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Group Bookings

Should you wish to bring a group to Great Dixter, please telephone the office 01797 252878, ext. 3, or email groupbookings@greatdixter.co.uk to check availability. We will then send you our information sheets and a booking form. When you have completed the booking form, please return it to us with a £40.00 deposit (a cheque or bank card details are fine).

We will then confirm your booking in writing. Some coach companies may prefer to use a system of vouchers. We are happy to accept vouchers, but only within the United Kingdom, and we do have a handling charge of £10.00. Should a voucher payment not be forthcoming within 14 days, we will cancel any other bookings you may have made.

It is possible to book groups in at Great Dixter during times when we are closed to the general public. The rates for these times are shown below under the heading ’Out of normal opening times.’

Group Booking Fees 2010

During normal opening times
Tuesdays to Sundays, the Gardens will open at 11.00 to 17.30hrs. Last admissions to the Gardens at 17.00 hrs. The House is open from 14.00 – 17.00 hrs.

 House & Gardens 14.00 – 17.00 hrs entry: £7.50 per person for 25 pax or more. Child £3.00.
 House & Gardens 14.00 – 17.00 hrs entry: £8.50 per person for 24 pax or less. Child £4.00.
 House & Gardens 11.00 – 14.00 hrs entry: £8.50 per person. Child £4.00, minimum of 15 people.
 Gardens Only 11.00 – 17.00 hrs entry: £7.00 per person. Child £3.50
 (Children’s rate applies to 5 – 15 year olds.)

Out of normal opening times
Monday(excepting Bank Holidays) and mornings from 9.00hrs to 11.00hrs)

 House & Gardens 9.00 – 11.00 entry: £12.00 per person, minimum of 15 people.
 Gardens Only 9.00 – 11.00 entry: £11.00 per person, minimum of 15 people.

Garden Tours
We offer a service of one-hour garden tours to groups, with one of our gardeners, which can be booked at the same time as your group booking. The garden tours take place upon arrival.

Garden Tour Fees
£98.00, VAT incl. Maximum group size, 25. If you have a large group you may wish to book two tour guides.

The Great Dixter Christmas Fair
Sat & Sun, 27th and 28th November 2010

Great Dixter is delighted to announce our Christmas Fair which will take place in the Great and Yeomans Halls, surrouding barns and out buildings. With an opportunity to see the garden in winter then warm yourself by an open fire in the house.

Our diverse stalls will include products from our own shop and nursery including potted bulbs and unusual gift ideas, as well as stalls hosted by local craftsmen such as vintage tools, seeds, and stalls for all gift needs: including cashmere knitwear, jewellery, scented candles and handmade gifts for all sized pockets. The Gardens, Nursery and Gift Shop will be open to the public for the weekend of the fair. Fresh, hot food and light refreshments will be available.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Entrance Fee: £5.00 (Under 16 free)
Coaches parties welcome if pre booked - call 01797 252878 ext 3

 

Joint Itinerary Bookings



 
   
  To enable groups to make the most of their whole day, we have partnered with the best neighbouring gardens and attractions so you can visit Great Dixter and another attraction on the same day.
 
Gardens & Guards
Enjoy Great Dixter House and its superb gardens, followed by a cream tea aboard a steam hauled train on the Kent & East Sussex Railway.

More information here
 
Tradition and Innovation in One Day
Pashley Manor Gardens & Great Dixter House & Gardens

Begin your day in the traditional splendour of the gardens at Pashley followed by lunch (not included in the price) and then on to Great Dixter.

More information here