Sissinghurst – Where Gardens Speak in Verse

#familytrip #cityplaybook Tags: #sissinghurstcastlegarden #vitaandharold #whitegarden #literarygardens #kentcastles #nationaltrust Step through the gates of Sissinghurst Castle Garden and into a world shaped by love, artistry, and poetic vision. This isn’t merely a garden—it’s an expression of Vita Sackville-West’s creativity, layered with structure by her husband Harold Nicolson and brought to life by decades of careful planting and tending. From enclosed yew-bordered rooms to wide lawns, scented roses, and reflective waters, Sissinghurst feels personal and timeless. The famous White Garden shimmers in shades of ivory and silver, while nearby beds blaze with summer color. Climbing the red-brick tower reveals the full geometry of the garden below—balanced yet expressive. This is a place where flowers are like phrases and hedges like punctuation—a literary garden, alive with meaning. Highlights: Climb the tower for aerial views Explore Vita’s writing room Stroll through orchards and meadows filled with wildflowers Enjoy a reflective moment by the moat