Description
Lullingstone Castle overlooks a 15-acre lake, and the current Manor House and Gatehouse were built in 1497 and regularly visited by Henry VIII and Queen Anne. Home to the 20th generation of the same family,, it is also home to Tom Hart Dyke’s World Garden of Plants, influenced by Dyke’s 9-month kidnap ordeal in the Columbian jungle, during which 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
30th March to 27th October
Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
11am-5pm
Closed Good Friday
House
Open on event days or a Bank Holiday weekend
11am-5pm.
Price
Adult: £10
Child - 3-16 years: £5
Carer: Free
Discounts*
English Heritage members: 2 for 1 entry
Gardeners' World Card: 2 for 1
Campaign to Protect Rural England members: 50% off adult price
* Not available on event days
Please note certain event days incur a different prices - check before your visit.
Accessibility
The World Garden is accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter except for the polytunnels. The ground floor of the House is accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter 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 from Lullingstone Castle website.
