Doddington Place Gardens
Doddington, near Sittingbourne, North Kent
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Doddington Place Gardens covers ten acres of landscaped gardens in the grounds of a Victorian mansion near Faversham and Sittingbourne, recognised by English Heritage as historically important. The gardens have opened for the National Garden Scheme for more than 50 years and suit a gentle afternoon finished off at the tea room.
Highlights
- Ten acres of landscaped gardens
- Victorian mansion setting
- Long-standing National Garden Scheme garden
- Tea room
Good to know
- Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome; use the outdoor seating at the tea room
- Not open on Saturdays
- Closed between October and Easter
Getting there
Doddington Place Gardens, Doddington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0BBParking: Free car parking.
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