Snakesbury

Snakesbury has a wide range of interest from formal borders to new woodland. In a plot of five acres, garden areas include a white garden, a shrub garden, long borders, a small orchard, a walled kitchen garden, ponds and a field which is gradually being planted up as woodland. Wild in areas and with a huge range of plants inc some rarely-seen ornamental trees and shrubs.

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Owner Info

Mr Gareth Bedford

About Snakesbury

We have developed the garden and field over the past decade from mainly lawns into a varied and interesting wildlife friendly space that appeals to plant lovers.
We leave areas wild to encourage skylarks, owls, grass snakes, stoats, slow worms, lizards, many butterflies, and countless small birds. The newly-planted woodland includes birch, oak, pine, cherry, alder, willow, acer, hazel, liquidamber, cedar, larch, cornus, aspen, redwood, plane, and some rare trees, mostly grown from seed onsite. There are paths mown through the long grass to encourage exploration, and a native mix hedgerow around the outer perimeter of the field.
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Snakesbury features

Location details

Snakesbury,
Iwade Road,
Sittingbourne,
Kent,
ME9 7JY

Directions to Snakesbury
From the A2 in Newington, drive down Church Ln. At the bottom of Church Ln turn R into Iwade Rd. Look for the yellow signs. What3words app: headlines.fortnight.monkeys.

Snakesbury openings

23 May 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: £7.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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24 May 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: £7.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

Book

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is highly dependent on the weather due to grass paths.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Snakesbury?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Snakesbury?

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

Is Snakesbury a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Snakesbury. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Snakesbury?

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

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Snakesbury 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.

Snakesbury

Owner Info

About Snakesbury

Snakesbury features

Location details

Snakesbury openings

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £7.00 Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £7.00 Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

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