Belmont House and Garden |
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The unique Georgian house of Belmont, set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by classical English country parkland, commands stunning views of the rolling Kent countryside and is a completely unspoilt and distinctive example of the work of architect Samuel Wyatt.
Whilst the house and gardens evolved over the years it remained the seat of successive Lords Harris from 1801 until the Sixth Lord's death in 1995. The Harris family played a significant role in British expansion overseas during the 19th century.
Belmont contains fabulous momentos of the family's history and travels - fine paintings, furniture, Indian silverware and the finest collection of clocks in private hands in the country; a collection assembled by the 5th Lord. The house also contains a unique collection of watercolour paintings by the Trinidadian artist Michel Jean Cazabon.
The present layout of the grounds dates from the 1790s, though the planting has been altered over the past two centuries. The gardens consist of a walled garden, Pinetum, wooded areas, large formal lawns and a large kitchen garden.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Open from April - September:Gardens: Open all year round from 10.00am - 6.00pm (or Dusk if earlier). House: Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Tours at 2.15pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm prompt, Guided Tour only. Tea Room on a self help basis in the week and open from 2.00pm at weekends for Cream Teas, home-made cakes etc. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
House and Gardens: Adult £8.00; Concession £7.00; Child (12-16yrs) £5.00; Child under 12 yrs Free. Gardens only: Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Child (12-16yrs) £2.50; Child under 12 yrs Free. Pre-booked Clock Tour: £15.00 Group Bookings: £7.00 |
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Directions
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| Belmont is situated 4 miles South, South West of Faversham. From the M2 take junction 6 turn off onto the A251 for Faversham. At junction with the A2 turn left and after 0.3 of a mile turn left again into Brogdale Road (signposted Painter Forstal & Eastling). After 1.4 miles take the left hand fork, signposted Belmont. In 1.3 miles you will pass through the golf course and after another 0.7 miles turn right into Belmont. |
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Belmont House and Garden Postcode for SatNav: ME13 0HH |
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Nearby Attractions
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Doddington Place Gardens
(3 Miles)*
The lovely landscaped gardens are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres. |
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Dolphin Yard Sailing Barge Museum
(7 Miles)*
Unfortunately the museum was destroyed by fire on Sunday October 26th |
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Leeds Castle
(8 Miles)*
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle is full of discovery. |
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