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Boughton Monchelsea Place

150 acre estate mainly park and woodland, spectacular views over own deer park and the Weald. Grade I manor house (not open). Courtyard herb garden, intimate walled gardens, box hedges, herbaceous borders, orchard. Planting is romantic rather than manicured. Terrace with panoramic views, bluebell woods, wisteria tunnel, David Austin roses, traditional greenhouse and kitchen garden.

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Boughton Monchelsea Place
Boughton Monchelsea Place
Boughton Monchelsea Place
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Boughton Monchelsea Place

About Boughton Monchelsea Place

The walled gardens at Boughton Monchelsea Place have been almost totally replanted over the last ten years, following wholesale clearance to eradicate ground elder. In April the access drive is lined with bluebell woods, while the garden colour palette is composed mainly of soft blues, purples, pinks and white, and the July garden palette features the stronger reds, oranges and yellows of the hot borders, the whole area retaining a romantic cottage garden feel. From the Yorkstone terrace fronting the South wing of the house there are spectacular far-reaching views over the unspoilt Weald of Kent. There are box hedges, herbaceous borders, a traditional greenhouse, kitchen garden, wisteria tunnel, orchard and pretty courtyard garden. Regrettably, steep steps and narrow paths render the garden unsuitable for disabled visitors. No dogs.

Visit St. Peter's Church next door to see the huge stained glass Millennium Window designed by renowned local artist Graham Clark and the tranquil rose garden overlooking the deer park of Boughton Place.

Website:

https://www.boughtonplace.co.uk

Boughton Monchelsea Place features

  • Bluebells
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tulips

Location details

Boughton Monchelsea Place,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME17 4BU

Directions to Boughton Monchelsea Place
From Maidstone follow A229 S for 3½m to T-lights at Linton Xrds, turn L onto B2163, house 1m on R; or take J8 off M20 & follow Leeds Castle signs to B2163, house 5½m on L.

Boughton Monchelsea Place 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. Cash payment only. Refreshments in aid of St Peter's Church.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £1.00
Opening times 14:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Regrettably, steep steps and narrow paths render the garden very difficult for disabled visitors and unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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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  Boughton Monchelsea Place. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

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

Sorry, Boughton Monchelsea Place does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Boughton Monchelsea Place is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.