GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS
Goodnestone Park, Nr Wingham, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1PL
T/F: +44 (0)1304 840107
E: enquiries@goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk
W: www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk |
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Open:
March-October, but closed Tuesdays and Saturdays. Open 11am - 5pm weekdays; 12
noon - 6pm Sundays.
Groups: By appointment only
One of only three gardens in Kent to be awarded a coveted Two Stars by the annual Good Gardens Guide, Goodnestone's gardens combine fascinating history with outstanding recent planting. Jane Austen was a regular visitor and would recognise much in the 15 acres, especially the famous view through the walled garden to the village church. Lawns and mature trees, woodland garden, walled garden and new gravel garden for 2003.
Toilet facilities, dogs not allowed (guide dogs only), plants / produce for sale, tea room / refreshments, car parking on site, special events, coach parking on site, picnic area.
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THE PINES GARDEN
South Sands lodge, Beach Road, St Margaret's Bay, Nr Dover, Kent
CT15 6DZ
T: +44 (0)1304 852764
F: +44 (0)1304 853626
E: gardens@baytrust.org.uk |
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Open: Garden - all year 10am-5pm daily,
later on warm summer evenings.
Museum, tearoom & gift shop - summer months 2 - 5
pm daily except Monday & Tuesday.
Best months: Spring & Summer
Groups: By appointment only
6 acres of beautiful coastal garden, ornamental lake, waterfall,
statue of Winston Churchill and Romany caravan. Ample seating
to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, toilet for wheelchair users,
disabled access (forecourt being redesigned), plants/produce
for sale, tea room/refreshments, dogs on lead only, car parking
on site, garden within 1/4 mile of bus route, picnic area, pre
booked tour/talk. |
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WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS 
Kingsdown Road, Walmer, Deal,
Kent CT14 7LJ
T: + 44 (0) 1304 364288
F: + 44 (0) 1304 364826
W: www.english-heritage.org.uk |
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Open: April- September 10am-6pm daily
October 10am-4pm daily
Groups: without appointment
Magnificent gardens surround this Tudor castle. Enjoy the broadwalk with
its unique yew hedge as well as the moat, kitchen gardens and the woodland
walk. The Queen Mother's garden was designed for her majesty Queen Elizabeth
the Queen Mother's 95th birthday.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, toilet facilities for wheelchair
users, dogs not allowed, disabled access (limited) plants / produce
for sale, refreshments, famous gardener link, car parking on site,
bus route within 1/4 mile (400m), restaurant, special events, corporate
welcome host, coach parking (limited), picnic area |
EAST NORTHDOWN FARM & GARDENS
East Northdown Farm,
Margate, Kent CT9 3TS
T: + 44 (0) 1843 862060
F: + 44 (0) 1843 860206
W: www.botanyplants.co.uk |
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Open: All year round, 7 days a week 10am-5pm
Groups: By appointment only
The private gardens of William and Louise Friend and children
surround the listed farmhouse, behind the Nursery. An interesting
collection of wind and drought tolerant species has been built
up for form and foliage from similar 'Mediterranean' climates
from around the world.
Gift shop, toilet facilities, plants/ produce for sale, dogs
on lead only, car parking on site, coach parking on site, garden
within 1/4 mile of bus route, pre booked tour/talk. |
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