Kent - For more information visit ngs.org.uk
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Kent
gardens open for charity, 2022
For more information
visit ngs.org.uk
Great Comp Garden
Comp Lane
Platt, Near Sevenoaks
Kent
TN15 8QS
T. 01732 885094
GARDEN | NURSERY | TEAROOM
Great Comp Garden is an exceptionally beautiful 7-acre garden surrounding
an early 17th century manor. Romantic ruins combine with luxuriant planting
to great effect. Featuring Hellebores, Magnolias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons,
Salvias, Dahlias, Kniphofias, Crocosmias, Fuchsias, ornamental grasses and
more. Also featuring The Old Dairy Tearoom, and Dyson's Nurseries.
OPEN DAILY 1 March - 31 October (10am - 5pm)
& Thursday - Saturday in November (11am - 3pm)
WWW.GREATCOMPGARDEN.CO.UK
KENT 3
Welcome to all garden visitors
In 1927 Elsie Wagg persuaded her friends to open their gardens to raise money
for Queen Alexandra’s nurses and thus the National Garden Scheme was born.
Through thick and thin, garden owners have generously shared their gardens
through open days, and more recently in videos, and continued raising money for
the raft of nursing and caring charities (listed on p30).
In 2022 the NGS in Kent embraces a very wide variety of gardens - from
plantspeople’s tiny gardens, groups of urban gardens, a trail near Dover (you need
Scan for the website link to all
transport for this), formal topiary gardens, gardens with wildlife accents and wild
Kent gardens, with the latest
flower meadows, historic gardens, plant heritage collection holders, community opening information. For last-
gardens, to gardens with activities for children. Some are new, some are returning minute ‘pop-ups’, also keep an
to open after a Covid break, and seven began their openings in 1927. eye on our social media pages.
Most gardens welcome you to pay as you arrive (those which accept cashless are
marked c); you can often book your visit in advance (‘prebooking available’) and
occasionally it is necessary to prebook (‘prebooking essential’).
I am very grateful to owners for their swift adjustment to these changes, and
also for their time and talent. Thank you also to the NGS Kent team who enable
openings through supporting gardens or engineering publicity; and to the places
that distribute booklets such as libraries and garden centres.
@KentNGS
I wish you all a very enjoyable garden-visiting year.
@NGSKent
Jane Streatfeild @nationalgardenschemekent
Jane Streatfeild, Hon County Organiser
Volunteers
County Organiser Booklet Distribution Liz Coulson 01233 813551
Jane Streatfeild 01342 850362 Diana Morrish 07831 432528 coulson.el@gmail.com
janestreatfeild@btinternet.com diana.morrish@ngs.org.uk Kate Dymant 07766201806
County Treasurer Group Tours katedymant@hotmail.co.uk
Andrew McClintock 01732 838605 Pam Bridges 07999 525516 Andy Garland
andrew.mcclintock@ngs.org.uk pam.bridges@ngs.co.uk andy.garland@bbc.co.uk
Publicity Assistant County Organisers Jo Hammond
Susie Challen 07876 757639 Jacqueline Anthony 01892 518879 jo_rammell@yahoo.co.uk
susie.challen@ngs.org.uk jacquelineanthony7@gmail.com
Virginia Latham 01303 862881
Booklet Advertising Marylyn Bacon 01797 270300 lathamvj@gmail.com
Nicola Denoon Duncan ngsbacon@ramsdenfarm.co.uk
Diana Morrish (as above)
01233 758600 Clare Barham 01580 241386
Nicola Talbot 01342 850526
nicola.denoonduncan@ngs.org.uk clarebarham@holepark.com
nicola@falconhurst.co.uk
Booklet Co-ordinator Pam Bridges (as above)
Ingrid Morgan Hitchcock Mary Bruce 01795 531124
07947 135366 mary.bruce@ngs.org.uk
ingrid@morganhitchcock.co.uk
4 KENT
General information and key to symbols
Symbols at the end of each garden cCashless payments available. Group visits Group Organisers may
entry indicate features and items contact Sue Robinson (see below) or a
of special interest at the garden. gPlants usually for sale. garden owner direct to organise a visit
dPlant Heritage National to a garden. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for
N Gardens opening for the first Collection Holder. more information.
time this year or re-opening after a
long break. aGardens that offer Children must be accompanied
accommodation. by an adult.
R Gardens returning to the booklet
after a short break. bRefreshments are available, Photography is at the discretion
normally at a charge, subject to of the garden owner; please check
u Garden also opens on non-NGS first. Photographs must not be used
Covid-19 guidelines.
days. (Gardens which carry this for sale or reproduction without prior
symbol contribute to the NGS either pPicnics welcome. permission of the owner.
by opening on a specific day(s)
and/or by giving a guaranteed iGarden designed by a Fellow, Donation To indicates that a
contribution). Member or Pre-registered Member of proportion of the money collected
the Society of Garden Designers. will be given to the nominated charity.
eWheelchair access to at least the
main features of the garden. CGarden accessible to coaches. Toilets are not usually available
Coach sizes vary so please contact at private gardens.
f Dogs on short leads welcome.
garden owner or Pam Bridges (see
below) in advance to check details.
Gardens open by arrangement, and/or for group visits
Many of our gardens can be visited on days other than
the official NGS open days, by arrangement in advance
with the garden owner – who will often be delighted to
give an in-depth guided tour.
Charges may depend on the numbers in a group,
the nature of the guided tour, and the catering
requirements. Garden owners’ contact details are given
in each garden entry, where appropriate, and requests
should be made directly to them.
Group travel organisers who wish to plan a visit for
groups larger than 5, perhaps incorporating a coach,
can consult NGS Kent’s Group Tours adviser,
Pam Bridges (tel.: 07999 525516; email Scan this
pam.bridges@ngs.org.uk) code to link
to details of
Pam will be delighted to offer advice and suggestions all the ‘by
to help organisers plan suitable itineraries. Things to be arrangement’
considered include the size of coach, the length of time gardens
to allocate to a visit, refreshments available, and the open in
time of year when the garden is likely to be at its best. Kent
We welcome enquiries from all group organisers.
Photos: Cover: Downs Court. All photos by Jacqueline Anthony
KENT 5
All entries are subject to change. For the latest information check www.ngs.org.uk
Eagleswood 35 Little Gables 69
OPENING March
Sunday 6th
Frith Old Farmhouse 43
Potmans Heath House 90
43 The Ridings
R St Clere
93
96
DATES Haven
Sunday 13th
53 Saturday 30th
Bishopscourt 10
Whitstable Joy Lane
Gardens 116
All entries subject to u Godinton House &
N Postillions 89 Wednesday 25th
change. For latest R Great Maytham Hall 51
Gardens 46
information check
Stonewall Park 104 May Friday 27th
www.ngs.org.uk
Tuesday 15th Oak Cottage and
Extended openings are Sunday 1st Swallowfields Nursery 78
shown at the beginning u Hever Castle &
u Boldshaves 11
of the month. Gardens 54 Saturday 28th
Copton Ash 26
Sunday 20th The Coach House 23
Map locator numbers Goddards Green 45
Copton Ash 26 N Dover Garden Trail 33
are shown to the right Haven 53
of each garden name. Falconhurst 41
Sunday 27th N Postillions 89
Oak Cottage and
Copton Ash 26 Monday 2nd Swallowfields Nursery 78
January Godmersham Park 47 Haven 53
u Great Comp Garden 50 Sunday 29th
N Postillions 89
Wednesday 19th Haven 53 The Coach House 23
Spring Platt 102 Sunday 8th 52 Cobblers Bridge
u Mount Ephraim
u Boughton Monchelsea Road 24
Sunday 23rd Gardens 74
Place 12 Copton Ash 26
Spring Platt 102 Potmans Heath House 90
Elgin House 36 N Dover Garden Trail 33
Sunday 30th Thursday 31st Frith Old Farmhouse 43
Spring Platt 102 u Ightham Mote 59 R Meadow Wood 71
Stonewall Park 104 June
February April Tuesday 10th Saturday 4th
u Riverhill Himalayan Enchanted Gardens 39
Snowdrop Festival Sunday 3rd Gardens 94 Falconhurst 41
u Doddington Place 32
By arrangement Wednesday 11th Topgallant 107
Linton Park 68 Vergers 112
The Old Rectory, u Hole Park 56
Fawkham 81 Sunday 10th Sunday 5th
Saturday 14th
Copton Ash 26 Enchanted Gardens 39
Thursday 3rd 43 The Ridings 93
u Doddington Place 32
Spring Platt 102 The Silk House 98 Haven 53
u Hole Park 56 Old Bladbean Stud 79
Saturday 5th Sunday 15th
Wednesday 13th Topgallant 107
Knowle Hill Farm 64 Balmoral Cottage 5
Oak Cottage and Tram Hatch 109
Sunday 6th u Godinton House &
Swallowfields Nursery 78 Vergers 112
Knowle Hill Farm 64 Gardens 46
Thursday 14th R Ladham House 65 Monday 6th
Monday 7th Oak Cottage and Haven 53
The Orangery 83
Knowle Hill Farm 64 Swallowfields Nursery 78 Norton Court 77
Tuesday 17th
Wednesday 9th Friday 15th Tuesday 7th
u Scotney Castle 97
Spring Platt 102 Haven 53 Norton Court 77
Friday 20th
Saturday 12th Sunday 17th Wednesday 8th
Avalon 3
Copton Ash 26 Copton Ash 26 18 Royal Chase 95
Saturday 21st
Sunday 20th Monday 18th Friday 10th
Avalon 3
Copton Ash 26 Haven 53 N Windmill Cottage 118
Bilting House 9
u Doddington Place 32
Saturday 23rd Little Gables 69 Saturday 11th
Frith Old Farmhouse 43
Bilting House 9 Sunday 22nd 142 Cramptons Road 29
u Goodnestone Park
The Knoll Farm 63 u Belmont 7
R Elham Gardens 37
Gardens 48
Sunday 24th Bilting House 9 Faversham Gardens 42
R Ivy Chimneys 60
Balmoral Cottage 5 Eagleswood 35
Bilting House 9 Elgin House 36 Little Gables 69
Copton Ash 26 Frith Old Farmhouse 43
Haven 53
6 KENT
All entries are subject to change. For the latest information check www.ngs.org.uk
Tankerton Gardens 106 Sunday 26th Stable House, Saturday 6th
N Windmill Cottage 118 Beechmont Hall 6 Heppington 103 N 50 Pine Avenue 88
R The Courtyard, 12 Woods Ley 119
Sunday 12th Sunday 17th
u Boughton Monchelsea Sheerness 27 Church View 20 Sunday 7th
Place 12 Deal Town Gardens 30 R The Courtyard, R Leydens 67
Brewery Farmhouse 13 Downs Court 34 Horsmonden 28 Linton Park 68
Chevening 19 Hammond Place 52 Hammond Place 52
The Old Vicarage 82 Friday 12th
142 Cramptons Road 29 Old Bladbean Stud 79 Avalon 3
R Elham Gardens 37 Pheasant Barn 87 Ouden 84
Godmersham Park 47 Sir John Hawkins u Quex Gardens 91 Saturday 13th
Little Gables 69 Hospital 99 Stable House, Avalon 3
Lords 70 Smiths Hall 101 Heppington 103 69 Capel Street 16
12 The Meadows 72 Wye Gardens 121 R Sweetbriar 105 Sunday 14th
Nettlestead Place 75 Tuesday 28th Thursday 21st Avalon 3
Torry Hill 108 Pheasant Barn 87 Ouden 84 69 Capel Street 16
West Malling Early N Cliff Barn 22
Wednesday 29th Friday 22nd
Summer Gardens 115 u Cobham Hall 25
Pheasant Barn 87 Cherry Tree Cottage 18
Wednesday 15th Tram Hatch 109
Thursday 30th Sunday 24th
Balmoral Cottage 5 Pheasant Barn 87 Saturday 20th
u Hole Park 56 Cherry Tree Cottage 18 Eureka 40
R The Courtyard,
u Riverhill Himalayan The Silk House 98
Gardens 94 July Sheerness 27
R Gardenview 44 Sunday 21st
Upper Pryors 111 Eureka 40
Saturday 2nd Torry Hill 108
Thursday 16th Pheasant Barn 87 The Silk House 98
u Mount Ephraim
Monday 25th R Sweetbriar 105
Sunday 3rd R The Courtyard,
Gardens 74 Sunday 28th
u Belmont 7 Sheerness 27
Friday 17th Bidborough Gardens 8 Hurst House 58 52 Cobblers Bridge
Avalon 3 Goddards Green 45 Road 24
Cherry Tree Cottage 18 Tuesday 26th R The Courtyard,
Gravesend Garden for
u Godinton House &
Hurst House 58 Sheerness 27
Wildlife 49
Gardens 46 Old Bladbean Stud 79 Wednesday 27th Haven 53
Pheasant Barn 87 N Hoppickers East 57 Monday 29th
Saturday 18th
Avalon 3 Tram Hatch 109 Hurst House 58 Haven 53
N Whitstable Town N Norham House 76
Bishopscourt 10 Tuesday 30th
Eureka 40 Gardens 117 Thursday 28th N The Old Rectory,
Walmer Gardens 113 Tuesday 5th Hurst House 58 Otterden 80
Sunday 19th Pheasant Barn 87 Friday 29th Wednesday 31st
Arnold Yoke 2 Wednesday 6th Hurst House 58 N The Old Rectory,
Avalon 3 Pheasant Barn 87 Saturday 30th Otterden 80
Downs Court 34 Eureka 40
Friday 8th
Eureka 40 Hurst House 58
Avalon 3 September
Haven 53 The Orangery 83
Old Bladbean Stud 79 Saturday 9th
Eureka 40 Sunday 31st Saturday 3rd
Walmer Gardens 113
Eureka 40 Knowle Hill Farm 64
u The World Garden at N Lampkyns 66
Haven 53 Sunday 4th
Lullingstone Castle 120 Sunday 10th
Hurst House 58 Knowle Hill Farm 64
Wednesday 22nd Avalon 3
Old Bladbean Stud 79
R Great Maytham Hall 51 Eureka 40 Monday 5th
The Orangery 83
Haven 53 Knowle Hill Farm 64
Saturday 25th
N Lampkyns 66 Wednesday 7th
Beechmont Hall 6
Friday 15th August u Emmetts Garden 38
Hammond Place 52
R u Knole 62
Sir John Hawkins Monday 1st Sunday 11th
Hospital 99 Saturday 16th Haven 53 u Goodnestone Park
Hammond Place 52 Gardens 48
Ramsgate Gardens 92
KENT 7
All entries are subject to change. For the latest information check www.ngs.org.uk
Wednesday 14th Thursday 13th 14 Anglesey Avenue 1 Hurst House 58
u Chartwell 17 u Ightham Mote 59 Arnold Yoke 2 Kenfield Hall 61
u Penshurst Place &
Sunday 16th Avalon 3 Knowle Hill Farm 64
Gardens 86 N Badgers 4 N Lampkyns 66
Haven 53
u Hole Park 56 Beechmont Hall 6 Lords 70
Sunday 18th
The Silk House 98 Bilting House 9 The Mount 73
Haven 53
u Sissinghurst Castle
Boundes End, Norton Court 77
Sunday 30th Bidborough Gardens 8
Garden 100 The Old Rectory, Fawkham 81
Copton Ash 26 Brewery Farmhouse 13 N The Old Rectory,
Friday 23rd u Great Comp Garden 50
1 Brickwall Cottages 14 Otterden 80
u Godinton House &
Cacketts Farmhouse 15 The Orangery 83
Gardens 46 Chevening 19
February 2023 Parsonage Oasts 85
Saturday 24th Churchfield 21 Pembroke Lodge, 140
Enchanted Gardens 39 Saturday 11th The Coach House 23 Dover Road, Walmer
Copton Ash 26 R The Courtyard,
Gardens 113
Sunday 25th
u Doddington Place 32 Sunday 19th Horsmonden 28 Pheasant Barn 87
Enchanted Gardens 39 Copton Ash 26 N Dean House 31 Potmans Heath House 90
u Mount Ephraim Gardens 74 Eagleswood 35 43 The Ridings 93
R Sweetbriar 105 Eureka 40 Spring Platt 102
By Arrangement Falconhurst 41 Torry Hill 108
Arrange a personalised Frith Old Farmhouse 43 Tram Hatch 109
October garden visit with your Goddards Green 45 R Troutbeck 110
club, or group of friends, Gravesend Garden for West Court Lodge 114
Sunday 2nd
on a date to suit you. See Wildlife 49 N Windmill Cottage 118
Nettlestead Place 75 R Great Maytham Hall
individual garden entries for 51 N Woodlea, Walmer
Sunday 9th full details. Haven 53 Gardens 113
Eagleswood 35 Hoath House 55 Yokes Court 122
10-2pm
8 KENT
A group of attractive gardens that enjoy
THE GARDENS
com. Sun 24 Apr, Sun 15 May, Wed
15 June (12-5). Adm £6, chd £2.50. a variety of features, all with places
Refreshments available at Hole to sit and relax. The gardens have far
park (separate additional price). reaching views and interesting planting.
1 14 ANGLESEY AVENUE Exuberant topiary dominates this Partial wheelchair access, some
Maidstone, ME15 9SH. Mike romantic, secluded, organically gardens have steps.
& Hazel Brett, 01622 299932, managed 36 year old garden. efgbc
mhbrett06@gmail.com. Visits by ab a
arrangement Apr to June for groups
of up to 15. Adm £3.50, chd free. 6 BEECHMONT HALL 9 BILTING HOUSE
Light refreshments. Plantsman’s Gracious Lane, Sevenoaks, nr Ashford, TN25 4HA. Mr John
garden. Raised beds, rockeries, TN13 1TH. Lene Erle-Drax, 07764 580011, erle-
troughs and borders with many Hansen, 01732 461657, drax@marlboroughgallery.com.
unusual plants. lene@netvigator.com. Sat 25, Sun Sat 23, Sun 24 Apr, Sat 21, Sun 22
egb 26 June (10-4). Adm £12, chd free. May (1.30-5.30). Adm £7, chd free.
Adm inc cream teas. Visits also by Home-made teas. Visits also by
2 ARNOLD YOKE arrangement June & July. arrangement Apr to July for groups
Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Large award-winning, wildlife-friendly of 10 to 50. 6 acre garden with with
ME17 1TF. Richard & Patricia modern garden with panoramic views acers, azaleas, shrubs, spring bulbs,
Stileman, 07968 787950, and unusual plants. The garden is rose garden, arboretum.
richstileman@btinternet.com. Sun easily accessible from the car park. efgCbc
19 June (2-6). Adm £5, chd free. efbpc
Home-made teas. Visits also 10 BISHOPSCOURT
by arrangement May to Sept for 7 u BELMONT 24 St Margaret’s Street, Rochester,
groups of 10 to 20. By arrangement Belmont Park, Throwley, ME1 1TS. Kelly Thomas (Head
price inc tea & cake, & garden tour. Faversham, ME13 0HH. Harris Gardener). Sat 30 Apr, Sat 18 June
Formal framework; planting for (Belmont) Charity, 01795 890202, (11-2). Adm £5, chd free. Home-
maximum seasonal colour. Wheelchair administrator@belmont-house.org, made teas.
access from the car park and around www.belmont-house.org. For NGS: A historic walled garden, the residence
most parts of the garden. Sun 22 May (12-5), open nearby of the Bishop of Rochester. Child
ebc Frith Old Farmhouse. Sun 3 July friendly. WC inc disabled.
(12-5), open nearby Pheasant Barn. efgbc
3 AVALON Adm £5, chd free. Home-made
57 Stoney Road, Dunkirk, cakes. For other opening times and 11 u BOLDSHAVES
ME13 9TN. Mrs Croll, information, please phone, email or Woodchurch, nr Ashford,
avalongarden8@gmail.com. Fri 20, visit garden website. The gardens TN26 3RA. Mr & Mrs Peregrine
Sat 21 May, Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19 consist of a walled garden, pinetum, Massey, 01233 860283,
June, Fri 8, Sun 10 July, Fri 12, Sat woodland, formal lawns and a large masseypd@hotmail.co.uk,
13, Sun 14 Aug (11-4). Adm £6, chd kitchen garden. www.boldshaves.co.uk. Sun 1 May
free. Visits also by arrangement efgCbp (2-6). Adm £7.50, chd free. Home-
June to Aug for groups of up to 12. made teas In the Cliff Tea House
Sloping woodland garden, overlooking (weather permitting), otherwise in
the Thames estuary, with mixed GROUP OPENING the Barn. Donation to Kent Minds.
planting, some unusual plants. One of the hidden Wonders of the
8 BIDBOROUGH GARDENS
fgpc Weald; home of the Wealden Literary
Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Festival. Grass paths.
TN4 0XB. Sun 3 July (1-5).
4 N BADGERS egab
Combined adm £6, chd free.
Bokes Farm, Horns Hill, Hawkhurst, Home-made teas at Boundes
Cranbrook, TN18 4XG. Bronwyn 12 u BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
End. Gluten and dairy free cake
Cowdery, 01580 754178, available. Donation to Hospice in PLACE
cowderyfamily@btinternet.com. the Weald. Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea,
Visits by arrangement in Sept for Maidstone, ME17 4BU. Mr & Mrs
groups of 10 to 25. Adm £5, chd Dominic Kendrick, 01622 743120,
free. Home-made teas. Covered BOUNDES END mk@boughtonplace.co.uk,
area for teas A 2 acre garden which Carole & Mike Marks, www.boughtonplace.co.uk. For
comes into its own in September with 01892 542233, NGS: Sun 8 May, Sun 12 June
large tropical plants, including Palms, carole.marks@btinternet.com, (2-5.30). Adm £5, chd £1. Home-
Bananas, Gingers, Eucomis, Gingers www.boundesendgarden.co.uk. made teas. Cash payment only.
and Dahlias. Visits also by arrangement June Refreshments in aid of St Peter’s
to Aug for groups of up to 20. Church. For other opening times and
b
N DARNLEY LODGE information, please phone, email or
5 BALMORAL COTTAGE Frances & Carl Stick. visit garden website.
The Green, Benenden, Cranbrook, SHEERDROP Stunning views over the Weald,
TN17 4DL. Charlotte Molesworth, Mr John Perry. romantic walled gardens, excellent teas
thepottingshedholidaylet@gmail. in pretty courtyard.
gCb
Arnold Yoke
marquees that
make memories
www.manorhire.co.uk
01892 440013
MUTA trade association members
Manor Hire Marquees - Manor Buildings , Powdermill Lane, Leigh, Kent
10 KENT
13 BREWERY FARMHOUSE gardens on hillside with glorious views village childrens’ wildlife/play area.
182 Mongeham Road, Great over Weald of Kent. Hard paths to Lady 2 acre garden created on cliff top
Mongeham, Deal, CT14 9LR. Churchill’s rose garden and the terrace. in 2013. Mixed borders, lawns,
Mr David & Mrs Maureen Some steep slopes and steps. vegetables & wildlife pond. 360 views
Royston-Lee, 07966 202243, efgCb of surrounding countryside. Gravel
david@davidroystonlee.com. drive.
Sun 12 June (10-4). Adm £6, 18 CHERRY TREE COTTAGE eibpc
chd free. Light refreshments. Brookestreet, Ash, Canterbury,
Visits also by arrangement June CT3 2NP. Mrs Kate & Mr Neil 23 THE COACH HOUSE
& July for groups of up to 30. Dymant. Fri 17 June, Fri 22, Sun Kemsdale Road, Hernhill,
A secret garden designed some 25 24 July (11-5). Adm £6, chd free. Faversham, ME13 9JP. Alison
years ago by a well known artist that Home-made teas. & Philip West, 07801 824867,
has been carefully added to by the Seven gardens in one, packed with alison.west@kemsdale.plus.com.
present owners. design and planting ideas. Most of the Sat 28, Sun 29 May (11-6). Adm £6,
bc garden is wheelchair accessible, fairly chd free. Cream teas. Refreshments
flat with gravel paths except sloping in aid of Sibuya Rhino Foundation.
14 1 BRICKWALL COTTAGES woodland garden. Visits also by arrangement May to
Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2DH. efgbp Sept.
Mrs Sue Martin, 01580 852425, Year round interest.Self seeding plants.
sue.martin@talktalk.net, 19 CHEVENING Shrubs,perennials.Wildlife friendly.New
www.geumcollection.co.uk. Visits nr Sevenoaks, TN14 6HG. pasture area.Pond. Most of garden
by arrangement Apr to June for The Board of Trustees of the accessible to wheelchairs but some
groups of up to 30. Adm £5, chd Chevening Estate, 01732 744809, slopes. Seating available in all areas.
free. Home-made teas. info@cheveninghouse.com, efgabpc
Best visited in April and May when the www.cheveninghouse.com. Sun 12
Geums are in flower. Some paths are June (2-5). Adm £8, chd £1. Local 24 52 COBBLERS BRIDGE ROAD
narrow and wheelchairs may not be teas, ice cream, Picnic area. Visits Herne Bay, CT6 8NT. Mercy Morris,
able to reach far end of garden. also by arrangement in June. www.home-plants.com. Sun 29
efgCdb The pleasure grounds of the Earls May, Sun 28 Aug (12-5). Adm £4,
Stanhope at Chevening House. Gentle chd free. Pre-booking essential,
15 CACKETTS FARMHOUSE slopes, gravel paths throughout. please phone 07860 537664,
Haymans Hill, Horsmonden, efgbpc email mercy@home-plants.com
TN12 8BX. Mr & Mrs Lance or visit http://www.home-plants.
Morrish, 07831 432528, com for information & booking.
20 CHURCH VIEW
diana.morrish@hotmail.co.uk. Grovehurst
R Lane, Horsmonden, Home-made teas. Donation to Plant
Visits by arrangement for groups Tonbridge, TN12 8BG. Mr & Mrs Heritage.
of 10+. Adm £7, chd free. A collection of 150 house plants,
H Tangen. Sun 17 July (12-
1½ acre tranquil garden with 4 acre National Collection of Chlorophytum
5.30). Combined adm with The
organic hay field. Courtyard, Horsmonden £8, chd comosum cvs. (spider plants).
efbc free. gdbc
Church view is a lovely one-acre
16 69 CAPEL STREET S-facing sloping garden with 25 u COBHAM HALL
Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, spectacular countryside views. Cobham, DA12 3BL.
CT18 7LY. John & Jenny Carter. Featured in Kent Life and Period Mr D Standen (Bursar), 01474 823371,
Sat 13, Sun 14 Aug (11-4). Adm Homes and Interiors. www.cobhamhall.com. For NGS:
£4, chd free. Light refreshments. Sun 14 Aug (2-5). Adm £3.50,
Contemporary urban cottage garden. 21 CHURCHFIELD chd free. Cream teas in the Gilt
Traditional & modern planting Pilgrims Way, Postling, Hall. For other opening times and
providing great colour year round. Hythe, CT21 4EY. Chris & information, please phone or visit
Garden access can be achieved via Nikki Clark, 01303 863558, garden website.
the garage. coulclark@hotmail.com. Visits by Humphry Repton designed 50 hectares
efb arrangement Apr to Sept. Adm £4, of park, C17 garden walls, yew hedges
chd free. Combined adm £8 with and lime avenue. Gravel and slab
17 u CHARTWELL West Court Lodge. paths through gardens. Land uneven,
5 acres of ponds, springs, herbaceous, many slopes. Stairs and steps in Main
Mapleton Road, Westerham,
ferns and bamboo, a cobnut platt, Hall. Please call in advance to ensure
TN16 1PS. National
vegetable plot and wood. assistance.
Trust, 01732 868381,
chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk, fgCbpc efCb
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell.
22 N CLIFF BARN 26 COPTON ASH
For NGS: Wed 14 Sept (10-5).
Adm £8, chd free. For other Knock Hill, Stone-in-Oxney, 105 Ashford Road, Faversham,
opening times and information, Tenterden, TN30 7JX. Nicola & ME13 8XW. Drs Tim & Gillian
please phone, email or visit garden James Denoon Duncan. Sun 14 Aug Ingram, www.coptonash.plus.com.
website. (11-4.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home- Sat 12, Sun 20 Feb (12-4); Sun 20,
Sir Winston Churchill’s home. Informal made teas. Refreshments in aid of Sun 27 Mar (12-5). Every Sun 10KENT 11
Apr to 1 May (12-5). Sun 29 May 4 ROBERT STREET
(12-5); Sun 30 Oct (12-4). Adm £5, Christine & Peter Hayes-Watkins. GROUP OPENING
chd free. Home-made teas. 2023: 8 ROBERT STREET 33 N DOVER GARDEN TRAIL
Sat 11, Sun 19 Feb. Gill & Nigel Walshe.
Established garden with woodland, Dover, CT17 9PU. Sat 28 May (11-
open areas with alpines and plants 16 ST ANDREW’S ROAD 5); Sun 29 May (2-5). Combined
suited to hot dry SE England. Gravel Martin Parkes & Paul Green. adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas
drive, shallow step by house and some N 5 ST PATRICK’S CLOSE at Lacey Down and Windy Ridge.
narrow grass paths. Chris & Geoff Hobbs-East.
egCbc 53 SANDOWN ROAD N LACEY DOWN
Robin Green & Ralph Cade. Wendy & Nick Smith.
27 R THE COURTYARD,
88 WEST STREET N 2 QUEENS AVENUE
SHEERNESS Lyn & Peter Buller. Deborah Gasking.
Elmley Road, Minster On Sea,
N WINDY RIDGE, DOVER
ME12 3SS. Kyle Ratcliffe. Sun 26 Seven small town gardens, all different, ROAD
June, Sun 24, Mon 25 July, Sun 28 giving visitors ideas for gardening in Mr David & Mrs Marianne Slater.
Aug (10.30-3). Adm £5, chd free. a small space. Enthusiastic garden
Cream teas. owners always happy to chat! 3 very different gardens. All contain
Ideal garden for children and wheelchair
gb water features and use recycled
users with animals, plants and a great
a materials in many varied ways but that
tea to enjoy. Tarmac and hard stone
is where the similarity ends, ideas for
pathways and drive. 31 N DEAN HOUSE all sorts of gardening conundrums.
efb Newchurch, Romney Marsh, None of the gardens are wheelchair
TN29 0DL. accessible.
28 R THE COURTYARD,
Jaqui Bamford, 07480 150684, gb
HORSMONDEN jaquibamford@gmail.com. Visits by a
Grovehurst Lane, TN12 8BG. arrangement July to Sept for groups
Mr & Mrs Iain Stewart, 07860 804912, of up to 12. Adm £7.50, chd free. 34 DOWNS COURT
georginacstewart@gmail.com, Tea. Church Lane, Boughton Aluph,
www.capelcourtyard.co.uk. Sun 17 Country garden, with mature trees, Ashford, TN25 4EU. Mr Bay Green.
July (12-5.30). Combined adm with wildlife pond, winding paths, gravel and Sun 19, Sun 26 June (2-5.30). Adm
Church View £8, chd free. Cream herbaceous borders for pollinators, £5, chd free.
teas. Visits also by arrangement cacti and cannas. Wheelchair must be Mixed borders, shrub roses and rose
in July. Stunning Italianate gothic operable on flat gravel and grass areas. arch pathway, small parterre. Sweeping
Courtyard and formal woodlands Stepping stone paths and some seating lawns and lovely views.
forming a substantial part of the Capel will not be accessible.
Manor Estate. 10 acres of beautiful eCc
efbpc
gardens. Most of the garden can
35 EAGLESWOOD
be viewed easily by wheelchair but 32 u DODDINGTON PLACE
down towards, and within the formal Slade Road, Warren Street,
Church Lane, Doddington, Lenham, ME17 2EG. Mike &
woodland, the paths are loose gravel.
Sittingbourne, ME9 0BB. Edith Darvill, 01622 858702,
egCab Mr & Mrs Richard Oldfield, mike.darvill@btinternet.com. Sun
01795 886101, enquiries@ 24 Apr, Sun 22 May (11-5), open
29 142 CRAMPTONS ROAD doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk, nearby Frith Old Farmhouse. Sun
Sevenoaks, TN14 5DZ. Mr Bennet www.doddingtonplacegardens. 9 Oct (11-5). Adm £5, chd free.
Smith. Sat 11, Sun 12 June (11- co.uk. For NGS: Sun 20 Feb, Sun Light refreshments. Visits also by
5). Adm £3.50, chd free. Light 3, Sun 10 Apr, Sun 25 Sept (11-5). arrangement Apr to Oct for groups
refreshments. Adm £9, chd £2.50. Home-made
of 5+. Donation to Demelza House
Plantsman’s tiny garden, rare, unusual teas. For other opening times and
Hospice.
& beautiful plants, great use of a small information, please phone, email or
Large garden with trees/shrubs (many
space, lush oasis. visit garden website. unusual), herbaceous and woodland
gbc Woodland garden, herbaceous borders,
plants for long interest.
20th century flint/brick folly, rock
garden, big clipped yews. Wheelchair gCb
GROUP OPENING access possible to majority of gardens
36 ELGIN HOUSE
except rock garden.
30 DEAL TOWN GARDENS
efgCbc Main Road, Knockholt, Sevenoaks,
Deal, CT14 6EB. Sun 26 June (11- TN14 7LH. Mrs Avril Bromley. Sun
5). Combined adm £5, chd free. 8, Sun 22 May (1.30-5). Adm £7.50,
Home-made teas at 53 Sandown chd free. Home-made teas.
Road. Azaleas, wisteria, camellias, magnolias,
mature trees incl a magnificent cedar
4 GEORGE ALLEY tree and lawns.
Lyn Freeman & Barry Popple. gbc12 KENT
Great fun for children. Wheelchair 44 R GARDENVIEW
GROUP OPENING access to most of the garden. 6 Edward Road, Biggin Hill,
37 R ELHAM GARDENS eCb Westerham, TN16 3HL. Freda Davis,
High Street, Elham, CT4 6TD. www.fredasgarden.co.uk. Sun
www.elhamgardeningsociety.org.
41 FALCONHURST 24 July (12-4). Adm £5, chd free.
uk. Sat 11, Sun 12 June (12- Cowden Pound Road, Markbeech, Home-made teas.
4.30). Combined adm £7.50, chd Edenbridge, TN8 5NR. Mr & Mrs Shrubs, herbaceous borders, climbers,
free. Home-made teas in the Charles Talbot, 01342 850526, small orchard, vegetable beds,
Old Vicarage Garden, available nicola@falconhurst.co.uk, statuary, plenty of seats, live music in
between 2.00-4.30. Refreshments in www.falconhurst.co.uk. Sat 28 this oasis of a town garden. Just a 4
aid of Elham Gardening Society and May, Sat 4 June (11-5). Adm inch step.
local charities. £6, chd free. Home-made teas. eCb
The wide range of styles of our Refreshments in aid of Holy Trinity
delightful gardens are all within easy Church Markbeech. Visits also by 45 GODDARDS GREEN
walking distance of each other and arrangement May & June for groups Angley Road, Cranbrook,
owners will be on hand to ensure you of 12 to 40. TN17 3LR. John & Linde
make the most of your visit. Delightful old country house garden Wotton, 01580 715507,
gCbc with wonderful views, magnificent trees jpwotton@gmail.com,
a and borders. www.goddardsgreengarden.com.
egCbc Sun 1 May, Sun 3 July (12-4). Adm
38 u EMMETTS GARDEN £5, chd free. Home-made teas.
Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, TN14 6BA. Visits also by arrangement May to
National Trust, 01732 751507, GROUP OPENING Sept for groups of 10 to 50.
emmetts@nationaltrust.org.uk, Large country garden, combining
42 FAVERSHAM GARDENS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts- old and new; vast and varied plant
Faversham, ME13 8QN. Sat 11 collection; worth a long visit. Some
garden. For NGS: Wed 7 Sept
June (11-5). Combined adm £6, slopes and steps, but most areas
(10-5). Adm £8, chd free. For other
chd free. Tea at The Abbey Physic (though not the toilets) are wheelchair
opening times and information,
Community Garden ME13 7BG accessible. Disabled parking is
please phone, email or visit garden
10.30-3.30. reserved near the house.
website.
5 acre hillside garden noted for its fine efgCbc
collection of rare trees and flowering 54 ATHELSTAN ROAD
shrubs. Hard paths to the Old Stables Sarah Langton-Lockton OBE. 46 u GODINTON HOUSE &
for light refreshments and WC. Some N 58 THE MALL GARDENS
steep slopes. Volunteer driven buggy Jane Beedle. Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN23 3BP.
available for lifts up steepest hill. The Godinton House Preservation
19 NEWTON ROAD
efgCb Trust. For NGS: Sun 13 Mar,
Posy Gentles,
Sun 15 May, Fri 17 June, Fri 23
www.posygentles.co.uk.
39 ENCHANTED GARDENS Sept (1-6). Adm £7, chd free.
N 12 NORMAN ROAD Pre-booking essential, please
Sonoma House, Pilgrims Lane, Anne Vincent.
Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 3AP. phone 01233 643854, email info@
Mrs Donna Richardson, 17 NORMAN ROAD godintonhouse.co.uk or visit
Mary & John Cousins. www.godintonhouse.co.uk for
www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk.
information & booking. Home-
Sat 4, Sun 5 June, Sat 24, Sun 25
All 5 gardens offer ideas on how to made teas. Ticket office serves
Sept (10.30-5). Adm £5, chd free.
make the best use of limited space in takeaway refreshments, check
Home-made teas inc a variety of
town gardens. website for tearoom opening
vegan home-made cakes.
times. For other opening times and
This garden is alive with insects and fc
information, please phone, email or
wildlife, with dramatic foliage, colour a
visit garden website.
and endless blooms.
43 FRITH OLD FARMHOUSE A garden with a bit of everything -
egbpc formal, wild, water, woodland and
Frith Road, Otterden, Faversham, a wonderful walled garden. Partial
40 EUREKA ME13 0DD. Drs Gillian & wheelchair access to ground floor of
Buckhurst Rd, Westerham Peter Regan, 01795 890556, house and most of gardens.
Hill, TN16 2HR. Gordon & peter.regan@cantab.net. Sun 20
Feb (11-3); Sun 24 Apr, Sun 8, Sun egb
Suzanne Wright, 01959 570848,
sb.wright@btinternet.com. Sat 22 May (11-4.30). Adm £5, chd free.
18, Sun 19 June, Sat 9, Sun 10, Home-made teas. Visits also by
Sat 30, Sun 31 July, Sat 20, Sun arrangement Apr to Sept for groups
21 Aug (11-4). Adm £5, chd free. of up to 40.
Home-made teas. Refreshments in Very many interesting (& some very
aid of Local charities. Visits also by unusual) plants. Special interest in
arrangement for groups of 15 to 30. bulbs and woodland plants.
Quirky, full of colour and garden art incl gCb
a 10ft Blacksmith made red dragon.Estate and
Locally Sourced
Fruit & Veg
Fresh Artisan Bread
Cheese Counter
Fresh coffee and tea.
www.falconhurst.co.uk
Falconhurst Farm Shop
Open Monday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Falconhurst, Cowden Pound Road, Markbeech, Kent TN8 5NR14 KENT
47 GODMERSHAM PARK 51 R RGREAT MAYTHAM HALL 55 HOATH HOUSE
Godmersham, CT4 7DT. Mrs Maytham Road, Rolvenden, Chiddingstone Hoath, Edenbridge,
Fiona Sunley. Sun 27 Mar, Sun Tenterden, TN17 4NE. The TN8 7DB. Mr & Mrs Richard
12 June (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Sunley Group, 07751 539097, Streatfeild, 07973 842139,
Home-made teas in the Orangery. gmh@greatmaythamhall.co.uk. richard@hoathhouse.com,
Donation to Godmersham Church. Wed 25 May, Wed 22 June (1-4). www.hoathhouse.com. Visits by
24 acres of magical restored Adm £7, chd free. Visits also by arrangement Feb to Oct for groups
wilderness and formal gardens set arrangement May to Dec. of 10 to 40. Adm £7.50, chd free.
around C18 mansion (not open). Deep Great Maytham Hall is the original Snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells,
gravel paths. Secret Garden and is the best kept flowering shrubs and trees, herbaceous
efCb secret!!! borders in hillside garden with far
C reaching rural views. Steps, a gravel
48 u GOODNESTONE PARK drive and uneven paving stones may
GARDENS 52 HAMMOND PLACE cause difficulty for wheelchairs.
Wingham, Canterbury, High Street, Upnor, Rochester, efgCa
CT3 1PL. Julian Fitzwalter, ME2 4XG. Paul & Helle Dorrington.
01304 840107, enquiries@ Sat 25, Sun 26 June, Sat 16, Sun 56 u HOLE PARK
goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk, 17 July (11-5). Adm £4, chd free. Benenden Road, Rolvenden,
www.goodnestoneparkgardens. Home-made teas. Cranbrook, TN17 4JB.
co.uk. For NGS: Sun 20 Feb, Sun A garden made for outdoor dining and Mr & Mrs Edward Barham,
11 Sep (10-5). Adm £8, chd £2. relaxation. 01580 241344, info@holepark.com,
Light refreshments at The Old www.holepark.com. For NGS: Sun
gbc
Dairy Cafe. Café tel: 01304 695098. 10 Apr, Wed 11 May, Wed 15 June,
For other opening times and 53 HAVEN Sun 16 Oct (11-6). Adm £10, chd
information, please phone, email or £2. Home-made teas. Picnics
visit garden website. 22 Station Road, Minster, only in picnic site and car park
A hidden gem of the Garden of Ramsgate, CT12 4BZ. Robin please. For other opening times and
England; 14 acres to explore with Roose-Beresford, 01843 822594, information, please phone, email or
walled gardens and parkland views. robin.roose@hotmail.co.uk. Sun 6, visit garden website.
Sun 27 Mar, Fri 15, Mon 18 Apr, Traditional extensive formal and
efgCbp Sun 1, Mon 2, Sun 22 May, Sun 5, woodland garden in wonderful
Mon 6, Sun 19 June, Sun 10, Sun park setting with all year interest.
49 GRAVESEND GARDEN FOR
31 July, Mon 1, Sun 28, Mon 29 Wheelchairs are available for loan and
WILDLIFE Aug, Sun 18 Sept, Sun 16 Oct (10-
68 South Hill Road, Windmill may be reserved.
4). Adm £5, chd free. Visits also by
Hill, Gravesend, DA12 1JZ. arrangement Mar to Oct for groups efgCb
Judith Hathrill, 07810 550991, of up to 20. Any time or day with 24
judith.hathrill@live.com. Sun 3 57 N HOPPICKERS EAST
hours notice by phone.
July (12-5). Adm £5, chd free. Woodland Glade style garden planned Hogbens Hill, Selling, Faversham,
Home-made teas. Visits also by for wildlife and showcasing unusual ME13 9QZ. Katherine Pickering.
arrangement Apr to Aug for groups and exotic plants trees and shrubs. Wed 27 July (11-5). Combined adm
of up to 10. Cb with Norham House £6, chd free.
A tranquil haven for people and wildlife A new garden, started in autumn
with an abundance of flowers for bees 54 u HEVER CASTLE & 2020 on the edge of a field. No dig
and butterflies high on Windmill Hill. principles. Emphasis on plants for
GARDENS pollinators and other insects. Flat grass
gbc Edenbridge, TN8 7NG. Hever paths.
Castle Ltd, 01732 865224,
50 u GREAT COMP GARDEN
info@hevercastle.co.uk, efgbp
Comp Lane, Platt, nr Borough www.hevercastle.co.uk. For NGS:
Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8QS. 58 HURST HOUSE
Tue 15 Mar (10.30-4.30). Adm
Great Comp, 01732 885094, £15.85, chd £9.95. see website for Waltham Road, Hastingleigh,
office@greatcompgarden.co.uk, details. For other opening times and Ashford, TN25 5JD. Mrs Lynn Smith,
www.greatcompgarden.co.uk. For information, please phone, email or 01233 750120, btclynn@aol.com.
NGS: Sun 27 Mar, Sun 30 Oct (10- visit garden website. Daily Mon 25 July to Fri 29 July
5). Adm £8.50, chd free. For other Discover magnificent award-winning (1.30-5). Sat 30, Sun 31 July (11.30-
opening times and information, gardens set in 125 acres of glorious 5). Adm £5, chd free. Pre-booking
please phone, email or visit garden grounds. Partial wheelchair access. essential, please visit www.ngs.
website. org.uk for information & booking.
efgCabp
Great Comp Garden is a paradise Home-made teas. Visits also
for garden lovers. Most of garden by arrangement July & Aug for
accessible to wheelchair users. groups of 5+. 3 acre idyllic secluded
Disabled WC. garden and woods, winding borders,
egCb sculptures & intriguing features. Is
possible to use a wheelchair - gravel
drive and muddy paths.
efgbcKENT 15
T H E G R E AT B R I T I S H R H I N O
Britain’s best loved greenhouse brand*
Time flies when you’re gardening. Seasons move but the Rhino
is your constant companion. Strong, dependable and beautiful –
guaranteed for 25 years.
0800 694 1929 / rhinogreenhouses.co.uk
*Great British Growing Awards 2021.16
KENT 37
(
London City Grays
es
T ha m
A207 (
Tilbury Grain
(
A2
Dartford (
(
( Gravesend
28
GREATER ( A226
A2
49 88 Queenborough(
LONDON A2
A226 73
Bromley 2
A 20 A2
52
( A 22 M25 A 2 25 Gillingham
Swanley ( 25
A2 ( 10
A249
1 81 Rochester
(
99 (
Orpington Chatham A2
A227
(
A278
120 Sittingbourne
A2
A232
A 20
M20 M2
24
72
(
A 2 28
A21
M e d wa
A225
A233
Snodland ( 49
A229
Biggin Otford A2
y
Hill 36 110
(
96
Aylesford
(
( M26
44 19 115(
29 West A20 108
A 25 50
40 M25 Malling ( Bearsted
122
( Sevenoaks A26
B2016
A 20
53 69 62 59 Maidstone (
A227
1 2 118
38 6 94 101
42
(
17 75 B2163
0
Oxted
B2
6
A2
M20
A2
68 12
B2026
85
1
102 64
B2027 Medwa y B
Tonbridge( A2
eu
29
(Edenbridge
A2
lt
Marden
98
74
8 54 (
( Headcorn
202 67
(
37 B 86 Paddock (
0
8 A 22
8
Staplehurst
B216
2
41 71 Wood
B2079
B216
55 104 ( Southborough
111 15 66 14
89
A264 A264 Royal A21 20 28
( East Grinstead (95
60 Tunbridge Wells 65 ( Biddenden
A262 A262
Forest 100
43 Row Medway
A267
6
A 28
( A2 97 45
10 120 B2086 Tenterden (
B21
A229
162
88
83 Wadhurst 00 A2
97 114
B21
( B21 1 5 56
Crowborough ( Bewl
30 ( Hawkhurst
75
Water 51
152
8
A2
9
A2
73 B209 A26
A 22
B2100 4 8
B2026
149 Ticehurst (
B2
79 (93 90
A26
104
0
82
74 91 76 her Hurst Green
Rot Burwash Four
A21
7
Maresfield A272 A26 ( 57 142 Oaks
18
137 ( A265 155 ( A2
25 2 68
A 28
B2244
Uckfield Heathfield
72
16( 77
A2
( (
02
Newick B21 151 98 B2089
B2096 ( B2089
A2 109 17 Broad
Ouse
A2100
15 2 Winchelsea
SUSSEX Battle
153
Oak (
160
A275
7
A2
6
A267
8
A2
(
A2
1
92 71
A259
9 B21 127 81 A2
(17
(Sheerness
Minster
( North
Margate Foreland
27 Isle of Leysdown-on-Sea
( Westgate on Sea (
Sheppey Herne Bay (
A 28
( 91 Broadstairs
Whitstable 24 A29
9 (
117 106
(
93 A299
116
A299 Minster( 92(
39 53 Ramsgate
87
A256
A2 99
82 Faversham A2 A291 A 28 St our
77
(
42 23
A2
26 74 Sturry (
90
M2 84 3 A2 A257 105 18
Canterbury Sandwich
( Ash 119
( (
32
A251
r
7 57 76 tS tou
70 Gr ea
A2
43 52
58
A2 48
35 80 83 103
KE NT
A2
(Deal
30
(
A256
A 20 2 Chilham
61 (
A 25 Aylesham 13 113
A252 47 (
109 (
9 Walmer
8
Charing
A2
34
58
B2068
A251
A2
121 79 A2
58 St Margaret's
78 ( at Cliffe
(
37 Temple Ewell
A260
46
South
( (
Ashford A2 33 Dover Foreland
A 28 0 A20
M20 21
Sellindge 114 16
(
A2070
( Folkestone
11 (
B206 112(107 Sandgate
7 B2067 63 Hythe
(
Hamstreet
59
A2
B208
0 31 (
Dymchurch
22 A259
59
A2
(
New Romney
( Rye (
Lydd
0 10 kilometres
0 5 miles
© Global Mapping / XYZ Maps
Dungeness
Rye Bay18 KENT
59 u IGHTHAM MOTE 63 THE KNOLL FARM 68 LINTON PARK
Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Giggers Green Rd, Aldington, Heath Road, Linton, Maidstone,
TN15 0NT. National Trust, Ashford, TN25 7BY. Lord & Lady ME17 4AB. Linton Park Plc,
01732 810378, ighthammote@ Aldington. Sat 23 Apr (12-5). www.camellia.plc.uk. Sun 3 Apr,
nationaltrust.org.uk, www. Adm £8, chd free. Donation to Sun 7 Aug (10.30-4). Adm £8.50,
nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote. Bonnington Church. chd free. Home-made teas.
For NGS: Thur 31 Mar, Thur 13 Oct 10 acres of woodland garden with over 25 acre parkland garden overlooking
(10-4). Adm £16, chd £8. A range 100 camellias, young specimen pines the Weald of Kent with magnificent
of refreshments are available on and oaks, lake and long view over mature specimen trees.
site at the Mote Café. For other Romney Marsh. Paths throughout but
bc
opening times and information, the whole garden is on a slope.
please phone, email or visit garden efgpc 69 LITTLE GABLES
website.
Holcombe Close, Westerham,
Moated C14 manor with lovely 14 acre 64 KNOWLE HILL FARM
TN16 1HA. Mrs Elizabeth James.
formal & informal gardens, stream, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Sat 21, Sun 22 May, Sat 11, Sun 12
fountain, pools & lakes. Please check ME17 1ES. The Hon Andrew June (1.30-4.30). Adm £5, chd free.
NT Ightham Mote website for access
& Mrs Cairns, 01622 850240, Home-made teas. Refreshments in
details, opening times, prices and last
elizabeth@knowlehillfarm.co.uk, aid of St Mary’s Westerham Heritage
admission. Access guide available at
www.knowlehillfarmgarden.co.uk. Trust.
visitor reception.
Sat 5, Sun 6, Mon 7 Feb (11-3). Plant lover’s garden in the middle of
egCbp Light refreshments. Sat 3, Sun Westerham with rare trees and shrubs.
4, Mon 5 Sept (12-4). Home- b
60 R IVY CHIMNEYS made teas. Adm £6, chd free.
Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Refreshments in aid of All Saints 70 LORDS
TN1 1TW. Laurence & Christine Church, Ulcombe. Visits also by
Smith. Sat 11 June (11-5). Adm £5, Sheldwich, Faversham,
arrangement Feb to Sept.
chd free. Pantiles cafes nearby. ME13 0NJ. John Sell CBE &
Spectacular view. Snowdrops. Lavender,
Town centre garden with herbaceous Barbara Rutter, 01795 536900,
roses, topiary, box hedging, rich and
borders and masses of roses set on john@sellwade.co.uk. Sun 12
colourful planting. Some steep slopes.
three layers of lawns enclosed in an old June (2-5). Adm £6, chd free.
efgCbc Home-made teas. Visits also by
walled garden.
arrangement Apr to July for groups
65 R LADHAM HOUSE
61 KENFIELD HALL of 10 to 30.
Ladham Road, Goudhurst, 2½ Ha of garden, orchard and
Kenfield, Petham, Canterbury,
TN17 1DB. Guy & Nicola Johnson. woodland, 18th century in origin. Some
CT4 5RN. Barnaby & Camilla Swire, Sun 15 May (2-5). Adm £6, chd gravel paths.
kenfieldhallgarden@gmail.com. free. A spacious spring garden;
Visits by arrangement May to July ebc
rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias,
for groups of up to 30. Adm £10,
arboretum, rockery & woodland walks. 71 R MEADOW WOOD
chd free.
An evolving 8 acre organic garden bc Penshurst, TN11 8AD. Mr & Mrs
designed with historical reference and James Lee. Sun 8 May (11-5). Adm
66 N LAMPKYNS
the owners’ interests. £7, chd free. Home-made teas.
School House Lane, Horsmonden, Refreshments in aid of Parkinsons
Cc
Tonbridge, TN12 8BJ. Mr & Mrs UK.
62 R u KNOLE Jonathan Lyne, 07791 860928, 1920s house set on the edge of woods
deborahlyne58@gmail.co.uk. Sat with wonderful unspoilt views.
Knole, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP. 9, Sun 10 July (2-5). Adm £7, chd
Lord Sackville, 01732 462100, efgbpc
free. Home-made teas. Visits also
knole@nationaltrust.org.uk,
by arrangement June & July for
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole. For 72 12 THE MEADOWS
groups of 10+.
NGS: Fri 15 July (11-4). Adm £5, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 6HS. Mr
3½ acre garden including yew topiary,
chd £2.50. For other opening times wild flower walks, vegetable and cut Roger & Mrs Jean Pemberton. Sun
and information, please phone, 12 June (11-5). Adm £5, chd free.
flower garden, pond, flower beds.
email or visit garden website. Home-made teas. Refreshments in
Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole bc
aid of St Christopher’s Hospice.
features sprawling lawns, a walled Three quarter acre Mediterranean,
67 R LEYDENS
garden, an untamed wilderness area Japanese, woodland, children’s areas.
and a medieval orchard. Wheelchair Hartfield Road, Edenbridge, Koi & wild ponds. Large specimen
access via the bookshop into the TN8 5NH. Roger Platts, plants. Wheelchair access to all parts
Orangery. Some paths may be difficult www.rogerplatts.com. Sun 7 Aug except small stepped area at very
in poor weather. Assistance dogs are (12-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home- bottom of garden.
allowed in the garden. made teas.
efgb
eb Private garden of Chelsea gold medal
designer with ponds, roses, shrubs,
perennials, vegetables, and adjoining
orchard and haymeadow.
egCbc19
3EG
madrona@hotmail.co.uk
www.madrona.co.uk
Phone for your copy of the 2022 Comprehensive Descriptive Catalogue.
2022
Open 10-5 Saturday, Monday & Tuesday; 1-5 Sunday, March to November20 KENT
73 THE MOUNT free. Home-made teas. Visits also 82 THE OLD VICARAGE
Haven Street, Wainscott, Rochester, by arrangement June & July for Dully Road, Tonge, Sittingbourne,
ME3 8BL. Marc Beney & Susie groups of 10 to 30. ME9 9NP. Sarah Varley. Sun 26
Challen, challensusie@gmail.com. A lovely place to be and let your mind June (11-5). Adm £5, chd free.
Visits by arrangement May & June roam free. Flat ground except for 2 Home-made teas. Open nearby
for groups of 10 to 20. Adm £5, chd steps where ramp is provided. Pheasant Barn. Almost 3 acres
free. Home-made teas. ebc includes arboretum, mixed borders,
2 acres: walled kitchen garden, wildlife potager, herb garden, cut flower
pond, white & yellow garden, mown 78 OAK COTTAGE AND garden, and more.
labyrinth, mature trees. SWALLOWFIELDS NURSERY eb
fgb Elmsted, Ashford, TN25 5JT. Martin
& Rachael Castle. Wed 13, Thur 83 THE ORANGERY
74 u MOUNT EPHRAIM 14 Apr, Fri 27, Sat 28 May (11-4). Mystole, Chartham, Canterbury,
GARDENS Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas. CT4 7DB. Rex Stickland &
Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX. Refreshments in aid of Elmsted Anne Prasse, 01227 738348,
Mr & Mrs E S Dawes & Mr Church. rex.mystole@btinternet.com.
W Dawes, 01227 751496, Charming cottage garden. Borders Sun 15 May (1-6); Sat 30, Sun
info@mountephraimgardens.co.uk, brimming with unusual plants. Auricula 31 July (1-5). Adm £5, chd free.
www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk. theatres in April. Home-made teas. Visits also by
For NGS: Sun 27 Mar, Thur 16 gb arrangement Mar to Sept for groups
June, Sun 25 Sept (11-5). Adm £7, of 10+. Magnificent herbaceous
chd £2.50. Cream teas in West 79 OLD BLADBEAN STUD border, water features, modern
Wing Tea Room. For other opening Bladbean, Canterbury, sculptures, terrace teas with splendid
times and information, please CT4 6NA. Carol Bruce, views. Ramps to garden.
phone, email or visit garden website. www.oldbladbeanstud.co.uk. Sun efgCb
10 acres of Edwardian terraced 5, Sun 19 June, Sun 3, Sun 17, Sun
gardens with lake, rose gardens 31 July (2-6). Adm £6, chd free. 84 OUDEN
and topiary as particular highlights. Pre-booking essential, please visit Brogdale Road, Ospringe,
Partial wheelchair access; top part www.ngs.org.uk for information & Faversham, ME13 8XY. Frances &
manageable, but steep slope. Disabled
booking. Home-made teas. Paul Moskovits. Sun 17, Thur 21
WC. Full access to tea room. A romantic English country garden July (12-4). Adm £5, chd free.
efgCab inspired by surrounding countryside A richly stocked partly walled long
and respect for nature. border complements a wide variety of
75 NETTLESTEAD PLACE mature shrubs.
gb
Nettlestead, Maidstone,
ME18 5HA. Mr & Mrs Roy Tucker, 81 THE OLD RECTORY, 85 PARSONAGE OASTS
www.nettlesteadplace.co.uk. Sun FAWKHAM Hampstead Lane, Yalding,
12 June, Sun 2 Oct (1.30-4.30). Valley Road, Longfield, ME18 6HG. Edward & Jennifer
Adm £7, chd free. Home-made Raikes, 01622 814272, jmraikes@
DA3 8LX. Karin & Christopher
teas. Refreshments in aid of St Proudfoot, 01474 707513, parsonageoasts.plus.com. Visits
Mary’s Church, Nettlestead. keproudfoot@gmail.com. Visits by by arrangement Mar to Oct for
Fascinating large garden on many arrangement in Feb for groups of groups of up to 20. Adm £5, chd
levels; magnificent views over river up to 15. Also open by arrangement free. Cream teas. Riverbank position.
and Medway valley. Gravel and grass Feb 2023. Adm £5, chd free. Home- Spring and summer garden. Unfenced
paths. Most of garden accessible (but river bank. Gravel paths. Bee hives.
made teas.
not sunken pond garden). Large steep
Large garden, extensive naturalised eCbp
bank and lower area accessible with
snowdrops and aconites, early bulbs,
some difficulty. flowers, shrubs, trees. Gentle slope, 86 u PENSHURST PLACE &
efCbpc gravel drive, some narrow paths. GARDENS
egbc Penshurst, TN11 8DG. Lord &
76 N NORHAM HOUSE
Lady De L’Isle, 01892 870307,
Selling, Faversham, ME13 9RL. 80 N THE OLD RECTORY, contactus@penshurstplace.com,
Liz Bradley. Wed 27 July (11-5). OTTERDEN www.penshurstplace.com. For
Combined adm with Hoppickers Bunce Court Road, Faversham, NGS: Wed 14 Sept (10-5). Adm £11,
East £6, chd free. ME13 0BY. Mrs Gry Iverslien, 07734 chd £6.50. Light refreshments at
2 acre country garden with herbaceous The Porcupine Pantry at the visitor
538272, gry@iverslien.com. Tue
beds, vegetable garden, chickens and entrance. For other opening times
30, Wed 31 Aug (11-4). Adm £5,
interesting plants. chd free. Pre-booking essential, and information, please phone,
efgb please visit www.ngs.org.uk for email or visit garden website.
information & booking. Light 11 acres of garden. The garden is
77 NORTON COURT refreshments. Visits also by divided into a series of rooms by over
Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9JU. arrangement Apr to Sept for groups a mile of yew hedge. Some paths
Tim & Sophia Steel, 07798 804544, of 6 to 16. not paved and uneven in places;
sophia@nortoncourt.net. Mon 6, 4 acre woodland garden. own assistance will be required. 2
Tue 7 June (2.30-5). Adm £5, chd wheelchairs available for hire.
eb
egCbpcPLANT FAIRS
ROADSHOW
Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair
13th Feb 11-3pm Hole Park Garden, Rolvenden TN17 4JA
Spring Plant Fairs
24th April 10-5pm Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB
1st May 10.30-3pm Hatfield House & Park, Herts AL9 5NB
8th May 10-3pm Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP
Summer Plant Fairs
14th May 1-4pm Telegraph Hill Centre, New Cross SE14 5TY
22nd May 11-3pm Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield EN2 9HG
5th June 12-5pm Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield BN5 9AT
26th June 11-4pm Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham BN27 1RN
21st Aug 11-4pm Hole Park Garden, Rolvenden TN17 4JA
Late Summer Plant Fairs
4th Sept 12-5pm Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield BN5 9AT
11th Sept 10-3pm Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP
Autumn Plant Fair
25th Sept 10-5pm Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB
www.plant-fairs.co.uk
info@plant-fairs.co.uk
To avoid disappointment please check www.plant-fairs.co.uk prior to
travelling as several venues require pre-booking for some visiting times22 KENT
87 PHEASANT BARN A garden for all, family friendly with 95 18 ROYAL CHASE
specimen trees, lawns and walled
Church Road, Oare, ME13 0QB. Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AY. Eithne
garden. Garden almost entirely flat
Paul & Su Vaight, 07843 739301, Hudson. Wed 8 June (12-5). Adm
with tarmac paths. Sunken garden has
suvaight46@gmail.com. Sun 26 £5, chd free. Tea.
sloping lawns to the central pond.
June (11-4), open nearby The Old Florist’s garden with mixed borders,
Vicarage. Tue 28, Wed 29, Thur egCb lawns and shrubs in central town
30 June, Sat 2, Sun 3, Tue 5, Wed setting. 2 hr parking nearby. Access
6 July (11-4). Adm £7, chd free. through right hand side gate.
Pre-booking essential, please visit GROUP OPENING efbc
www.ngs.org.uk for information & 92 RAMSGATE GARDENS
booking. Visits also by arrangement 96 R ST CLERE
May to July for groups of up to 8. Ramsgate, CT11 9PX. Anne-
Marie Nixey. Sun 11 Sept (12-5). Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6NL.
Varying areas, formal and informal
Combined adm £5, chd free. Mr Simon & Mrs Eliza Ecclestone,
planting, meadow, views, nectar-rich.
Home-made teas. www.stclere.com. Sun 22 May (2-
fc 5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made
6 EDITH ROAD teas in the Garden Room.
88 N 50 PINE AVENUE
Nicolette McKenzie. Formal terraces surrounding C17
Gravesend, DA12 1QZ. Tony mansion, with beautiful views.
Threlfall. Sat 6 Aug (11-4). Adm £5, 104 GRANGE ROAD Herbaceous and shrub borders,
chd free. Light refreshments. Anne-Marie Nixey. productive kitchen gardens, lawns
Garden features tropical, woodland 12 WEST CLIFF ROAD and rare trees. Some gravel paths and
and herbaceous planting on a sloping Brian Daubney. small steps.
site with different levels and deep eCb
water. Not suitable for small children. Coastal town gardens, uniquely
fgbpc different in composition. Wheelchairs 97 u SCOTNEY CASTLE
can access parts of 6 Edith Road and Lamberhurst, TN3 8JN.
89 N POSTILLIONS 104 Grange Road. National Trust, 01892 893820,
2 Hastings Road, Pembury, egbc scotneycastle@nationaltrust.org.
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PD. a uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Mrs Daphne Males. Sat 30 Apr, Sun scotneycastle. For NGS: Tue 17
1, Mon 2 May (10.30-4.30). Adm £5, 93 43 THE RIDINGS May (10-5). Adm £12, chd £6. Light
chd free. Home-made teas. Chestfield, Whitstable, refreshments. For other opening
Attractive garden of about one acre CT5 3QE. David & Sylvie times and information, please
with magnificent rhubarb patch Gravel Buat-Menard, 01227 500775, phone, email or visit garden website.
drive. Slopes in garden. sylviebuat-menard@hotmail.com. Scotney Castle’s garden is like a
egb Sat 14, Sun 22 May (11-4). Adm £5, landscape painting with drama and
chd free. Home-made teas. Visits romance, and something to see in
90 POTMANS HEATH HOUSE also by arrangement Apr to Sept for every season. Wheelchairs available
Wittersham, TN30 7PU. Dr Alan & Dr groups of 8 to 20. for loan.
Wilma Lloyd Smith, 01797 270221, A delightful small garden brimming with efgCbp
wilmalloydsmith@gmail.com. Sun interesting plants.
27 Mar, Sun 24 Apr (2-6). Adm £5, fgCb 98 THE SILK HOUSE
chd free. Home-made teas. Visits Lucks Lane, Rhoden Green, nr
also by arrangement Apr to Oct for 94 u RIVERHILL HIMALAYAN Paddock Wood, Tunbridge Wells,
groups of 6 to 30. GARDENS TN12 6PA. Adrian & Silke Barnwell,
Spring bulbs. Spring blossom. Riverhill, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR. www.silkhousegarden.com. Sat
Irises. Roses. Trees. Garden seats The Rogers Family. For NGS: 14 May, Sat 20, Sun 21 Aug, Sun
strategically placed for views. Some Tue 10 May (9-5). Pre-booking 16 Oct (10-4). Adm £7.50, chd £3.
awkward slopes but generally essential, please phone Light refreshments in garden.
accessible. 01732 459777, email info@ Refreshments in aid of other charities.
efbc riverhillgardens.co.uk or visit 2 acres, Japanese stroll water garden,
www.riverhillgardens.co.uk for unusual trees and shrubs, rare
91 u QUEX GARDENS information & booking. Wed 15 evergreens and other ‘rooms’. Disabled
Quex Park, Birchington, CT7 0BH. June (9-5). Adm £8, chd £8. Light parking only at the house. Wheelchair
Powell-Cotton Museum, refreshments in Riverhill Collective users access via the oak framed
01843 842168, enquiries@ Cafe onsite. For other opening outbuildings area to avoid steps. Some
powell-cottonmuseum.org, times and information, please areas have steps and banks.
www.powell-cottonmuseum.org. phone, email or visit garden website. egbp
For NGS: Sun 17 July (10-4). Adm Historic hillside garden renowned for
£5, chd free. Light refreshments Rhododendron, Azaleas, Rock Garden,
in Felicity’s Café and Quex Barn. Walled Garden & Roses. Disabled
For other opening times and parking. Wheelchair access to Walled
information, please phone, email or Garden and Rock Garden. Easy
visit garden website. access to café, shop and tea terrace.
Accessible WC.
efgCbpcYou can also read
