Great Dixter is a garden you can immerse yourself in, vibrant, daring and exciting. Once the family home of the great gardener and garden writer …
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Feb 19, 2025
We went in the bleak winter and everything was dead.They lacked quantity of succession planting or evergreen. When you arrive at a garden and it’s cold one may expect a warming caffe that greats you …Full review by Pommyranian
Oct 28, 2024
Haven't visited since 2007 and after the disappointment of Sissinghurst worried it might be another let down. It was as beautiful as ever. Full of colorful flowers. Some people may find one of th…Full review by LyndaHM
Oct 27, 2024
Stunning garden. Loved everything about the place. The staff are happy, friendly, knowledgeable - very welcoming. It felt as though they loved being being there and weren't just going through the …Full review by woodtomo
where do I access walks in the wider estate with a dog?
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The East Sussex Pathfinder book includes a local walk passing Great Dixter, and can be accessed at the top of Great Dixter's driveway, signposted to Ewhurst Green and a circular …
The East Sussex Pathfinder book includes a local walk passing Great Dixter, and can be accessed at the top of Great Dixter's driveway, signposted to Ewhurst Green and a circular walk back to Northiam village.
The gardens are closed until April 2020. The shop and nursery are open Monday thru Friday, Saturday morning and closed on Sunday. Check the website for more details.
This is a long way to travel from Leeds. Accepting that TV coverage extracts the best bit, I wonder whether this is worth the 500+ mole round trip unless in the area for a short break?
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Definitely! I have been going there for years. Admittedly, you are traveling a long way, but there is plenty to see in the area if your planning a short break. Sissinghurst garden nearby is a …
Definitely! I have been going there for years. Admittedly, you are traveling a long way, but there is plenty to see in the area if your planning a short break. Sissinghurst garden nearby is a must, National Trust owned, and the town of Rye nearby is beautiful. Go in the late spring , early summer to see Dixter at its best, you won’t be disappointed.
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We are a historic house and garden, formerly the home of Christopher Lloyd. For many years we have been a training ground for gardeners, who come to us...
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