Photo: Mount Ephraim Gardens by pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Mount Ephraim Gardens sits at Hernhill, near Faversham in Kent, on an 800-acre estate of woodland, pasture and fruit farm.
The house at its centre remains a private family home, run by the Dawes family, with ten acres of Edwardian terraced gardens open to visitors.
The grounds look out over open Kentish countryside and sit roughly an hour from London.
Visitors can walk the gardens between April and September, and the estate also offers guest rooms, glamping pods and a self-catering wing for those who want to stay longer.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The gardens at Mount Ephraim were laid out in the Edwardian era, part of a wider 800-acre estate that has combined farming, woodland and ornamental grounds since that period. The property has remained in private family ownership, with the Dawes family now running both the house and gardens as a working estate and visitor attraction.
Gardens & grounds
The ten acres of Edwardian terraced gardens are the main draw, set against views across the surrounding farm and countryside.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Selling Rail Station (1.8 miles)
Open April to September, Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays; check official website for specific dates.
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View St Augustine's Abbey on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Mount Ephraim Gardens there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings and 2 churchs, across Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Within 10 miles of Mount Ephraim Gardens there are 8 historic properties, including 4 churchs, 2 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Mount Ephraim Gardens there are 35 historic properties, including 12 historic buildings, 10 churchs and 8 historic houses, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
Ten acres of Edwardian terraced gardens still tended by the family who run the 800-acre estate around them.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Kent, England
- Visit duration
- 2-2.5 hours
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