Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Grade I listed garden in Kent, England
Description
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a landscaped garden in Sissinghurst, Kent, England, built around ten enclosed spaces linked by pathways and hedges. Each room follows its own theme with selected plants, colors, and shapes that together form a patchwork of different moods.
History
The medieval estate was expanded into a fortified manor in the 16th century and later served as a prison for French soldiers during the Seven Years War. A writer couple bought the ruined property in 1930 and turned the ruins into a famous garden.
Culture
The grounds showcase a gardening style that pairs geometric structure with wild planting choices, now copied around the world. Visitors walk through a network of passages and hedges linking different rooms, making each corner feel like its own little world.
Practical
The route leads through multiple rooms and passages, and comfortable shoes help when walking on gravel and grass. Peak season runs in spring and summer when the beds bloom, but each season shows different colors and shapes.
Did you know?
One section of the grounds uses only white blooms and silver-grey foliage that glow especially bright under moonlight. The owners planted this section deliberately so it reaches its full effect after sunset.
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