Great Dixter

It was built in 1910–12 by architect Edwin Lutyens, who combined an existing mid-15th century house on the site with a similar structure brought from Benenden, Kent, together with his own additions.

[2] The original Northiam house, known as Dixter,[3] dating from the mid-15th century, was acquired by a businessman named Nathaniel Lloyd in 1909.

The garden is in the arts and crafts style, and features topiary, a long border, an orchard and a wild flower meadow.

[7] In 2003, the Great Dixter Charitable Trust was established by Christopher Lloyd to ensure the property was preserved after his death.

A number of student placements and scholarships are offered every year to ensure that the skills of managing an intricate, complex garden are passed on.