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Godinton Park Gardens and Parkland

Parks and Gardens
Walk Leader
Melanie Chalk
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 14:00
Capacity
15
Godinton House

Located in Ashford, Kent, Godinton House dates back to the 14th century, when the Great Hall was first constructed. The house was then constructed around this central room over the subsequent centuries: the greatest part of it is Jacobean, but the most recent alterations were in the earliest 20th century. The twelve acres of gardens are surrounded by ancient parkland studded with stately oaks and chestnuts. Terraced lawns bordered by a vast yew hedge and topiaried box have been softened over the last century by the addition of long, curvy-edged herbaceous borders and ornamental tree and shrub plantings. All areas of the garden continue to be restored and maintained to a high standard.

The Gardens

  • Walled Garden
  • Rose Garden
  • Herbaceous Borders
  • Lily Pond
  • Italian Garden
  • Wild Garden

The twelve acres of gardens are surrounded by ancient parkland studded with stately oaks and chestnuts. Terraced lawns bordered by a vast yew hedge and topiaried box have been softened over the last century by the addition of long, curvy-edged herbaceous borders and ornamental tree and shrub plantings. All areas of the garden continue to be restored and maintained to a high standard.

The entrance fee to the Gardens is £10.50 per person, pay on the day, I may be able to get a group price, if more than 10 people sign up. The tearooms serve afternoon tea and scones. You might like to visit the house before or after the Garden Walk, additional charge.

For more info :

  • Godinton House, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BP
  • Tel: 01233 643854
Walk Location

51.159369953017, 0.83275949999999

Walk Directions

By car

• Postcode TN23 3BP

• The postcode given is for the full estate surrounding Godinton House and therefore not all Satellite Navigation systems will be accurate. We recommend using the directions from the website for the most accurate route.

By rail and taxi

• The nearest railway station is located in Ashford (Ashford International Station), approximately three miles away. Taxis are available at the station. If you require an accessible taxi, we would

recommend you book this in advance with E7 taxis who can be contacted on 07934 363682.

Public transport

• There is no scheduled public transport route to Godinton House due to its rural location.

Car Parking and Arrival

• Parking is available free of charge on site at a distance from The Stables, the ticket office, where there is an accessible WC.

Accessibility

The house itself is located on level ground however there is a gradual declined slope on the approach to the house from the car park. There are several steps around the gardens but these can be avoided by using the accessible route shown on the map. Most of the paths are paved tarmacked surfaces and paved surfaces with a light gravel top with one small section of flagstone stone and another brick.

Accessible parking & loos- Cafe - Free parking- Parkland / open spaces- Picnic area

Feedback Meeting Type
Decide At Walk
Feedback Talk Date and Time
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 14:00

Recording

The Zoom talk will be recorded and everyone who is booked on or leading a walk will be sent the link a day or two after the talk takes place.

Selected Image(s)

Sunlit Reflection
Melanie Chalk ARPS

Walk Zine

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If you have created a zine for this walk please contact us with the walk and it's URL and we will add it.

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