MARLE PLACE GARDENS & GALLERY
Marle Place, Brenchley,
Tonbridge, Kent TN12 7HS
T: +44 (0)1892 722304
F: +44 (0)1892 724099
W: www.marleplace.co.uk |
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Open: April-September
Open for
charity days: National
Garden Scheme-May 27th, June 24th, September 30th 2001
Groups: By appointment only
10 acres of romantic and peaceful gardens including herbaceous
border, topiary and bog garden. Grade II 17th Century House (not
open), Edwardian rockery, gazebo, artist's gallery, studio and
sculptures, plus a newly restored Victorian greenhouse with orchid
collection.
Toilet facilities, dogs not allowed (guide dogs only), disabled
access (toilet for wheelchair users), plants/produce for sale,
tea room/ refreshments, car parking on site, coach parking on
site, picnic area, pre booked tour/talk. |
SCOTNEY CASTLE GARDEN 
Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge
Wells, Kent TN3 8JN
T: + 44 (0) 1892 891081
F: + 44 (0) 1892 890110
E: scotneycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotneycastle |
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Open: March-October, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm, Bank
Holiday Sunday & Monday 11am-6pm. Last entry 5pm or sunset if earlier.
Groups: By appointment only
One of England's most romantic gardens surrounding a 14th Century moated
castle ruin. Azaleas and rhododendrons flower in abundance. Roses and clematis
adorn the castle walls. Autumn colours merge the garden with the woodlands
beyond.
Gift shop, toilet facilities (wheelchair access to toilet), dogs not
allowed, guide dogs only, disabled access, car parking on site, special
events, Corporate Welcome Host held, coach parking on site, picnic area,
pre booked tour/talk. |
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THE OWL HOUSE GARDENS
Mount Pleasant, Lamberhurst,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8LY
T: +44 (0) 1892 891290
F: +44 (0) 1892 891222 |
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Open: All Year
Best months: April-September
Open for
charity days: March 25th
& October 7th 2001
16 acres of romantic gardens surround the 16th Century timber-framed
wool smugglers cottage (not open to the public). Woodland walks
with oak, elm, birch and beech trees. Rhododendrons, azaleas
and camellias surround the sunken water gardens.
Gift shop, toilet facilities,(toilet with wheelchair access),
disabled access, plants/ produce for sale, tea room/ refreshments,
dogs on lead only, car parking on site, coach parking on site. |
FINCHCOCKS MUSICAL MUSEUM & GARDENS
Goudhurst, Kent TN17
1HH
T: + 44 (0)1580 211702
F: + 44 (0)1580 211007
E: katrina@finchcocks.co.uk
W: www.finchcocks.co.uk |
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Open: April-October
Best months: April-September
Groups: By appointment only
Delightful, informal gardens with wonderful views, set around
the 18th century manor. Shrub and herbaceous borders, woodland
walk and original walled kitchen garden re-designed in the style
of an 18th century Pleasure Garden. Emphasis on wildlife friendly
and organic gardening.
Gift shop, toilet facilities,(wheelchair access to toilet),
dogs not allowed,guide dogs only, disabled access, plants/ produce
for sale, tea room/ refreshments, car parking on site, special
events, coach parking on site, picnic area, pre booked tour/talk. |
GROOMBRIDGE PLACE GARDENS & ENCHANTED FOREST
Groombridge, Nr Tunbridge
Wells, Kent TN3 9QG
T: + 44 (0)1892 861444
F: + 44 (0)1892 863996
E: office@groombridge.co.uk
W: www.groombridge.co.uk |
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Open: 9.30am - 6pm daily, 1 April to 6 November 2003.
Best months: April-October
Groups: 20+ booking required
Guided
tours: by arrangement
Magnificent walled gardens with drunken topiary, oriental and
rose gardens, a sculpture garden and the secret garden against
the backdrop of a 17th century moated manor. The 'Enchanted Forest'
with its tree ferns, Romany camp and 'Grom's village' is fun
for all the family to explore.
Link with famous gardner, special events, pre-booked tour
possible, limited disabled access, dogs not allowed, guide dogs
only, garden within 1/2 mile of train station, 1/4 mile from
bus route, toilet facilities (wheelchair access), carparking
on site, coach parking, tearoom/light refreshments, picnic area,
gift shop, plants/produce for sale. |
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