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Christmas at Nymans: The Gruffalo Art Adventure
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Join us this Christmas for The Gruffalo Art Adventure, inspired by the much-loved stories created by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027, 10am to 4pm. Closed 24 and 25 December.
Explore the garden following the Gruffalo Art Adventure, where 12 giant Gruffalo sculptures have each been painted by artists, with designs inspired by the patterns, shapes, and surroundings of nature. Keep an eye out for Gruffalo-inspired games and challenges during your visit.
The adventure continues in the house, where the rooms are beautifully dressed for Christmas with an enchanting winter woodland theme.
The Gruffalo Art Adventure at Nymans is presented by the National Trust and Wild in Art, in collaboration with Magic Light Pictures. The house will be open Saturday 21 November 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.
For further information call 01444 405250, email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk or go online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans ...
Join us this Christmas for The Gruffalo Art Adventure, inspired by the much-loved stories created by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027, 10am to 4pm. Closed 24 and 25 December.
Explore the garden following the Gruffalo Art Adventure, where 12 giant Gruffalo sculptures have each been painted by artists, with designs inspired by the patterns, shapes, and surroundings of nature. Keep an eye out for Gruffalo-inspired games and challenges during your visit.
The adventure continues in the house, where the rooms are beautifully dressed for Christmas with an enchanting winter woodland theme.
The Gruffalo Art Adventure at Nymans is presented by the National Trust and Wild in Art, in collaboration with Magic Light Pictures. The house will be open Saturday 21 November 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.
For further information call 01444 405250, email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk or go online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans ...
Saturday 21 November to Sunday 17 Jan 27
Nymans,
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
10am to 4pm. Closed 24 and 25 December. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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