PLAN YOUR VISIT!
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.
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 18th March 2025 - Sunday 19th October 2025.
The house will be open for guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday 11th April 2025 - Saturday 27th September 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!
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.
Make mini matchbox nature homes and create their teeny tiny inhabitants at this drop-in workshop.
Explore the wonderful wildlife of Godinton and the life of the brilliant bee. Hand-roll and decorate a natural beeswax candle and embellish an up-cycled jar lantern for it.
September. 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.