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43 The Ridings

Featured on Gardeners' World June 2021. Winner of Kent Life amateur gardener of the year 2018. Delightful small garden brimming with interesting plants both in the front and behind the house. Many different areas. Dry gravel garden in front, raised beds with alpines and bulbs and borders with many unusual perennials and shrubs.

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43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings
43 The Ridings

About 43 The Ridings

Delightful small garden brimming with interesting plants both in the front and behind the house. There are many areas to inspire the visitor, gravel dry garden, dry shade garden, cottage style borders, Mediterranean slate beds, alpine beds and troughs, unusual shrubs and trees with a small lawn.
This is a plant persons garden where a lot of care has been given to colour, foliage and successional planting to maintain interest throughout the year

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The garden ornaments are a source of interest for visitors. The water feature will be of interest for those with a tiny garden as planted with carnivorous plants. Many alpine troughs and raised beds as well as dry shade and mixed borders all in a small space.

43 The Ridings features

  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Town Garden
  • Tulips
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

43 The Ridings,
Whitstable,
Kent,
CT5 3QE

Directions to 43 The Ridings
From M2 heading E cont onto A299. In 3m take A2990. From r'about on A2990 at Chestfield, turn onto Chestfield Rd, 5th turning on L onto Polo Way which leads into The Ridings.

43 The Ridings openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments inc tea/coffee and biscuits/cakes.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 May to 11 August for groups of between 8 and 15.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  43 The Ridings. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  43 The Ridings. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 43 The Ridings does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 43 The Ridings seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.