PLAN YOUR VISIT!

Plan Your Day

Plan Your Visit

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Gardens Open

Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday

12:30pm–5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm). From Tuesday 18th March to Sunday 19th October 2025.

House: Friday-Saturday

Entry to the house is by guided tour only. From Friday 11th April to Saturday 27th September 2025.

Tearoom: Friday-Saturday

1pm - 5pm (last entry 4:45pm). From Friday 4th April to Saturday 27th September 2025.

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Getting to Godinton House:

By car: Drive to Junction 9 off the M20 and follow signs for Lenham/Maidstone, A20.

Look for a signpost for Godinton House about a quarter mile after the second roundabout, on your left (opposite the Hare & Hounds pub).

By taxi: A 10-minute ride from Ashford International Railway Station.

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Gardens Open

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Tuesday, 18 March 2025 - Sunday, 19 October 2025

Our 12 acres of formal gardens are open from Tuesday 18th March 2025 - Sunday 19th October 2025.

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House Open

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Friday, 11 April 2025 - Saturday, 27 September 2025

The house will be open for guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday 11th April 2025 - Saturday 27th September 2025.

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Delphinium Festival

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Saturday, 7 June 2025 - Sunday, 22 June 2025

Come to visit the Godinton Gardens and see the Delphiniums in the Walled Garden in bloom.

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Jazz in the Garden: Metro Vipers

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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Our popular jazz music evening in aid of the local branch of the Samaritans.

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Open Air Theatre: A Midsummer Nights Dream

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Saturday, 5 July 2025

The Pantaloons are back for our outdoor theatre performances in the Walled Garden. Bring a picnic and a seat and join us for a fun-packed evening!

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Sculpture in the Gardens

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Saturday, 12 July 2025 - Sunday, 3 August 2025

Join us for our annual exhibition of contemporary artwork throughout the gardens. Artwork is available to purchase and entry to the exhibition is included with the purchase of a garden ticket.

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Open Air Theatre: Sense and Sensibility

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Saturday, 12 July 2025

The Pantaloons are back for our outdoor theatre performances in the Walled Garden. Bring a picnic and a seat and join us for a fun-packed evening!

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National Garden Scheme Open Day - September

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Friday, 19 September 2025

September. Money raised from admissions is donated to The National Garden Scheme, which in turn supports nursing and health charities nationwide.

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Autumn Fair

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Saturday, 18 October 2025

Celebrating a selection of the best local food, drink and artisan craftspeople in Kent, sourced locally.

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