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A Persian Paradise exhibition (Until 27 May) 

An immersive exhibition that reveals the travels and inspirations of Vita and Harold in 1920s Iran. Now extended up to and including 27 May.

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on
20 May to 27 May 2024
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Dragonfly Trail - May Half Term 

Join us on a Dragonfly Trail for this Half Term’s Minibeast May!

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on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
10:30 to 16:45
+ 8 other dates or times
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Meet the Sissinghurst Scholars 

Meet the Sissinghurst Scholars, offering a rare opportunity to engage with team members of one of England's most iconic gardens.

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on
29 May to 7 Aug 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Meet the Maker: Knots Wood Design 

Join us for live wood turning demonstrations at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. All wood used sustainably sourced from National Trust properties.

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on
30 May to 31 May 2024
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Radical Relationships: A new display (1 June 2024 - 30 March 2025) 

Explore how Vita, Harold and their inner creative circle did not fit with early 20th century societal norms of gender and sexuality. A new display told through the books in Vita and Harold's collection. Opening Saturday 1 June.

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on
1 Jun 2024 to 30 Mar 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 300 other dates or times
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Queer Sissinghurst: Vita, Love and Identity 

This free talk will explore the queerness of Vita Sackville-West's gender and sexuality, in the context of her life at Sissinghurst and beyond.

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on
7 Jun 2024
at
14:45 to 16:30
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Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando': Masterclass 

This workshop will delve into the fascinating relationship of writers Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, and the inspirations that led to the creation of 'Orlando'.

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on
15 Jun 2024
at
13:00 to 16:15