This charming and informal 6-acre garden stands on one of the highest spots in Kent offering panoramic views over the Weald and towards the North Downs. In spring the woodland slopes are carpeted with bluebells, followed by a magnificent display of rhododendrons and Ghent azaleas in early summer. The Formal Garden is full of roses in late summer and autumn brings a display of gold and russet leaves from the maples.

The garden, created by Frederic Lubbock between 1890-1927, boasts a 100ft Wellingtonia that survived the Great Storm of 1987, when many other mature trees were lost. This disaster, however, brought more light to the garden which has taken on a new lease of life in recent years.

Influenced by William Robinson, the garden was laid out in the late 19th century with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across the world.