Overview
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, Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden, a centre of education, and a place of pilgramge for horticulturists from across the world.
Opening
April to October, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens: 11am to 5pm; house 2pm to 5pm.
Find us
Great Dixter House and Gardens is located in Northiam, approximately half a mile off of the A28, which runs through the village. Follow the brown tourist signs.
For those travelling by public transport, the nearest train stations to Northiam with connecting buses are Rye and Hastings. Buses run directly to Northiam (Monday to Saturday) from Rye, Hastings and Tenterden.
Admission
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House and Garden tickets:
Adult: £11.50 Child (5-15): £2.50 Children under 5: free
Gardens only:
Adult: £9.50 Child (5-15): 2.00 Children under 5: free
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Group Visits
Our special group rate applies when the group size is 25 or more, and entrance to the House is between 2pm and 5pm.
Adult: £10.50, Child: £10.50.
We also offer group tours outside of normal opening hours. For more information, please see our website.
Garden Tours: Treat your group to a one-hour tour of the garden with a member of the Great Dixter gardening team. These tours will take place upon arrival. Maximum group size 25. Tour price: £100.00 including VAT.
Things to See
The Orchard Garden
The Sunk Garden
The Solar
