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Discover Belmont, a beautiful Georgian house with award-winning gardens, filled with fascinating family mementos and treasures from their travels.

Enjoy workshops and seasonal events throughout the year. Near Faversham, Kent. The beautiful Georgian house of Belmont, amid its parkland, commands stunning views of the rolling Kent countryside and is a completely unspoilt and distinctive example of the work of the architect Samuel Wyatt. In 1801, the house was bought at public auction by General George Harris (later Lord Harris) who had defeated

the Tipu, Sultan of Mysore in 1799 at the battle of Seringapatam. The acquisition was made with prize money from his successful military career. Belmont contains fabulous mementos of the family's history and travels - paintings, furniture, Indian silverware and perhaps the finest private clock collection in the country. The Gardens at Belmont are full of interest throughout every season. The Kitchen Garden was originally designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd and has beautiful Victorian Greenhouses as well as hop arbours, fruit arches, an ornamental pond, and a semi-circle hedge of Pyrus Chanticleer. The Walled Garden to the rear of the stable yard is an intimate enclosed garden with long borders containing an abundance of annuals and perennials. The garden opens out onto sweeping views of the parkland in front of the House

We sell plants and seasonal produce from the Kitchen Garden. The Gardens are open all year round from 10am to 6pm (or dusk if earlier).

08/09/2026

Herbal Teas Workshop 🌿

Join Mandy from AR Herbal on Thursday 17th September for a hands-on workshop exploring the simple art of making herbal teas for wellbeing and health.

Explore the herbs growing in our Kitchen Garden and discover which plants you can easily grow, harvest and use at home. Mandy will also share tips on creating your own kitchen cupboard collection.

You’ll learn how to prepare and store herbs, discover their different uses, and create your very own herbal tea blend to taste - with a batch to take home. 🌱

For all the details or to make a booking please follow the link https://belmont-house.org/events/tea-blending-workshop/

05/09/2026

Step inside Belmont House and discover the stories behind this remarkable Georgian home on a guided tour with one of our expert guides.

With fascinating history, beautiful interiors and plenty to uncover, it's a wonderful way to make the most of your visit.

Guided tours are available tomorrow at 11am and 1.30pm. Tickets can be booked online 👉 https://bit.ly/3K0FgCr

04/09/2026

The recent rainfall has made such a difference to the gardens. It’s lovely to see the grass already starting to turn green again and everything looking a little fresher after the dry spell 💚

There’s also a definite hint of autumn in the air now, with cooler days and the gardens beginning to take on that beautiful early autumn feel.

Gardens open until the end of September, Thursday to Sunday.

02/09/2026

Join us on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September for The Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair, a fantastic celebration of woodland skills, country traditions and family entertainment 🌳

Discover traditional woodland crafts including woodturning, spoon carving, bushcraft, willow weaving and pole lathe turning, alongside vintage tractors and impressive stationary steam engines.

The main arena will be packed with entertainment throughout the day, including the Kent Falconry Centre Display Team, The Dog and Pony Show, Speed Carve, Terrier Racing, Ferret Racing, the Dog and Duck Show and Cwnsaethu Gundog demonstrations. On Sunday, don’t miss the fantastic Golden Retriever Display Team.

There’s plenty to keep our younger visitors entertained too, with hands-on children’s activities, Creepy Claws animal encounters and woodwork with Seed of Play.

You’ll also find a fantastic selection of local food, drink and artisan exhibitors to explore throughout the event.

With so much to see and do, this event is the perfect day out for all ages!

Tickets are £14 per adult, with under 16s free.

Book online now and save 20% with our Early Bird offer.

https://belmont-house.org/events/woodfest-country-fair/

01/09/2026

Hello September 🍏

30/08/2026

The roses are beginning to flower for a second time, bringing fresh colour to the Kitchen Garden, Walled Garden and along parts of Library Walk 🌹

28/08/2026

Looking for something lovely to do this Bank Holiday Weekend? Come and explore Belmont!

🌿 Our Gardens are open Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm, with the Orangery Tea Room open too - serving delicious cakes and freshly made coffees, perfect for a relaxing day out 🍰

🕰️ Guided House Tours are available on Sunday at 11am and 1.30pm - a wonderful opportunity to discover more about Belmont and its fascinating history.

🐕 Dogs welcome, please keep them on a lead at all times. Bins provided.

We look forward to welcoming you this Bank Holiday Weekend!

📸 Alex Hare/Visit Swale

27/08/2026

It’s time to harvest the Lavender!

Today, the gardeners have been busy gathering bunches from the Mandala, with some brought into the House to create our own homemade potpourri, adding a gentle, soothing fragrance to the rooms.

Freshly harvested bunches of lavender are also available to purchase just inside the Greenhouse 💜

26/08/2026

Join us tomorrow for the last Falconry on the Lawn of the season!

Kent Falconry Centre returns for a spectacular display on the front lawn.

Watch a variety of magnificent birds soar overhead and learn more about these incredible creatures. It’s a wonderful experience for all ages and a lovely addition to your visit.

Display times: 12:30pm & 2:30pm

Best of all, the falconry displays are included with your admission ticket, so there’s no extra cost to enjoy the show.

We hope to see you there! 🦅

📸 Visit Kent

Address

Belmont Park, Throwley
Faversham
ME130HH

Telephone

+441795890202

Website

http://www.belmont-house.org/

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