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Nettlestead Place

C13 manor house in 10 acre plantsman’s garden. Large formal rose garden. Large herbaceous garden of island beds with rose and clematis walkway leading to a recently planted garden of succulents. Fine collection of trees and shrubs; sunken pond garden, maze of thuja, terraces, bamboos, camellias, glen garden, acer and daffodil lawns. Young pinetum adjacent to garden. Sculptures featured throughout.

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Nettlestead Place
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Nettlestead Place
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Nettlestead Place
Nettlestead Place
Nettlestead Place

About Nettlestead Place

C13 manor house in 10 acre plantsman’s garden. Large formal rose garden. Large herbaceous garden of island beds with rose and clematis walkway leading to a recently planted garden of succulents. Fine collection of trees and shrubs; sunken pond garden, maze of thuja, terraces, bamboos, camellias, glen garden, acer and daffodil lawns. Young pinetum adjacent to garden. Sculptures featured throughout.

Location details

Nettlestead Place,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME18 5HA

Directions to Nettlestead Place
S off A26 onto B2015 then 1m on L, Nettlestead Court Farm after Nettlestead Church.

Nettlestead 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. Refreshments in aid of St Mary's Church, Nettlestead.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

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. Refreshments in aid of St Mary's Church, Nettlestead.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • Gravel and grass paths. Most of garden accessible (but not sunken pond garden). Large steep bank and lower area accessible with some difficulty.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Nettlestead Place. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Nettlestead Place. 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.

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

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