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Doddington Place is a Grade II listed historic house in Kent, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Doddington Place
Doddington Place stands within an 850-acre estate on the edge of Doddington village near Faversham, Kent.
Ten acres of gardens surround the Victorian mansion, set on the North Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
A large Edwardian rock garden with pools and a woodland garden thick with rhododendrons and azaleas are among the highlights, alongside a formal sunk garden and a flint and brick folly.
The gardens have opened annually for the National Gardens Scheme for more than fifty years.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Doddington Place
The mansion at the centre of the estate dates from the Victorian period, with much of the surrounding garden laid out in the Edwardian years that followed, including the rock garden and its pools. English Heritage has recognised the gardens for their historical importance. The estate itself extends to around 850 acres, of which the ornamental gardens form a ten-acre core.
Architecture of Doddington Place
The house is an imposing Victorian mansion, and the grounds include a flint and brick folly along with clipped yew hedges that frame the lawns and avenues.
Gardens & grounds at Doddington Place
The ten-acre gardens include a woodland garden at its best in May and June, an Edwardian rock garden never artificially watered, and a formal sunk garden with herbaceous borders.
Plan your visit to Doddington Place
Nearest station: Teynham Rail Station (3.6 miles)
Open Easter to end of September on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays; check official website for specific dates.
Admission
Free entry to Historic Houses members (show valid membership card)
Places to visit near Doddington Place
Faversham Stone Chapel
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View St Mary's Church, Luddenham on heritage mapSt Bartholomew's Church, Goodnestone
View St Bartholomew's Church, Goodnestone on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Doddington Place there are 4 historic properties, including 1 historic building, 1 church and 1 chapel, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Doddington Place there are 10 historic properties, including 3 historic houses, 2 historic buildings and 2 churchs, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Doddington Place there are 33 historic properties, including 10 churchs, 7 historic houses and 6 castles, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Doddington Place.
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An Edwardian rock garden that has thrived without watering, inside a private Kent estate garden open for the National Gardens Scheme.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Kent, England
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