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 2024
Adult Ticket £16.00
Child Ticket £5.00 (5-15 yrs)
Tickets are sold on arrival;
there is no pre booking.
Wool 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. Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September 2024, 11am-4pm, This is a free event.
21 September 2024 11:00 am – 22 September 2024 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6HU
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. The Great Dixter Nursery will host this day on propagation. You will be taken through each stage…
23 September 2024 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…
26 September 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 amGreat Dixter, TN31 6PH
Basket Weaving – September
Sussex Basketmaker Christiane Gunzi will be demonstrating willow basket weaving in The Great Barn. Saturday 28 September and Sunday 29 September 2024 – 11am to 4pm. Free to attend.
28 September 2024 11:00 am – 29 September 2024 4:00 pmGreat Barn, Great Dixter, TN31 6HU
Autumn Plant Fair
Autumn Plant Fair – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024 – 11am to 4pm. The entrance fee is £16 and includes garden entry (Friends & Annual Ticket holders: free). Tickets are on sale on the gate, on the day (no advance booking). There will also be lots of refreshments for sale & dogs are…
5 October 2024 11:00 am – 6 October 2024 4:00 pmGreat Dixter, TN31 6HU
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…
7 October 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
