Glorious Gardens

Kent's gardens are some of the most beautiful in the world. Shore excursions full of charm, magic and historical richness with exciting fairytale settings, an abundance full of secret nooks for children to explore; restful havens of peace and secluded natural beauty to relax in; inspiring and imaginative contemporary landscape designs.

 

Goodnestone Park Gardens

Jane Austen's classic English novel, Pride and Prejudice was written after her stay at Goodnestone Park, with its inspiring gardens. Visitors to Goodnestone are always suprised to discover such a haven of beauty and tranquilliyy hidden away in south east Kent. The 14 acres of 18th Century parkland are resplendent with rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.

Distance from cruise terminal: 20 minutes by coach

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Leeds Castle Gardens

Within the 500 acres of beautiful parkland surrounding Leeds Castle you can explore the meandering streams of the natural woodland garden, the traditional English cottage Culpeper Garden and the Mediterranean Lady Baillie Garden as well as the vineyard and maze.

Distance from Cruise Terminal: 35 minutes by coach

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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

 Enjoy the unique atmosphere of these world famous gardens created by Vita Sackville-West and her husban Sir Harold Nicolson. These romantic gardens are set in the grounds of an Elizabethan mansion, within the unspolit Wealden countryside.

Distance from Cruise Terminal: 60 minutes by coach

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Mount Ephraim Gardens

In this enchanting Edwardian garden, terraces of fragrant roses lead to a small lake and woodland area. Mount Ephraim Gardens are home to an extensive collection of spring bulbs, trees, shubs and a Japanese rock garden.

Distance from Cruise Terminal: 40 minutes by coach

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Walmer Castle and Gardens

The gardens of Walmer Castle hold much of horticultural and historical interest. The moat that once surrounded the fort now hosts a wide variety of flowers and other greenery. There is also a commemorative lawn, woodland walk, croquet lawn and a working kitchen garden, as well as a double herbaceous border flanked by mature yew hedges.

Distance from Cruise Terminal: 15 minutes by coach

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Secret Gardens of Sandwich.
(20 minutes from Dover Cruise Terminal)
The Salutation was built by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1911-1912. Set within the town of Sandwich and adjacent to the River Stour, surrounded by 3.5 acres of delightful gardens and grounds and almost entirely edged by the old city walls, the house is afforded a remarkable level of privacy and tranquility.

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