Castles · South East England
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden
In or near Frittenden.
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Headcorn · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden is located in South-East England, postcode TN17. This historic site is notable for its extensive gardens, which were created in the 20th century. The castle itself is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its significance in British heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1155, 0.5824
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
- Postcode
- TN17 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Headcorn — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/23423116 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sissinghurst Castle and Garden?
- Sissinghurst Castle and Garden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 2AB), in the parish of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst.
- What is Sissinghurst Castle and Garden?
- Sissinghurst Castle and Garden — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sissinghurst Castle and Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Headcorn, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 2AB.
- Is Sissinghurst Castle and Garden a protected site?
- Yes — Sissinghurst Castle and Garden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Sissinghurst Castle and Garden charge admission?
- Sissinghurst Castle and Garden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sissinghurst Castle and Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Headcorn, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 2AB.