing your border for spring and summer
Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included, served in the Great Hall and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day. This study day takes you through the preparation and planning involved…
5 October 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Behind the scenes at Great Dixter – October
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
12 October 2026 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH