Benenden in Kent Village Guide

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Gardens in Benenden

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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

Goudhurst 5.6 miles from Benenden
01580 879 820
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Open 365 days a year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees. Bedgebury National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers. Bedgebury Forest has miles of family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, adventure play and Go Ape. The Visitor Centre has a cycle franchise, a … more

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst 3.3 miles from Benenden
01580 710 700
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This internationally renowned garden was developed by Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson around the surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion. It comprises small enclosed compartments, with colour throughout the season; resulting in an intimate and romantic atmosphere (the garden is more peaceful after 4). Events programme includes special summer garden evenings, walks and talks, … more

Kench Hill Centre

Leigh Green 6.1 miles from Benenden
01580 762 073
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Hole Park

Rolvenden 1.5 miles from Benenden
01580 241 344
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15 acres of private gardens. Formal garden open spaces are enclosed by yew hedges; offset by specimen trees, topiary, statuary and stunning wisteria. Spectacular bluebell wood. In the extensive woodland valley, bulbs and ornamental trees lead through magnificent azaleas and rhododendrons.

Hole Park

Merriments Gardens

Hurst Green 5.3 miles from Benenden
01580 860 666
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A stunning four acre show garden complete with ponds, wild area, bird hide and bog garden. Imaginative use of colour and texture make these gardens a firm favourite both locally and further afield.A great day out for garden lovers, Merriments also welcomes groups by appointment. Plant nursery stocking many unusual varieties including our home grown … more

Merriments Gardens

Great Dixter

Northiam 5 miles from Benenden
01797 252 878
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Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer the late Christopher Lloyd was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber-framed halls in the country. Of particular note is the antique furniture and needlework collection. Sir Edwin Lutyens was employed to restore the house and gardens in 1910. The gardens are now … more

Smallhythe Place

Small Hythe 5.6 miles from Benenden
01580 762 334
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The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery and the working Barn Theatre. A theatrical themed programme of events … more

Pashley Manor Gardens

Ticehurst 6.9 miles from Benenden
01580 200 888
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‘One of the finest gardens in England’ award winning Pashley Manor Gardens offer a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds, with interest and colour throughout the year. There are exceptional views over the surrounding countryside and a permanent exhibition and sale of Sculpture and Botanical … more

Pashley Manor Gardens

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