Godinton House & Gardens

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Overview

Part of the Godinton Estate, these 12-acre tranquil gardens are surrounded by ancient parkland that includes stately oaks and chestnut trees. Hundreds of years of changing garden design ideas have contributed to today’s layout which is mainly that of Reginald Blomfield. The terraced lawns are bordered by a vast yew hedge and topiary box and the long, curvy-edged herbaceous borders and ornamental trees and shrubs create a delightful environment. Areas to be visited are the Italian garden, walled garden, rose garden, lily pond and wild garden. A tea room opens from early April to early October.

Features

Opening Times
Opening Times: Open Mar-1 Nov 1-6

Location

Godinton Lane, ASHFORD, TN23 3BP

About the area

Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank.