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Moments of history shape who we are, and we want to bring some of that to life in the shop. Former residents who were steeped in literature and Lady Sackville's influence on Vita, these are a few of the stories that influence our products. Bristol Blue. Vita’s love of the rich colour of Bristol Blue Glass may have been influenced by her mother who was fond of decorating her homes in the Persian style, which featured yellows, orange and blue. Originally this Blue Glass was developed in the 18th century by a Bristol potter, Richard Champion. The glass was displayed in the Great Exhibition of 1851 and was favoured by all the aristocrats of Europe. When Lady Sackville left Knole in 1919 much of the contents of Knole was auctioned including the glass. The items which failed to sell, Vita brought to Sissinghurst where it is displayed in the library and tower. The original Bristol Blue Company was formed in 1988 to re-establish a tradition which had been lost for over 60 years. With hand blown items for sale such as vases, jugs and jewellery you can be a part of the rich history of Bristol Blue. By being hand made it makes all of these pieces a unique and personal item. A family of writers. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson were both well know and respected authors. This love of all things literature has been passed down the generations, and we're now lucky enough to have a wealth of well loved authors who have at one time or another, called Sissinghurst home. They have shared their own thoughts in different publications throughout the years and lots of these can be found in the shop. From the archive: Vita Sackville-West on her garden at Sissinghurst (1950) On our weekly delve into the archive, we revisit a 1950 feature in which Vita Sackville-West writes about the creation of her garden at Sissinghurst, which she made from scratch together with her husband Harold Nicolson. Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville West at Sissinghurst in 1960. T he thing to remember about this garden is that twenty years ago, in 1930, there was no garden. The place had been in the market for three years since the death of the last farmer-owner; the buildings were occupied by farm labourers; and the slum-like effect, produced by both man and Nature, was squalid to a degree. There was nothing but a dreadful mess of old chicken houses and wire chicken runs; broken-down spile fences; rubbish dumps where cottagers had piled their tins, their bottles, their rusty ironmongery and their broken crockery for perhaps half a century; old cabbage stalks; and a tangle of weeds everywhere. Brambles grew in wild profusion; bindweed wreathed its way into every support; ground-elder made a green carpet; docks and nettles flourished; couch grass sprouted; half the fruit trees in the orchard were dead; the ones that remained alive were growing in the coarsest grass; the moat was silted up and so invaded by reeds and bulrushes that the water was almost invisible; paths there were none, save of trodden mud. It had its charII,1. It was the Sleeping Beauty's castle with a vengeance, if you liked to see it with a romantic eye; but if you also looked at it with a realistic eye you saw that Nature run wild was not quite so romantic as you thought, and entailed a great deal of laborious tidying up. The White Garden at Sissinghurst. Advertisement. It took three years to clear away the rubbish, three solid years, employing only an old man and his son who also had other jobs to do. Neither of them was a gardener; they were just casual labour. It was not until 1933 that any serious planting could be undertaken, but this was perhaps as well, because during those three impatient years we had time to become familiar with the "feel" of the place-a very important advantage which the professional garden-designer, abrupt1y called in, is seldom able to enjoy. A hundred times we changed our minds, but as we changed them only on paper no harm was done and no expense incurred. Of course, we longed to start planting the hedges which were to be the skeleton of the garden, its bones, its anatomy, but had we been able to do so in those early days I am sure we should have planted them in the wrong place. Even as it was, we made some mistakes: the yew walk is too narrow, and I stuck a Paulownia imperialis into the middle of a future flower-bed, where it is becoming only too-imperial, and is now rapidly attaining the dimensions of a forest tree. I have not the heart to cut it down, although I know I ought to. The formal gardens in 1930. Read next. From the archive: Blenheim's Gothic Revival lodge becomes a family home (1999) By Virginia Fraser. It was not an easy garden to design. We had so very little to go on. There were no existent hedges, except rubbishy ones which just demanded to be grubbed out, and no old trees, such as a cedar, or a mulberry, which one might reasonably have expected to find on so ancient a site, and which would have provided a starting point here and there. It is true that we had some guiding lines in the old walls of pink Tudor brick, and God forbid that I should be so ungrateful to those, for they are in many ways the making of the garden, but after the charming haphazard fashion of Tudor builders, who presumably had no professional architect to draw plans for them, none of the lines seemed to be at right angles to one another, but shot off most inconveniently in odd directions. It looked all right from ground level, but once you had climbed the tower and looked down upon the whole layout as though you were seeing it from an aeroplane, you discovered that everything was at sixes and sevens. The tower wasn't opposite the main entrance; and the courtyard wasn't rectangular, as you thought, but coffin-shaped; the moat wall ran away at an oblique angle from everything else; the moat followed an even more inexplicable angle. It required great ingenuity to overcome those problems, but for‐ tunately Harold Nicolson (who might ell have made his career as an architect or a garden-designer instead of a diplomatist, a politician, or an author) possessed enough ingenuity, and also enough large paper sheets ruled into squares, to grapple with the difficulties. The exquisite private gardens of Petworth House. Country Gardens 24 Jun 2020 10 items Virginia Fraser. Advertisement. The result, I think, is entirely successful. He has contrived in the most ingenious way, as you may appreciate from the accompanying photographs, to produce a design which combines formality with informality. He has managed to get long vistas over and over again, in a relatively small space. This makes the garden look far larger than in fact it is. I had the smaller part. Harold Nicolson did the designing, and I did the planting. We made a good combination in this way: I could not possibly have drawn out the architectural lines of the garden, and he couldn't possibly have planted it up, because he doesn't know quite as much about plants as I do. This is not saying much, for I know very little, but he knows even less. But he does know how to draw the axis between one view point and another, and that is something I could never have accomplished. To sum up, I think I have-succeeded in making the garden pretty with my flowers, but the real credit is due to him, who drew its lines so well and so firmly that it can still be regarded with pleasure even in the winter months when all my flowers have vanished away and the skeleton is revealed. Sissinghurst in 1942. Read next. From the archive: Sophie Conran's Sussex manor house (2011) By Lisa Freedman. Having paid this tribute to Harold Nicolson, I must go back to some details about the making of this garden and what we grow in it. We found it, as I have said, in a dreadful mess. The only thing we found of any interest was an old Gallica rose, then unknown to cultivation, which is now listed as Gallica var. Sissinghurst Castle at 10s. a plant by Messrs. Hilling of Chobham, to whom I gave some runners. Miss Nancy Lindsay, who is an expert on such matters, says that my old rose is Gallica Tour des Maures , a great rarity. that is as may be. I don't know whether this shrubby, woody old rose I found ramping here is of any interest at all. I know only that it is fun and interesting to find anything growing on any old site, be‐ cause you never know what it may tum out to be. This is the way in which many old plants are forgotten and then re-discovered, whether it is an old rose, an old primrose, an old double wallflower or sweet william, or what. Advertisement. Apart from that, there was nothing, unless you count an old quince tree which certainly is a lovely sight in the spring, with its fiat, pinkish-white blossoms and its heavy golden fruit in autumn; in the intervening months it now has a clematis scrambling all over it, clothing it in purple. The most urgent thing to do was to plant hedges. We were extravagant over this, and planted yew, and have never regretted it. Everybody told us it took at least a century to make a good yew hedge, but the photographs will, I think, disprove this: the hedge is now only seventeen years old, a mere adolescent, and, at the end where the ground slopes and it has been allowed to grow up in order to maintain the top-level, it is 16 feet high. This should he heartening to those who hesitate to plant yew. We did nothing particular to encourage it; we did not souse it with bullock's blood or anything like that; but we did put in very young plants, what the nurserymen call I½ feet to 2 feet, which look more like the heads of a birchbroom dotted along a line than like anything which promises to become a solid hedge. We did this partly from motives of economy but also because I am a firm believer in young plants that have not had time to get settled in their ways. The percentage of loss is far smaller, in fact I don't believe we lost a single one; and when they do "get away," in the gardener's phrase, they go ahead without check and far more vigorously. But it does demand a lot of patience, and for years our garden looked like a nursery garden with rows and rows of little Christmas-trees for sale. One has one's rewards. Similarly, we planted some acacias. They looked like walking-sticks stuck into the ground. I paid about 2d. each for them, from a nursery in France, and truly they were not more than twelve inches high. Twelve naked little inches of a miniature walking-stick. Today they are large and graceful trees, twenty to thirty feet high, at a modest estimate, drooping their sweet-scented tassels of flower in June. A good twopennyworth. Sissinghurst in 1942. The only exception was the four big yews in the courtyard. Here we did take a risk. We found them in a nurseryman's garden, to which they had just been transplanted from Penshurst churchyard. The parishioners of Penshurst apparently thought them too gloomy and threw them out. They were old trees, but they were just what the courtyard at Sissinghurst demanded and we chanced it. We were justified: they all survived, and they now look as though they had been there for ever. We did take some trouble over these; we sank drainage-pipes down to their roots, and poured bullock's blood into them. I used to absent myself while this unpleasant operation was taking place; but I now feel that the five pounds the four trees had cost me was well expended. Sissinghurst Castle Garden. The garden, estate, restaurant, shop, coffee shop, plant shop and some of the indoor spaces are open with social distancing measures in place. Please book in advance for weekends and other busy days, booking for weekdays may not be required. Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden. Overview Opening times Prices How to get here Facilities and access Contact us. Saved to My places Save to My places. More about this place. Latest visiting update. Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open. Many houses are also open to visit. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. What's on. Please book ahead before visiting. The garden, shop and plant shop, restaurant and coffee shop offering a reduced menu, estate, library, gatehouse display and tower with social distancing measures in place are all currently open. Please book in advance on weekends and busy days to help keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. You’ll need to book your tickets by 3.00pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. Upcoming events. Timed entry to Sissinghurst Castle Garden (14 June - 20 June) What to expect from your visit. The garden, shop and plant shop, restaurant and coffee shop offering a reduced menu, estate, library, gatehouse display and tower with social distancing measures in place are all currently open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. Mindfulness trail. Enjoy some peace and tranquillity this summer with our mindfulness trail around the estate, focusing on your wellbeing and mental health. After what has been an uncertain and anxious time for many, we think now more than ever is a good time to take a deep breath and let your worries fade away as you explore the great outdoors. Make your way to visitor reception and pick up a map to help guide you on a relaxing stroll through the countryside. Dog walking at Sissinghurst. We love all things dogs here at Sissinghurst so you can be at ease when strolling through the estate in the company of other dog lovers. Read on to find out some useful information to help you enjoy your walks. Summer walks. Summer is a great time to put on the walking shoes and take a stroll through the countryside. Some of our estate pathways are still recovering from the adverse weather this winter and so may be muddy in places. Please keep to the paths as best you can to help us conserve the delicate wildflowers that enhance the verges. Flying drones at our places. Drones can be flown above our places only if special permission is given. Click here for information about the National Trust's policy on the use of drones. Eating and shopping. What refreshments are available? Our Granary restaurant is open for limited indoor and outdoor dining with social distancing measures in place. Serving a range of meals, hot and cold drinks, sweet bakes, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls and ice-cream to name a few. The Old Dairy coffee shop is also open as a take out option for light refreshments. Please note we can only accept card payment at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone. Shopping at Sissinghurst. The shop and plant shop are open everyday between 10-5.30pm. Read on to find out more about shopping at Sissinghurst. History. Vita in love. Explore the fascinating relationships of Vita Sackville-West and discover the people that she held closest to her heart. The literary life of Vita Sackville-West. Discover more as the Collections and House team shine a new light on Vita Sackville-West and her passion for literature. Our history. From castle to prison, working farm to world renowned garden, Sissinghurst's past is nothing but varied and each of its incarnations have added to its story. The garden. Find out more about the layout and development of a world famous garden. The gazebo. Find out more about the little white building perched at the end of the moat in the orchard. Our work. Our work. Returning frogs to Frogmead. Read on to learn about our new flood management project and how the work that we're doing will further increase biodiversity on our estate. Behind the scenes. The work we do behind the scenes at Sissinghurst Castle Garden is very varied, from our rangers on the estate to gardeners and our house stewards with their conservation work in the castle. Art and collections. Our collections. Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Sissinghurst Castle Garden on the National Trust Collections website. Places nearby. List Map. Smallhythe Place. Scotney Castle. Bodiam Castle. Stoneacre. Bateman's. Lamb House. Support special places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect the places in our care, for everyone, for ever. We're a charity and rely on your donations to help our conservation work. On the web. Keep up to date with our latest news. Facilities and access. General Family Access. General. We advise visitors to follow government guidelines for travelling to the property. The garden, restaurant, coffee and plant shop, shop, estate and some of the collection spaces are now open. There are new social distancing measures in place. Our Granary restaurant is open for limited indoor and outdoor dining with social distancing measures in place. Please go to What’s on to book your visit Dogs on leads are welcome around the wider estate but aren't able to go into the formal garden. Areas may be closed for some periods for conservation reasons Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear. Cameras are welcome in the garden, but due to the narrow paths please don't bring any tripods or camera stands with you. There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care. There's no picnicking in the formal gardens. However please use the benches in the vegetable garden or make use of the grass opposite visitor reception or around our estate. Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate. Baby carriers are no longer provided and therefore visitors will need to bring their own as pushchairs are not allowed in the formal garden. Please wear sturdy footwear when walking around the estate as some of the paths can become very muddy. Some of the estate paths may be closed as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Family. Our formal garden is inaccessible to pushchairs and buggies. You can park your pushchairs by visitor reception whilst viewing the formal gardens. Pushchairs can be used on the 450 acres of the wider estate. Baby carriers are no longer provided and therefore visitors will need to bring their own. Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate Baby-changing facilities There's no picnicking in the formal gardens. You can picnic on the tables and benches at the top of the vegetable garden There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care. Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear. Access. Designated disabled parking in the main car park There is a mobility buggy service available, please let the car park team know at arrival if you would like to have it pick you up. Water - please be aware that there are unfenced lakes, moat and ponds around our estate There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care. Adapted toilet on level ground at visitor reception and via ramp at restaurant Wheelchair users might find some areas of our garden challenging due to uneven paths and steps Paths in the garden may become slippery in the garden after rainfall and in the winter, please wear sturdy footwear Due to its fragile nature we are unable to allow food, drink or buggies in the garden, please bring a carrier with you Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit. Please note: wheelchair route map in access statement has been temporarily altered but still offers access in the garden. Overview. Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden. Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold's architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colourful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings. Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop for a diverse history; from the astonishing time as a prison in the 1700s, to being a home to the women’s land army. It was also a family home to some fascinating people who lived here or came to stay. We've undertaken research to find out more about Vita and Harold's original design and we are taking steps to recapture the vision that they had. Keep an eye out for changes we are making around the garden this year. Don't miss the vast panoramic views from the top of the Tower, the working farm and the 450-acre wider estate. How to get here. You can cycle to Sissinghurst from Staplehurst station, see Cycle route information On foot From Sissinghurst village, go past church to footpath on left signposted to Sissinghurst Castle. The path can get muddy and is slim on the approach to the main drive. Once on the main drive, there's no designated path for pedestrians. Half way down the drive towards the house and garden, there is a gate on the left where you can go along the hedge line in the field if you prefer. Prices. Whole property Gift Aid Standard Adult N/A £15.00 Child N/A £7.50 Family N/A £37.50 One adult family N/A £22.50. What is Gift Aid? Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets: Gift Aid Admission Standard Admission. If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds. An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Gift Aid Standard Amount paid by visitor £11.00 £10.00 Tax refund from Government* £2.75 £0.00 Total received by the National Trust £13.75 £10.00. * Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds. Please note. Car parking charges apply for non members only and is charged at £4 per vehicle, members park free. Sissinghurst Portrait eines Gartens by Vita Sackville-West. © Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH 2001–2021 Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Herausgegeben von Gerald Braunberger, Jürgen Kaube, Carsten Knop, Berthold Kohler. Rezension: Sachbuch : Europa. Aktualisiert am 28.08.1997 - 12:00. "Sissinghurst - Portrait eines Gartens" von Vita Sackville-West und Harold Nicolson. Herausgegeben von Julia Bachstein. Verlag Schöffling & Co, Frankfurt 1997. 136 Seiten, ein Foto, eine Karte. Gebunden, 26 Mark. ISBN 3-89561-557-9. "Sissinghurst - Einer der schönsten Gärten Englands" von Tony Lord. DuMont Verlag, Köln 1996. 168 Seiten, zahlreiche Farbfotografien. Gebunden, 69,90 Mark. ISBN 3-7701-3761-2.