Great Dixter

Great Dixter is a medieval manor house with timber framing, created in 1912 by joining two existing structures, with about 6 hectares of gardens surrounding it. The gardens feature clipped topiary, colorful perennial beds, open meadows, and fruit trees, all organized around the distinctive architecture of the main residence.

The house was created in 1912 when architect Edwin Lutyens connected a 15th-century medieval manor with a Tudor building from Kent. This joining of two historic structures resulted in the distinctive residence that survives today.

The name Great Dixter comes from the Dixtar family who once owned the estate. The gardens reflect decades of horticultural thinking that shapes how visitors move through the beds, borders, and open spaces today.

The property opens to visitors from April through October, while the on-site nursery sells plants year-round that are propagated at the estate. Plan for a full walk through different garden areas, as the grounds spread across several hectares.

Three 18th-century oast towers from the hop-drying tradition share a single roof on the grounds, showing how agricultural structures have been preserved as part of the landscape. Few visitors notice this rare survival of Kentish farm architecture.

Location: Northiam

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

Address: Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +441797253107

Website: https://greatdixter.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.99730,0.59193

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08