Lullingstone Castle & the World Garden
Eynsford, West Kent
Image: Lullingstone Castle & The World GardenImage: Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden
Lullingstone Castle is one of England's oldest family estates, home to the same family since the 15th century, with the World Garden of plants from around the globe in its grounds. Explore themed beds and glasshouses, picnic on the lawns and, on bank holidays and event days, step inside the manor house. It suits garden lovers and families and fills two to three hours.
Highlights
- The World Garden, laid out with plants from around the world
- A hot and spiky house of cacti and succulents
- A historic gatehouse and manor house
- A programme of family, plant and history events
- Picnics welcome in the grounds
Good to know
- Assistance dogs only
- No pre-booking is needed, including for events
- Barbecues are not permitted, but you can bring blankets and folding chairs
- Historic Houses members go free and carers of paying disabled visitors are free
Getting there
Lullingstone Castle & the World Garden, Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JA
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