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Boughton Monchelsea Place is a lovely Elizabethan Manor House, dating from 1567. It is still a private family home and was awarded a 2-star rating by Simon Jenkins in his recent work 'England's 1000 best houses'.
It is set in its own estate of 165 acres, much of which is woodland and parkland. The interiors vary in character from Tudor through to Georgian Gothic and Victorian.
Notable features include 16th and 17th century stained glass in the windows; a fine Jacobean galleried staircase; Tudor stone mullioned windows; original oak parquet floors; stone and marble fireplaces; Elizabethan and later wall panelling.
Refreshments can be taken in the Tearoom by prior arrangement.
Boughton Monchelsea Place is not open to the general public however group bookings of 15 or more are welcome.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
Open Tuesday to Thursday throughout the year: Except 24th December to 10th January, on a pre-booked basis only, for groups of 15 or more people.
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Gardens and Grounds only:£3.00 per person. Garden Grounds and Guided Tour of House: £5.50 per person. |
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Directions
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| From M20 J6: Follow signs for 'A229 Hastings' through Maidstone centre. Continue on A229 for c.4 miles to junction with B2163 at Linton crossroads.Turn L to B2163 and follow for 1 mile.BMP entrance is on R, immed. after a pedestrian crossing.Oe From M20 J 8 follow signs for Leeds Castle. Pass Castle entrance gate and continue along B2163 for 4 and a half miles. BMP entrance is on L, immed. before a pedestrian crossing. |
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Boughton Monchelsea Place Postcode for SatNav: ME17 4BU |
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Nearby Attractions
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Garden Organic Yalding
(3 Miles)*
Garden Organic Yalding - run by Garden Organic (formerly known as HDRA) - nestles against a traditional Kentish backdrop of hop gardens and oast houses. |
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Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
(4 Miles)*
This exceptionally fine regional museum housed in Chillington Manor a delightful Elizabethan manor house, boasts a rich and impressive variety of historical objects, fine art and natural history. |
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Museum of Kent Life - Cobtree
(5 Miles)*
Discover the history and traditions of a unique part of Britain at this award - winning Museum. Set in a beautiful site next to the River Medway. |
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