Tenterden in Kent Town Guide

Gardens

Gardens in Tenterden

Each month we take a look at the best things to do in and around Tenterden and here are the latest, most popular things to do according to our visitors in June, 2025.

Below are listings for gardens in Tenterden and the surrounding area ...

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Hole Park

Rolvenden 3.4 miles from Tenterden
01580 241 344
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15 acres of private gardens. Formal garden open spaces are enclosed by yew hedges; offset by specimen trees, topiary, statuary and stunning wisteria. Spectacular bluebell wood. In the extensive woodland valley, bulbs and ornamental trees lead through magnificent azaleas and rhododendrons.

Great Dixter

Northiam 6.6 miles from Tenterden
01797 252 878
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Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer the late Christopher Lloyd was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber-framed halls in the country. Of particular note is the antique furniture and needlework collection. Sir Edwin Lutyens was employed to restore the house and gardens in 1910. The gardens are now … more

Smallhythe Place

Small Hythe 2.3 miles from Tenterden
01580 762 334
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The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery and the working Barn Theatre. A theatrical themed programme of events … more

Kench Hill Centre

Leigh Green 1.5 miles from Tenterden
01580 762 073
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Kench Hill Centre is a multifaceted venue known for its dedication to outdoor education and nature exploration. Located in a serene setting, it offers a variety of services including group accommodation, residential stays, and day visits, making it an ideal choice for schools and educational groups. The centre is also equipped to host wedding receptions … more

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst 5.7 miles from Tenterden
01580 710 700
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This internationally renowned garden was developed by Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson around the surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion. It comprises small enclosed compartments, with colour throughout the season; resulting in an intimate and romantic atmosphere (the garden is more peaceful after 4). Events programme includes special summer garden evenings, walks and talks, … more