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The Secret Gardens of the Kent Weald
The Kent Weald - Where London ends and the rest of England begins. The Garden of England

Available April to October

The perfect way to spend a day, get away from the city and explore the Beautiful Kentish Weald through the eyes of some of the local gardeners. An opportunity to chat to a gardener and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at a traditional Wealden cottage. Sue Eldridge will act as your companion and guide and pass on to you her love of the English countryside and the pleasures of gardening on an intimate scale.

A different world just 30 minutes from London by train, tours start at Sevenoaks Station and we take the slow route to the destination gardens enjoying spectacular views over ancient wooded areas. Sue will select the best gardens for the day from a large portfolio of small local gardens but if you have any special interests in garden design or planting styles please let us know as soon as possible.

Tour A (Full day) 4 private gardens. Picnic box lunch at Benchmark Cottage £80.00 per person
Tour B (Half Day) 2 private gardens. Picnic box OR Afternoon tea at Benchmark Cottage £65.00 per person.
Price includes all transport to and from Sevenoaks Station, any entry charges, afternoon tea or lunch box.

For a full itinerary please contact Sue

If you would like to explore the area further we can put together 1 or 2 day tours just for you and arrange bed and breakfast accommodation if you require.

NT properties nearby include Knole Park, Chartwell, Emmetts Garden, Ightham Mote. Penshurst Place and Hever Castle are not NT properties but are a short journey away and well worth a visit.

NT properties less than an hours drive are Sissinghurst Garden, Standen, Wakehurst Place, Sheffield Park, Scotney Castle and Bateman’s

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