1½ acre gardens around C18 orangery, now a house (not open). Magnificent extensive herbaceous border and impressive ancient wisteria. Large walled garden with a wide variety of shrubs, mixed borders and unusual specimen trees. Water features and intriguing collection of modern sculptures in natural surroundings. Splendid views from the terrace over ha-ha to the lovely Chartham Downs.
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1½ acre gardens around C18 orangery, now a house (not open). Magnificent extensive herbaceous border and impressive ancient wisteria. Large walled garden with a wide variety of shrubs, mixed borders and unusual specimen trees. Water features and intriguing collection of modern sculptures in natural surroundings. Splendid views from the terrace over ha-ha to the lovely Chartham Downs.
The Orangery,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT4 7DB
Directions to The Orangery
Turn off A28 through Shalmsford St. In 1½m at Xrds turn R downhill. Continue, ignoring roads on L & R. Ignore drive on L (Mystole House only). At sharp R bend in 600yds turn L into private drive.
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.
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.
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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 March to September for groups of between 8 and 50.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
Read morePayment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Yes, coaches are accepted at The Orangery. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Orangery. 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.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Orangery, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at The Orangery are accessible to wheelchair users.
The Orangery is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
