Things to see & do
Medieval farmhouse, art collection and garden
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The house
The house
Stoneacre is thought to take it's name from the local limestone that it underlies. Built in the 1480s by John Ellys, most of his original hall-house remains to this day. Our downstairs rooms are open for you to visit with friendly room guides to tell you about the history of this fascinating building.
© Lauren Taylor
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The garden
The garden
We've an array of spring flowers including an impressive collection of self-seeded hellebores in the front garden. The back garden and meadow boast a beautiful display of daffodils in the spring and cow parsley and ox-eye daisies in early summer.
© Andrew Hunter
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The collections
The collections
Aymer Vallance, the last private owner of Stoneacre was a great collector of medieval sculpture and woodwork. He was also particularly fond of stained glass and most rooms have beautiful collections of glass designed by him.
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Tea and cake
Tea and cake
During fine weather enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of delicous home made cake outside by the old stables.
© National Trust books
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Plant sales
Plant sales
Look out for plants and herbs propogated here at Stoneacre and occasionally on sale.
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Country walks
Country walks
Stoneacre is set in the Otham Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside to walk in. Ask our friendly team of volunteers where they would recommend walking in the area.
© Lauren Taylor
The house
The garden
The collections
Tea and cake
Plant sales
Country walksWhat's on?
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Keep up to date on what's happening here and catch up on the latest wildlife sightings and flowers.
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Free introductory talks
Drop by for a free introductory talk by a member of our volunteer team.
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Home-grown plants for sale
Buy a locally grown plant; every penny goes straight back to Stoneacre.
Look out for...
With some of the most beautiful 17th-century furniture, soft furnishing, glass and decorative metal work, a visit to Stoneacre, a hidden gem in the Weald of Kent, is a must for any fine art lover.
Don't forget to
- Check our opening times - we're open every Saturday until 1 October
- Enjoy the countryside around the house and garden -perfect for walking
- Relax in the peaceful garden, beautiful in every season