Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden
Lullingstone Castle is one of England’s oldest family estates, dating back to the time of Domesday. The World Garden combines plant heritage with cutting-edge horticulture.
Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible parking
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Set within 120 acres of beautiful Kent Countryside, Lullingstone Castle is one of England’s oldest family estates, dating back to the time of Domesday. The present Manor House and Gatehouse dating from 1497 have been home to the Hart Dyke family ever since. 2025 is a special year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of The World Garden, created by Tom Hart Dyke in 2005 in the grounds of Lullingstone.
Historic House Members will be welcomed free of charge throughout our Open Season including events during normal opening hours.
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.
Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden is a historic estate in England, featuring a unique World Garden and a Manor House. Below are the detailed opening times and admission information for the attractions and events in 2026:
General Opening Times
- The World Garden re-opens on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. It is open Thursday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays from 11am to 5pm.
- The Manor House is open only during event days and Bank Holidays from 11am to 5pm. No guided tours are available.
Admission Prices
- Standard Garden Admission:
- Adult: £10.00
- Child (5-16 years): £5.00
- Senior Citizen (65+): £8.50
- Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £25.00
- Event Admission: Prices vary by event (see event details below).
- Special Offers:
- English Heritage members: 2 for 1 entry (not valid on event days or Bank Holidays).
- Gardeners' World card holders: 2 adults for the price of 1 (not valid on event days or Bank Holidays).
- Historic Houses members: Free entry, including events within normal opening hours (Thursday to Sunday & Bank Holidays).
Events in 2026
- April:
- Easter Egg Quiz (2nd-6th April, 11am-5pm): Admission £12.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- May:
- World Garden Tour with Tom Hart Dyke (1st-4th May, 1:30pm daily): Admission £12.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- Medieval Magic (24th-25th May, 11am-5pm): Admission £16 adult, children under 16 free.
- June:
- National Garden Scheme (21st June, 11am-5pm): Admission £12.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- July:
- English Civil War Society Weekend (4th-5th July, 11am-5pm): Admission £17 adult, children under 16 free.
- Citroen Car Rally (26th July, 12pm-5pm): Admission £12.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- August:
- PATINA Classic Car Show (2nd August, 11am-5pm): Admission £15 adult, children under 16 free.
- MG Car Club - MG Fest (15th August, 11am-5pm): Admission £12.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- Plant Hunters Weekend (29th-31st August, 11am-5pm): Admission £13.50 adult, children under 16 free.
- September:
- Mexican Celebration Weekend (5th-6th September, 11am-5pm): Admission £15 adult, children under 16 free.
- Eynsford Concert Band Summer Concert (13th September, 3pm): Admission £14 adult, children under 16 free.
- October:
- Halloween Magic (31st October, 11am-6pm): Admission £13.50 adult, children under 16 free. Additional £5 donation for pumpkin carving.
Group and School Visits
- Guided tours of St Botolph's Church, the House, and The World Garden are available for pre-booked groups on Wednesdays from April to October. Prices: £13.50 per person (minimum 20 people), plus £75 for a Blue Badge guide and £30 for a World Garden guide.
- School visits to The World Garden are available on Thursdays and Fridays from April to October. Prices: £5.50 per child (3-16 years), adults £9 for groups under 30; no charge for accompanying adults in groups of 30 or more.
For further details, contact Lullingstone Castle directly.
The House and Garden also open for pre-booked guided groups (min 20 people) on Wednesdays by arrangement.
- Accessible parking
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA
By road
MAIN ENTRANCE – Via Lullingstone Lane – *ALL Parking for CARS only*
ALL CARS should go to the Tudor Gatehouse main entrance via Lullingstone Lane through the village of Eynsford. Follow the brown signs to Eagle Heights and Lullingstone Roman Villa (an English Heritage property) along Lullingstone Lane.
Cars and pedestrians (but not coaches) should continue on past Lullingstone Roman Villa (leaving the modern building that now covers the Villa on the right hand side) for 600 metres along the narrow Private Road towards the Gatehouse entrance. Outside the Gatehouse there is free car parking for our visitors ONLY. NB All cars should use the postcode DA4 0JA
COACH ENTRANCE – Via A225 – *ENTRANCE IS ONLY OPEN for GROUP COACH VISITS ONLY*
The entrance to Lullingstone’s coach park is via the (A225) Shoreham Road, less than 10 minutes from the M25 (Junction 3 exit for Swanley – A20 not M20). NB All coaches should use the postcode DA4 0HX to direct them to the A225 entrance.
By train
The nearest train station is Eynsford, and trains take approximately 50 minutes from central London. When you exit the train station turn left, and then when you reach the main road, turn left again and pass under the railway bridge. Do NOT follow signs for Lullingstone Roman Villa or Eynsford.
On the right hand side of the road before you reach the Lullingstone gated entrance (CLOSED apart from group coach visits) take the turning onto the signed Green Public Footpath (opposite the recycling bank in the lay-by). Here you can walk via a rough track that brings you out at the Lullingstone Roman Villa. Turn left heading for Lullingstone’s Private Road leading up to the Gatehouse entrance. From Eynsford station to the Castle takes 10 – 15 minutes.
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