Doddington Place Gardens
Landscaped gardens around a Victorian mansion on an 850-acre Edwardian estate.
Doddington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0BB
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Doddington Place is surrounded by wooded countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs.
The lovely landscaped gardens, recognised of being of historical importance by Historic England, are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres.
There is a notable woodland garden – spectacular in May and June – which includes many different varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas; also a large Edwardian rock garden with pools; a formal sunk garden with herbaceous borders, and a flint and brick folly.
Extensive lawns and avenues are framed by impressive clipped yew hedges and many fine trees. Visitors can also see the new wobbly tower.
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Doddington Place Gardens is a historic garden located near Faversham, Kent, UK. The gardens are recognized for their historical importance and feature a variety of attractions including a woodland garden, a sunken garden, a rock garden, and a folly walk.
General Opening Times
The gardens are open to the public from Easter Day until the end of September on the following days:
- Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The gardens are not open on Saturdays. Group visits for 15 or more people can be arranged on other days by prior appointment.
Special Events
The gardens will host the National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Festival on 15th February 2026, showcasing snowdrops, hellebores, daphnes, and other early spring flowers.
Admission Prices
- Adults: £14
- Children (4-16): £4.00
- Wheelchair users: £5.50 (carer free)
- Season Ticket: £50 (for a couple: £75)
- Family Ticket: £75 (2 adults and 2 children)
- Group discounts: £12 per person for groups of 12 or more
Members of Historic Houses and RHS (on Fridays only) are granted free entry upon presenting their membership cards.
Additional Information
- Dogs are welcome on short leads and are allowed in the tearoom's outdoor seating area.
- Picnics are not allowed in the gardens but are permitted in the park.
- Free car parking is available, and coaches are welcome by prior appointment.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
To book go to Visitor Information > book tickets. Scroll down under Book Now and select Historic House ticket at the end of the list.
Adults £14
Children £4 (aged 4-16)
Children under 4 are free
Carers are free
Season Ticket £45
Season Ticket for a couple £65
Family Season ticket: 2 Adults, 2 Children £75
Group Admission £10
Group visits are most welcome any day of the week, but please book in advance. To explore the gardens fully takes approximately an hour.
Parties of 12 and over £6.00 per person. Guided tours available from £75 per group. Find out more.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Doddington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0BB
Near Sittingbourne, ME9 0BB
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