Lullingstone Castle overlooks a 15-acre lake, and the current Manor House and Gatehouse were built in 1497 and were regularly visited by Henry VIII and Queen Anne. Home to the 20th generation of the same family and to Tom Hart Dyke’s World Garden of Plants. This is influenced by Dyke’s nine-month kidnapping ordeal in the Colombian jungle. It was during his captivity that he planned his world’s garden. There's the world’s rarest Gum Tree, the Dog Pooh plant, wacky sculptures, and regular events.

Opening Hours
Garden
Spring to 31st October
Thursday to Sunday, Bank Holidays and Event days
11am-5pm
Last entry to garden 4.30pm
Closed Good Friday.

Price
Adult: £10
Child - 3-16 years: £5
Senior - 65 years +: £8.50
Family - 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children: £25
Carer: Free
Campaign to Protect Rural England, Gardeners' World Card and English Heritage members discounts -  not available on event days
Please Note: Some event days have different prices; check before you visit.

Accessibility
The World Garden is accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter except for the polytunnels. The ground floor of the House is wheelchair-accessible, but the first floor is not. There are 27 steps up to the first floor. The Church is also accessible, and wheelchairs are available upon request.

Train
Eynsford - 15 minutes.

Facilities
Cafe • Shop • Toilet

Picture Credit: © Alan Graham LRPS /Lullingstone Castle.

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