Home Things To Do Search Sissinghurst Castle Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Sissinghurst Castle More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Sissinghurst Castle Sissinghurst Castle Biddenden Road, Kent Family Friendly, Historic Britain 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. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Biddenden Road Near Cranbrook Kent TN17 2A 01580710700 Visit website Other Things to Do in the South East Region Cotswold Wildlife Park & GardensSouth Downs Way - National TrailPort Lympne The Aspinall Wild Animal ExperienceNurture Barn Bucklers HardMount Ephraim GardensRomney, Hythe & Dymchurch RailwayBoycott Farm ShopMottisfontBroughton CastleIsle of Wight Steam RailwayKearsney Abbey & Russell Gardens