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Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt has been home to Bishops of Rochester since 1920 with the walled garden providing a secluded oasis. The garden has been continuously developed for over a decade with lawns, mature trees, hedging, rose garden, gravel garden, mixed herbaceous borders, meadow, glasshouse, vegetable garden and secret garden with a raised ‘lookout' offering views of the castle and the river.

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About Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt has been the home of Bishops of Rochester since 1920, with the walled garden providing a secluded oasis in the heart of the town. The garden has been continuously developed for over a decade with many areas to enjoy, including large lawns, mature trees, rose garden, gravel garden, shade borders, meadow, glasshouse, a potager style vegetable garden and more. From a raised lookout at the far end of the garden there are views of the castle and the River Medway with stairs that drop down into the Secret Garden, large mixed borders hidden behind formal yew hedging. All areas of the garden are bursting with a vast array of perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, trees and shrubs for an interesting displays throughout the year.

Bishopscourt features

  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Daffodils
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Town Garden
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Bishopscourt,
Rochester,
Kent,
ME1 1TS

Directions to Bishopscourt
On St Margaret's St at junc with Vines Ln.

Bishopscourt openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-14:00

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bishopscourt at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Bishopscourt. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Bishopscourt, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Bishopscourt are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Bishopscourt 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.