'Thou hast thy orchard fruit, thy garden flowers

fresh as the air, and new as are the hours'

 

The gardens at Penshurst Place, considered to be one of the most beautiful in England, are also one of the oldest, with records dating from 1346.

There are 48 acres of grounds, with the 11-acre formal walled garden one of the true splendours of Penshurst Place. Originally laid out in 1580 it has kept remarkably true to its original design.

Majestically surrounding the house, over one mile of yew hedging divides the garden into a series of ‘rooms’, each with its own season and colour. Altogether they make Penshurst Place and Gardens one of Britain’s most alluring and seductive spectacles, throughout the year.

Some Seasonal highlights

Spring flowering bulbs and sublime blossom displays

The Magnolia Garden in April

100 metre Peony Border in late May/early June

Clematis, the Wisteria, and the Water Lillies

Our new Jubilee Walk from late May/June

Soft tones of the Grey and White Garden in July

2000 roses and a sea of lavender in the Union Flag Garden in July/August

Lime Walk a vivid blaze of autumnal colour

And all year..

Reflective ponds and fountains

With benches and seating throughout the gardens, just sit and relax in tranquility.

There are also designated areas for picnics close to Lake Park and in the Adventure playground.

For a detailed map of the gardens please click here.

Further information on the history of the Gardens is displayed in the Garden Tower by the House entrance.

If you would like to receive seasonal updates about the Garden and our PEONY ALERT, letting you know when the peonies are starting to flower, do join our mailing list. Tick The Gardens and Peony alert in 'your interests'.

We regret dogs are not allowed in the gardens and grounds of Penshurst Place except guide and assistance dogs.