The 18^th Century Belmont House in Faversham is steeped in history with mementoes of the family’s history and travels, set in more than 3,000 acres with commanding views of the estate and surrounding Kentish North Downs. Collected over 5 generations of the Harris family, who were the Lords of the estate for 200 years, the house's trio of collections include the armoury, the Cazabon collection, and the Clock Museum. This Grade I-listed house, open seasonally for tours, also offers insights into the building itself, its French-style drawing room, and the library with three-quarter height bookcases designed by the original architect of the house, which reveals a secret door.

Belmont run regular workshops, themed tours and seasonal family experiences. Click on events under the main image for details.

Opening Hours
Gardens
Daily
10am-dusk.
House
6th April to 30th September 2025
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Guided House Tours
Sunday and Bank Holiday
11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Self Led Tours
Tuesday and Thursday
1pm-3.30pm
Last entry 3pm.

Price
Gardens
Adults: £8
Child - 12-16yrs: £4
Child - under 12 years: Free
Carer: Free
House and Garden
Adults: £12
Child - 12-16yrs: £6
Child - under 12 years: Free
Carer: Free
Guided House Tours and Garden
Adult: £16
Child: £8.
Memberships are available.

Accessibility
There is an access ramp that can be placed on the external stone steps, enabling entrance to the House via the original front door. There is no lift access to the first floor. While there are no designated disabled slots, the car park is around 80m from the entrance to the courtyard, down a tarmacked drive.

Dogs
In the gardens only, and must be kept on a lead. Guide dogs are allowed in the house.

Advisory Notes
Parking spaces cannot be guaranteed. Down some very narrow country lanes and signed from the A251.

Facilities
Cafe • Toilet • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities • Picnic Area

For more historic attractions in Kent, see our History & Heritage filter under the Arts & Culture category under the Things to Do in Kent menu. For similar garden attractions, check out our listings for Parks & Gardens in Kent under the Outdoors section. Don't miss our features, including seasonal round-ups and themed articles under our Ideas & Inspiration for Kent section

Picture Credit: © Belmont.

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