Belmont House
A marvellous example of Georgian architecture that has remained completely unspoilt.
Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
Belmont is a neo-classical brick country house by Samuel Wyatt, faced in pale mathematical tiles with Coade stone dressings. The light interior includes a fine staircase, hall and interesting collections of Indian and English furniture, as well as an outstanding clock collection.
A lifelong passion for horology led the 5th Lord Harris to accumulate one of the largest personal collections of clocks in the country. Six generations of the Harris family have each left their mark on this lovely country house.
The gardens at Belmont are full of interest throughout every season. The Kitchen Garden was originally designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd and has beautiful Victorian Greenhouses, along with figs, hops, soft fruits and traditional apple and pear varieties. The Walled Garden contains a pond and is adjacent to the Pinetum complete with grotto.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Times
Belmont House is open to visitors from Thursday 2nd April to Sunday 27th September 2026. The house welcomes guests on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays only. The house is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The gardens are open more widely, operating Thursday to Sunday from 10:00am until 5:00pm (last entry at 4:00pm) throughout the season.
House Tours
Two types of house tours are available during opening days:
- Guided Tours – Led tours beginning at the Orangery
- Self-Guided Tours – Available on selected afternoons
Special Events and Tours
Meet the Head Gardener Tours are held regularly throughout the season, with confirmed dates on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 10:00am and Thursday 16th July 2026 at 10:00am.
Specialist Clock Tours are offered monthly at 11:00am on the following dates:
- Saturday 30th May 2026
- Saturday 27th June 2026
- Saturday 25th July 2026
- Saturday 29th August 2026
- Saturday 26th September 2026
A May Half Term Event takes place on Thursday 28th May 2026.
Exhibitions
The Naturalist Women from the Past exhibition, featuring work by Luisa F. Nunes, is on display in the Orangery until the end of August. The exhibition is available to view on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays when the house is open for tours.
Cricket
Cricket fixtures are held throughout the year at Belmont House.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House & Garden Price:
Adults: £12-£16
Children (12-16yrs): £6-£8
Gardens Only:
Adults: £10
Children (12-16yrs): £4
Children under 12: Free
Groups of 12 or more can book guided tours of the House and Gardens on Wednesdays by appointment. The cost is £14.00 per person. Groups may also enhance their visit with the option to enjoy lunch or a traditional cream tea.
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
Getting here
Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH
We advise you not to rely on Sat Nav as it can take you to the wrong part of the estate.
Located 4.5 miles south west of Faversham, off A251.
Forthcoming events
Remember, special events are excluded from free entry for members
Mindful Stitching Textile Workshop
Belmont House
Meet the Head Gardener Tour
Belmont House
Paintalong: Symphony of Feathers
Belmont House
Linocut Printing Workshop
Belmont House
Lavender Distillation Workshop
Belmont House
Lavender Owl Workshop
Belmont House
Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing
Belmont House
Falconry on the Lawn
Belmont House
Open Air Theatre: The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Belmont House
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