Falconhurst Gardens
Markbeech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5NR
Capacity
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100+
Licences
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No licence
Venue Types
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Barn / stables
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Marquee space
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Outdoor / garden
Facilities
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Accessible parking
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Guest parking
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.
Flexible spaces to host idyllic country weddings either in our rustic barn or in the garden with fabulous views to Ashdown Forest. Most couples choose to marry at Holy Trinity Church in Markbeech village and process back to the garden along The Church Walk. Drinks in The Walled Garden followed by a celebratory party in either The Barn for smaller numbers or a marquee of choice in the garden. Friendly and welcoming hosts.
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Falconhurst Estate, located in the High Weald of Kent, offers a variety of attractions, events, and workshops throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events:
General Opening Times
The Farm Shop is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. It is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays, except for specific events. The Gardens are open from 28th March to 31st October 2026 during Farm Shop hours, but are closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays, and occasionally on Saturdays for weddings.
Gardens
Entry to the gardens costs £8.50 per adult, with season tickets available for £25 (single) or £40 (family). Visitors can enjoy short and long woodland walks, with maps provided at the Farm Shop.
Events
- Easter Egg Hunt: 28th March - 18th April. Tickets are £8.50 for adults, children go free.
- Italy on Wheels: 3rd & 4th April, 12pm - 8pm. Free to attend.
- Create your paper mâché Easter egg: 4th April, 10am - 1pm. Tickets required.
- Animal Encounters Workshop: 13th April, 10am - 11am and 11:30am - 12:30pm. Tickets required.
- Kiek in de Kook: 1st & 2nd May, 12pm - 8pm. Free to attend.
- Avi Shashidhara Supper Club: 24th & 25th April. Tickets required.
- Freddie Southwell Supper Club: 8th & 9th May. Tickets required.
- Beekeeping Workshop: 16th May, 27th June, and 25th July, 10am - 3:30pm. Tickets required.
- National Garden Scheme Open Day: 25th May, 11am - 4pm. Tickets required.
- Painting in the Garden: 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September. Tickets required.
- Ditch Brisket: 3rd & 4th July, 12pm - 8pm. Free to attend.
- Opera: The Marriage of Figaro: 10th July 2026. Tickets required.
- Origami Boat Workshop: 11th July, 10am - 1pm. Tickets required.
- Paper mâché Workshop: 15th August, 10am - 1pm. Tickets required.
Additional Information
The Farm Shop offers a wide range of local produce, including fresh bread, vegetables, cheese, and more. Visitors can also enjoy street food events and brunch clubs throughout the year.
Tickets to Falconhurst Gardens are available from Falconhurst Farm Shop during shop opening hours. Please pull into the Shop to sign in and collect your map before following signs to House Parking. During busy periods we may ask you to leave your car at the House.
£8.50 or free to Historic Houses members on presentation of Membership card. There is no need to book on line.
Pre-arranged groups to Falconhurst Gardens are welcomed. Please enquire via the house website. The owner will happily give a short talk on the history of the house and gardens. Refreshments can be arranged either at the house for larger groups, or the Farm Shop.
Educational visits welcomed to show the benefits of organic market gardening together with organic dairy farm. Pre-booking required via website.
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.
Daisy & Christopher Little-Savage, May 2022
We just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for hosting our wedding last weekend. Falconhurst looked absolutely stunning and the gardens are just beautiful - our photographer kept finding gorgeous corners to take pictures. Thank you for all your support in the years preceeding and for being so flexible when we rescheduled. We were so glad we picked Falconhurst all those years ago!