Delphinium Week is June 23 – July 2 at Godinton House, on the outskirts of Ashford, Kent, but my tip is to get there now because the blue, lilac and white spires which grace the Walled Garden’s cutting borders are already close to being in their full glory.
The delphiniums are not the only draw; head gardener Viv Hunt has truly made her mark on the grounds; the Italian garden is an oasis of tranquillity and the herbaceous borders are bursting with colour, while the yew hedge which surrounds Godinton House has been cut to perfection with a repeat Dutch gable pattern to echo the 600-year-old property’s architectural style.
Godinton House and Gardens never seem to get too crowded so take a picnic, wander in the parkland and enjoy this relatively undiscovered gem in the Garden of England.
If you can't make it - enjoy the slideshow below.
Admission details
Gardens
Open daily from 1pm-6pm until November 1, 2017
Adults £5, children (under 16) free, except on some event days
House and Tearoom
Open 1pm – 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays until October 1, 2017
Adults £9, children (under 16) free, except on some event days
Visit godintonhouse.co.uk
The delphiniums are not the only draw; head gardener Viv Hunt has truly made her mark on the grounds; the Italian garden is an oasis of tranquillity and the herbaceous borders are bursting with colour, while the yew hedge which surrounds Godinton House has been cut to perfection with a repeat Dutch gable pattern to echo the 600-year-old property’s architectural style.
Godinton House and Gardens never seem to get too crowded so take a picnic, wander in the parkland and enjoy this relatively undiscovered gem in the Garden of England.
If you can't make it - enjoy the slideshow below.
Admission details
Gardens
Open daily from 1pm-6pm until November 1, 2017
Adults £5, children (under 16) free, except on some event days
House and Tearoom
Open 1pm – 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays until October 1, 2017
Adults £9, children (under 16) free, except on some event days
Visit godintonhouse.co.uk
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