Water Lane Walled Garden
Hawkhurst, West Kent
Photo of Hawkhurst: Patrick Roper, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Hawkhurst: Patrick Roper, CC BY-SA 2.0
Water Lane is an Edwardian walled garden of nearly two acres near Hawkhurst, with its original glasshouses, a cutting garden of more than 70 beds and a border designed with Jo Thompson. It is now a working flower farm that opens to visitors for special occasions, most notably a Christmas market with dozens of independent makers and food stalls.
Highlights
- Restored Edwardian walled garden with original glasshouses and a Melon House
- Cut flower beds and espaliered fruit trees
- Annual Christmas market with more than 50 stalls, fire pits and hot food
- Flower and garden workshops and seasonal lunches during the year
Good to know
- There is no regular opening; check the journal page or sign up to the newsletter for dates
- The garden has no phone line and asks for enquiries by email
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the Christmas market
- There is no restaurant at the 2026 market, but there are hot food stalls
Getting there
Water Lane Walled Garden, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 5DHParking: Parking is limited on market weekend mornings, so the garden suggests arriving later in the day.
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