Kent

Check in with our Head Gardeners in Kent, to discover the best of the beds, borders and blooms this summer. Choose from the famous White Garden at Sissinghurst, or discover Smallhythe's hidden gem.

The summer's made for walking, and that's just what we'll do. There are estate routes at Chartwell, or all-ability paths around Knole Park. Whatever your walk, make sure to get out into the countryside on our trails in Kent this summer.

From dressing-up at Knole to woodland trails at Chartwell, there are adventures big and small waiting at our special places in Kent. School's out and nature's in - let's play.

The stage is set for a theatrical treat this summer. From family fun with Ratty, Toad and Mole at Emmetts Garden, to an evening immersed in the twists and turns of Romeo and Juliet's love story at Smallhythe Place.

Sunny meadows and shady woodland, wild estates and elegant gardens. Tickle your picnicking taste buds at our top spots for alfresco dining in Kent.

Go behind-the-scenes with our outdoor teams and find out how our rangers, cows and sheep are helping to care for endangered butterflies across the county.

The gentle flutter of butterfly wings provides the perfect backdrop for lazy sunny days at our places near by. Find butterfly walks, cliff top habitats and glasshouses filled with these gentle summer stalwarts.

Which butterflies will you see flitting amongst the wildflowers on chalk downland? To help you identify the rare and common species, print off the pdf, fold in half lengthways, then concertina-fold to create a handy, palm-sized guide to take on your walk.

We look after a range of houses and unusual buildings in Kent, from the home of a great politicians to a moated manor with 700 years of history.

Discover a variety of gardens and parks in Kent, from the garden rooms of formal gardens, to rose gardens created by Prime Ministers' wives and exotic plant collections.

Do you want to walk along cliff tops and view the English Channel? Or climb hills for stunning views across the countryside? There's something for everyone to enjoy in the coast and countryside sites we look after in Kent.

Membership makes a vital difference, but doesn’t cover all our restoration and conservation work. Additional gifts to our general funds help us act quickly wherever the need is greatest. Find out how your support can help Carmen save centuries old objects at Knole.

Why not join your local supporter group in Kent? You can join a more active volunteers group, or come along to a centre or an association that focuses on fundraising and fun trips and tours. They help support our places like Ightham Mote, and Scotney Castle.