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Dean House

Country garden, formerly a farmyard, with mature trees, shady areas, wildlife pond, log cabin, container garden areas, sun-drenched gravel and herbaceous borders designed for pollinators. Extensive views across Romney Marsh. Visitors can also explore 5 acres of land to which the garden leads to see a re-wilding project in its early years. Large collection of cannas, cacti, succulents and aeoniums.

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Dean House
Dean House
Dean House
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Dean House
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Dean House
Dean House

About Dean House

This garden, a former farmyard, with mature trees, shady areas, container garden areas, herbaceous borders and a large collection of cannas, cacti, succulents and aeoniums, extends into a field of approximately 5 acres of former farmland. In May 2021, a breeding colony of Great Crested Newts was discovered in the small garden pond. To encourage further biodiversity, and with the help of The Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership, 2 large natural ponds have been excavated funded by Natural England and a MOREwoods grant has been obtained from the Woodland Trust to plant native trees and shrubs. This builds on existing dense hedgerow on the site which attracts nesting birds.
Since 2023 nest boxes have been maintained on the site by members of the East Kent Wildlife Group in the hope of attracting breeding pairs of the red-listed Tree Sparrow. In 2025, 40 Tree Sparrows successfully fledged thanks to the boxes together with 20 Blue Tits and 5 Great Tits. The site provides good habitat for several red-listed birds including Skylarks, Hedge Sparrows, Starlings, Greenfinches and Yellowhammer.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust has also been of considerable assistance in helping to create wildflower areas thereby providing further food sources for bees and other pollinators. This, together with the garden planting, attracts a number of different bumblebee species including 2 of the rarer species – the Ruderal bumblebee and the Brown-Banded Carder. In 2024 and 2025, the UK’s rarest bumblebee, the Shrill Carder, was recorded on the site.

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Location details

Dean House,
Newchurch,
Romney Marsh,
Kent,
TN29 0DL

Directions to Dean House
Bilsington Xrds SE towards New Romney. 2.9m to S bend. Garden R after bend. New Romney leave A259 NE on St Marys Rd 3.7m. Garden on L. What3words app: finest.cuts.processes.

Dean House openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 16 August.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair must be operable on flat gravel and grass areas. Some paths will not be accessible.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Dean House. 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 Dean House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Dean House 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.