Description
The 18th 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-styled drawing room, and the library with three-quarter height bookcases designed by the original architect of the house, which reveals a secret door.
Opening Hours
Gardens
Daily
10am-dusk.
House
From 31st March to 29th September 2024
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Guided House Tours
Sunday and Bank Holiday
11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Self Led Tours
Tuesday and Thursday
1.30pm-3.30pm
Last etnry 3pm.
Price
Gardens
Adults: £7
Child - 12-16yrs: £2.50
Concessions: £4
Child - under 12 years: Free
House and Garden
Adult: £12
Child - 12-16 years: £6
Member: Free
Guided House Tours and Garden
Adult: £15
Child - 12-16 years: £8.
Memberships are available.
Accessibility
The ground floor only of the house is accessible – ask staff for assistance While there is no designated disabled slots, the car park is around 80m from the entrance to the courtyard, down a tarmacked drive. Service dogs are allowed in the house.
Dogs
Dogs allowed in gardens only must be kept on a lead. Guide dogs 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
Picture Credit: © Belmont.
