Farningham Mill

C18 walled garden restored over the last 10 yrs. Gravel paths bordered by herbaceous beds of flowering shrubs and cottage garden flowers; roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums and lavender. Sit for a while among herb borders and planters or stroll further into the original orchard, a 2 acre oasis of calm bordered by the Darent, a precious chalk stream, where children can enjoy a nature-trail.

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Farningham Mill

About Farningham Mill

Located in the Darenth Valley Farningham Mill was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1070. Sitting on an island between river and mill stream the walled garden is watched over by a nymph statue. Beyond is the old orchard extending 300 metres to the weir where the river and mill stream meet. The grounds are visited by a vast array of wildlife including roe deer, badgers and foxes. Patrolled by passing kingfishers, often joining the little egret and secretive moorhens exploring the river.

Farningham Mill features

Location details

Farningham Mill,
High Street,
Dartford,
Kent,
DA4 0DG

Directions to Farningham Mill
J3 M25 follow A20 to Farningham. 2nd r'about 3rd exit. At T-Junc L into High St, Farningham Mill is 2nd gate on R before the bridge and opp The Lion Hotel. What3words app: brands.stuck.traps.

Farningham Mill openings

19 Jun 2026 Pre-booking available

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 Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 10:00-17:00

Book

20 Jun 2026 Pre-booking available

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 Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 10:00-17:00

Book

Accessibility

All areas are accessible by wheelchair but there are gravel pathways and grassed areas.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Farningham Mill?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Farningham Mill?

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

Is Farningham Mill a dog friendly garden?

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

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Farningham Mill?

Sorry, Farningham Mill does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Farningham Mill is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.

Farningham Mill

Owner Info

About Farningham Mill

Farningham Mill features

Location details

Farningham Mill openings

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: £0.00

Opening times 10:00-17:00

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: £0.00

Opening times 10:00-17:00

Accessibility

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Admission Adult: £5.00
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Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00