Photo: Great Dixter by Miles Berry, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Christopher Lloyd gardened at Great Dixter for over fifty years, and the planting philosophy he developed there influenced gardeners across Britain and beyond.
The house and garden sit near Northiam in East Sussex, the garden surrounding a timber-framed medieval hall that dates to the fifteenth century.
Great Dixter is particularly known for its Long Border and for the meadow planting that Lloyd championed long before wildflower gardening became fashionable.
The garden is managed by the Great Dixter Charitable Trust and remains a working horticultural school as well as a visitor garden.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Northiam (Kent & East Sussex Railway) (1.3 miles)
Open end of March to late October; check official website for current dates and times.
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Within 5 miles of Great Dixter there are 2 historic properties, including 1 castle and 1 historic house, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Great Dixter there are 11 historic properties, including 4 historic buildings and 3 castles, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Great Dixter there are 23 historic properties, including 8 historic buildings, 7 castles and 4 historic houses, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
- Type
- garden
- Location
- East Sussex, England
- Visit duration
- Allow 2-3 hours
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