PLAN YOUR VISIT!
Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday
12:30pm–5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm). From Tuesday 17th March to Sunday 18th October 2026.
House: Friday-Saturday
Entry to the house is by guided tour only. From Friday 3rd April to Saturday 26th September 2026.
Tearoom: Friday-Saturday
1pm - 5pm (last entry 4:45pm). From Friday 3rd April to Saturday 26th September 2026.
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.
Our 12 acres of formal gardens are open from Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026.
The house will be open for guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday 3rd April 2026 - Saturday 26th September 2026.
Come to visit the Godinton Gardens and see the Delphiniums in the Walled Garden in bloom.
Join us for an evening of New Orleans style jazz, direct from Whitstable! Held in aid of the Ashford and Tenterden Samaritans.
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!
Free postcode event for residents of the TN23/ TN24 postcodes. Claim your free tickets now and bring along a picnic to enjoy an afternoon in the gardens!
Join Godinton Bear on his summer adventures. Find out about the family trail and workshops running throughout the holidays.
Turn old egg boxes into wonderful woodland creature portraits to take home and display proudly!
Come along, get creative, and make memories while crafting a classic game with a unique wooden twist which you can play again and again!
Explore the beauty of the outdoors whilst crafting your own personalised journey stick to remind you of your adventures!
Explore the art of weaving to create a unique wall hanging filled with colour and texture.
Venture into the fantastic underworld habitat of one of Godinton’s ponds and discover the incredible aquatic creatures that call them home.
Money raised from admissions is donated to The National Garden Scheme, which in turn supports nursing and health charities nationwide.
Celebrating a selection of the best local food, drink and artisan craftspeople in Kent, sourced locally.