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Godinton House

Godinton House
Godinton Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN23 3BP

tel: 01233 620773
fax: 01233 647351

Area: Kent
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.godinton-house-gardens.co.uk

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Godinton House
Kent
All details updated* as of: 19/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

Gardens only 21st Mar - 27th Oct; Thurs - Mon; 2pm - 5.30pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: Yes
21st Mar - 5th Oct; Fri - Sun; 2pm - 5.30pm (last tour 4.30pm)

National Garden Scheme days: Yes
23rd March & 30th Mar; 2pm - 5.30pm

Best Times of Year to Visit:
Spring
Late June

To see:
Abundance of daffodils and wild flowers
Delphiniums & roses

Admission Prices

Adult, House & gardens £7, Gardens only £4; Child Free

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No

Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: No

Other Facilities:
Partial access for the disabled. Lunches can be pre-booked. Tea room only open when House is open. Special tours for groups.
Caravan Site on the estate - Tel: John Smith on 01233 620908

Garden Features

Newly designed and planted rose garden.

English Heritage Garden Grade: I

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer: Sir Reginald Blomfield

The great boundary hedge, based on Blomfield's original design, is one of the largest in the country. Inside the long yew hedge, shaped to mirror the gables on the house, is to be found the formal garden. This features lawns, topiary, pond, terraces and the Pan Garden with views out on to the 18th century park. Other notable elements are the daffodils and large tulip tree set in a wild garden, the Italian Garden and Rose Garden. There are numerous varieties of clematis growing up the walls and fruit trees. There are also some new delphinium borders, thanks to the Delphinium Society. Restoration is continuing with the large walled kitchen garden.

History of Garden

Godinton is a glorious Jacobean mansion, reworked in the 1920's by Sir Reginald Blomfield who also created the Italian garden with statuary, loggia and summerhouse.

Nearby Kent Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
Holiday Inn
Eastwell Manor
The Clockhouse holiday flat - 08706 092429

Restaurants:
The Lime Tree, Lenham

Inns & Pubs:
Hare & Hounds, Ashford
Dering Arms, Pluckley
Bell Inn, Smarden

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Ashford
Designer Outlet
Eurostar International Station

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 19/02/2008

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