Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
National Trust garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, with estate walks, a tower and library and a restaurant. Christmas from 28 November.
About Sissinghurst Castle Garden
The garden was created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson after they bought the estate in 1930; the National Trust took it over in 1967. Adult prices at the time of checking: £14.00 without Gift Aid, £15.40 with Gift Aid; child (5 to 17) £7.00 or £7.70; under 5s free; family ticket £35.00 or £38.50. Tickets can be bought on arrival. Parking is free for members and £4.50 for non-members. Christmas at Sissinghurst runs 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Dogs on leads are welcome on the wider estate but not in the formal or vegetable gardens.
Accessibility
Designated disabled parking in the main car park and accessible toilets near Visitor Reception and the Restaurant. A step-free route runs around the property and garden, but uneven terrain may make it hard to navigate. Pushchairs are not allowed in the main garden. Wheelchairs must be booked before arrival. The lakes, moat and ponds around the estate are unfenced.
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