 | North-west for 8.5 miles from Ashford on A20, at Challock 8 acres of woodland garden surrounding a medieval farmhouse. The garden follows the seasons, and there are plants for sale and a picnic area in the paddock. more information |
 | West of Faversham A 10 acre landscaped garden, created by William Nesfield, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.The woodland garden features good views, formal terraces, an Edwardian rock garden, fine trees and lawns, impressive yew hedges and a new folly. more information |
 | 1.5 miles north of Ide Hill of B2042 A 4 acre garden and arboretum, created between 1893 and 1895, and at the highest point in Kent on the 600-foot sandstone ridge. Includes a Shrub Garden, formal rose garden and a restored rock garden. Emmetts is in the care of the National Trust and beside the garden is a wooded valley, part of the Trust's 300-acre estate. A path leads down into the upper wood. 18 acres of garden and woodlands are open to the public. more information |
 | At the south end of Goodnestone village, 8 miles south-east of Canterbury The gardens surround the home of Lord and Lady FitzWalter, in 14 acres set in 18th century parkland. Features are the trees, walled garden with a collection of old-fashioned roses, clematis and herbaceous plants, lawns and a woodland area. Jane Austin was a frequent visitor Goodnestone Park after her brother Edward married a daughter of the house. more information |
 | A25 east from Sevenoaks, 2 miles east of Borough Green The 7 acre garden is one of the finest in the country. Created 40 years ago it has lawns, terraces, ruins and a woodland garden. There are conifers, roses and an Italianate garden. Events held. more information |
 | 4 miles south-west of Tunbridge Wells Gardens around a private 17th century manor house with a moat and acres of beautiful parkland. Features include formal gardens, a parterre, a 'drunken' garden, an oriental garden as well as a secret garden, a nut walk and a rose garden.Hidden from view is the Enchanting Forest with delightful and mysterious themed gardens. more information |
| Near Tenterden, 1 mile west of Rolvenden on B2086 A 15 acre garden interesting all year, with a renowned topiary and great yew hedges, lawns and borders. The walled garden has pools and a water garden, whilst a natural garden has bulbs, azaleas, rhododendrons and flowering shrubs. There is a woodland walk and the whole garden is surrounded by parkland with views across the Kentish Weald. more information |
 | Near Faversham, in Hernhill village, 1 mile from end of M2 Mount Ephraim is a 8 acre garden with views of the surrounding orchards and vineyard sloping down to the Thames estuary. An attractive mixture of formal and informal areas, with a topiary, a Japanese garden, and a rose terrace. There are also orchard and vineyard trails. more information |
 | 2 miles south of Sevenoaks, on east side of A225 Home of the Rogers family this historic garden has views over the surrounding countryside. Many of the rare trees and shrubs were planted over 150 years ago by John Rogers, a keen plant collector. Features include terraces and a rose walk, which provides summer colour. An ancient trackway known as Harold's Road passes through the estate. The garden is open but the house is only open to pre-booked groups. more information |
 | 1 mile south of Lamberhurst On slopes overlooking the River Bewel, the garden provides a backdrop to the ruined castle. Designed as 'natural landscaping' around the ruin and a deep quarry. The valley slopes are planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. The surrounding estate provides country walks. The only modern feature in the garden is a sculpture by Henry Moore known as the 'Reclining Figure'. The gardens are cared for by the National Trust. more information |
 | 1 mile east of Sissinghurst village off A262 Sissinghurst Castle was once a mansion which was neglected until rescued in 1930 by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson. They created the garden, in 6 acres, as a series of 'outdoor rooms' with linking walks. The garden features Tudor buildings and an Elizabethan prospect tower with two turrets. The view from the roof is one of the best in southern England. Sissinghurst Castle is now cared for by the National Trust. more information |
 | In the village of Otham, 3 miles south-east of Maidstone The cottage-style garden at Stoneacre has developed around a timber-framed house dating from 1480. This building (also open to the public) is now owned by the National Trust. The garden entrance has a ginko tree and path leads to the house. A feature of the garden is the rare tree, 'Staphylea colchica', which has fragrant blossom. At the rear of the house is a terraced courtyard. more information |