Day Trips 2024
Booking for trips will be at the evening talks or at The Store about four weeks before each trip. Payment by credit card only please. Cost will be announced nearer the time.
Thursday 20th June
Doddington Place Gardens Sittingbourne, Kent Beautiful hidden gem with stunning views and magnificent trees. Sunken formal garden with herbaceous borders, folly, rockery, impressive yew hedges and woodland. Coffee on arrival included. On to Godinton House and Gardens Ashford, Kent Jacobean House with 600 years of history with an excellent collection of furniture, porcelain, art etc. The house today reflects the taste of the last owner designed to be more comfortable and informal. Tranquil gardens with lovely delphinium display, stunning ponds, lakes, topiary hedge, walled kitchen garden and more. Cream Tea included. Bookings commence on 22nd May at the talk and continue at The Store when open. |
Thursday 15th August
NT Chartwell House Westerham, Kent Chartwell was Churchill’s family home. All the rooms look lived in and can be viewed by timed tickets at your own leisure. 20 acres of garden including the rose and water garden, golden orfe pond, kitchen and walled garden, golden rose avenue etc. Cafe and Shop. On to Great Comp Garden St Mary’s Platt, Kent This beautiful garden is home to an extensive range of exotic plants, lots of colourful perennials including salvias, a speciality of the curator. Sweeping lawns and winding woodland paths, romantic ruins. Award winning Dyson’s Nursery. Old Dairy Tea Room. Bookings commence Sunday, 7th July at The Store and continue on 24th July at the talk |