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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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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Summer Holiday Art Workshop: Mini Matchbox Nature Homes

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Thursday, 24 July 2025

Make mini matchbox nature homes and create their teeny tiny inhabitants at this drop-in workshop.

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Summer Holiday Art Workshop: Bee Creative

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Tuesday, 29 July 2025

NOW FULLY BOOKED

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Summer Photo Competition

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Friday, 1 August 2025 - Sunday, 31 August 2025

Share your summer photos from your visit to Godinton House and Gardens to be in with a chance of winning either a garden season ticket or a cream tea/cake of choice in the tearoom.

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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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