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Sweetbriar

Exotic jungle garden of Steve Edney and Louise Dowle, RHS gold medal winners. Average sized back garden transformed into an exotic jungle paradise full of fabulous foliage. A real plantsman's collection of exotics to transport you into a lawn free oasis. 4 national collections plectranthus, persicaria, pseudopanax and dahlias. Wildlife friendly, with 3 small ponds and 2 greenhouses.

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About Sweetbriar

Exotic jungle garden of Steve Edney and Louise Dowle, RHS gold medal winners. Average sized back garden transformed into an exotic jungle paradise full of fabulous foliage. A real plantsman's collection of exotics to transport you into a lawn free oasis. 4 national collections plectranthus, persicaria, pseudopanax and dahlias. Wildlife friendly, with 3 small ponds and 2 greenhouses.

Sweetbriar features

  • Groups Welcome
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Sweetbriar,
nr Sandwich,
Kent,
CT3 2AX

Directions to Sweetbriar
Turn off A257 into Chequer Ln (second turning into Ash from either Sandwich or Canterbury direction) 100 metres from junc on the L.

Sweetbriar 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.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Sweetbriar, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Sweetbriar does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Sweetbriar 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.