Stately Homes & Gardens

Doddington Place Gardens


Doddington Place is surrounded by wooded countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lovely landscaped gardens are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres. There is a notable woodland garden - spectacular in May and June - which includes many different varieties of rhododendron and azalea; also a large and exciting Edwardian rock garden, newly restored; a formal sunk garden. Extensive lawns and avenues are framed by impressive clipped yew hedges and many fine trees.

Opening arrangements: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to the end of September 2pm-5pm

Admission: £4.00

Doddington Place, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 0BB
Telephone: (01795) 886101
Email: enquiries@doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk
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