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Penshurst Place & Gardens

11 acres of garden dating back to C14. The garden is divided into a series of rooms by over a mile of yew hedge. Profusion of spring bulbs, formal rose garden and famous peony border. Woodland trail and arboretum. Year-round interest. Toy museum.

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Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place & Gardens

About Penshurst Place & Gardens

The garden at Penshurst Place is one of the most beautiful gardens in England and probably one of the oldest, with records dating from 1346. The existing garden was laid out by Sir Henry Sidney in 1580 and has remained true to his design. The romantic medieval house with its mellow sandstone walls, mullioned windows and ancient doorways is surrounded by the 11 acre walled Tudor garden, which is divided into a series of garden ‘rooms’ by over one mile of yew hedging. Each garden has its own season and colour, with a mass of spring bulbs, colourful herbaceous borders and hundreds of varieties of roses around the Italian Garden, in the Union Flag Garden and in the stunning Rose Garden. Penshurst is also famous for its striking display in early June of its 100 metre-long Peony Border. The history of this fascinating garden is portrayed in an exhibition ‘Seven Centuries of Gardening at Penshurst Place’ situated in the garden Tower. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst, Nr Tonbridge, Kent. TN11 8DG, UK Tel: (01892) 870307 www.penshurstplace.com.

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Location details

Penshurst Place & Gardens,
Penshurst,
Kent,
TN11 8DG

Directions to Penshurst Place & Gardens
SW of Tonbridge on B2176, signed from A26 N of Tunbridge Wells.

Penshurst Place & Gardens openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Some paths not paved and uneven in places; own assistance will be required. 2 wheelchairs available for hire.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Penshurst Place & Gardens. 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 Penshurst Place & Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Penshurst Place & Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Penshurst Place & Gardens 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.