With its stunning grounds and gardens, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent is one of Britain’s prettiest attractions
Sissinghurst Castle in Kent is at the heart of ‘the Garden of England’, and boasts one of the very best gardens in the county, thanks to the horticultural vision and dedication of celebrated writer and poet Vita Sackville-West and her diplomat husband Harold Nicolson. More than 188,000 visitors flock here each year to marvel at the rambling roses buzzing with bees, admire the scented thyme lawns, enjoy the dreamy white-flower garden, and explore the traditional English Nuttery.
The history of the castle is rich and varied. Astonishingly, Sissinghurst Castle served as as prison in the 1700s, and was once home to the women’s land army. Today the ruined architecture of the original buildings and its vast panoramic views from the top of the tower are a major draw for visitors, while the current working farm and the 450-acre estate encompassing Vita and Harold’s gardens are a must for historians and horticulturists alike.
Scroll through our gallery below to see some of the best images of Sissinghurst Castle and its grounds.

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