Gardener's Tour
Situated at the heart of the Garden of England and more specifically the Weald of Kent are some very famous gardens such as Sissinghurst Castle, Great Comp and Bedgebury's National Pinetum and Forest but there are so many truly fabulous gardens explore, full of national collections, wonderful landscaping and unusual plants.
No matter what time of year you choose there is always something special to see or experience.
Beech Court Gardens with its 10 acres set around a 14th century farmhouse, full of Rhododendrons, azaleas and climbing roses, Pashley Manor Gardens with it romantic fountains and sculptures or Hole Park with its topiary and its amazing display of spring colour.
The beautiful castles and historic houses in Kent have some truly spectacular gardens to enjoy, places such as Scotney Castle, Leeds Castle, Penshurst Place, Marle Place, Finchcocks, Groombridge Place, Hever Castle, Chart Edge and Emmets all are a delight to discover.
Some of the smaller gardens are lovely to explore including Iden Croft Herb Gardens - these beautiful aromatic herb gardens are home to the national mint, origanum and nepeta collections or alternatively Stoneacre at Otham, part of the National Trust with its 15th
century Yeomans house whose romantic cottage garden houses a large collection of unusual plants and is featured in many gardening magazines. And why not end your day with a visit to Notcutts Garden Centre, renowned for its incredible range of high quality plants and services.
Today's Featured Attractions are......
Riverside Arts & Makers Fair
Location: Maidstone
This new attraction opens during the Maidstone River Festival on 30th July 2011 and will run every...
Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre
Location: Maidstone
This exciting entertainment centre offers an 8-screen multiplex, a nightclub, bars, restaurants and...
Cobtree Manor Golf Course
Location: Maidstone
On the outskirsts of Maidstone the course has a stunning 18 hole layout, USGA-specification greens...
Allington Belle
Location: Maidstone
One hour trips on the River Medway on board the Allington Belle, Maidstone's Mississippi style...
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
Location: Maidstone
An exceptional regional museum set within an Elizabethan manor house. Special collections of...
All Saints Church, Maidstone
Location: Maidstone
The Parish Church of the county town of Kent was largely built by Archbishop Courtenay (14th...
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