Godinton House & Gardens
Ancient house of Dutch gables set in an early twentieth-century Blomfield garden, with surviving seventeenth century built features.
Godinton Park, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BP
Facilities
- Easily accessible without car
- Parkland / open spaces
- Picnic area
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Godinton is a comfortable, much-loved home; each room has a different feel, a contrast on a theme, not designed by architect or curator but for the taste and enjoyment of those who lived here over the centuries and now for visitors.
Tours of the house are led by expert guides unravelling the 600 years of history and revealing an excellent country house collection of furniture, art, porcelain and curios.
Enjoy delicious homemade cakes and refreshments in the old Billiard Room.
The famous yew hedge surrounds the formal gardens with the wild, Italian and walled gardens beyond, full of colour and interest through the seasons.
Events, courses and workshops are run throughout the year to be enjoyed by all. Godinton is an excellent teaching resource tailored to suit individual needs.
A working estate with lovely walks, close to the picturesque village of Great Chart.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
2023
Gardens: Open Tuesday to Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from 1 March to 31 October, 1pm–6pm (last booked entry 5pm).
House: Friday and Saturday from Friday 7 April to Saturday 30 September.
Tours at 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm.
Tearoom (for House & Garden/Garden visitors only): The main tearoom in the house is open Friday and Saturday (plus on Sundays for special events only) from 1pm to 5pm. There are takeaway refreshments available from our Ticket Office.
Note for Historic Houses members: We request that if members are not able to attend they contact 01233 643854 to release their tickets. Capacity is limited due to the current restrictions.
Historic Houses members visit free on normal open days. Book online and select a free Historic Houses member ticket. Enter the number of visitors, date and time of the visit, and the Historic Houses membership number(s). Cards must be presented on arrival.
House prices
Adults £15, Children (under 16) Free, except on some event days.
Garden prices
Adults £8, Children (under 16) Free, except on some event days.
Book an exclusive group visit to the house Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm. All tours of the house are guided by our very enthusiastic and informative guides, a tour takes approximately one hour. Maximum group size is 53, minimum size 12.
Godinton welcomes visits from primary and secondary schools.
Further information is available on request.
Please contact us
01233 643854
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Godinton Park, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BP
Situated on the outskirts of Ashford, 2 minutes from A20. Good access from M20 (J9), high speed rail London to Ashford 40 mins
Take the train to Ashford International station, taxi rank outside. Bus, Ashford to Maidstone 10X service and then approx. 20 minute walk along country lane.
Forthcoming events
Delphinium Festival
Godinton House & Gardens
Music Evening with the Metro Vipers
Godinton House & Gardens
National Garden Scheme Open Day
Godinton House & Gardens
Music Evening with LouLou Swing
Godinton House & Gardens
Open Air Theatre – The Pantaloons
Godinton House & Gardens
Open Air Theatre – The Pantaloons
Godinton House & Gardens
Sculpture in the Gardens
Godinton House & Gardens
Open Air Theatre – The Rude Mechanicals
Godinton House & Gardens
National Garden Scheme Open Day
Godinton House & Gardens
Harvest Time
Godinton House & Gardens
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