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Visit Faversham
Faversham, the oldest market town in Kent and recorded in the Domesday Book, is bursting with history and located on a winding creek. With an amazing array of independent shops, captivating places to visit, walking and a reputation for fine foods, Faversham is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a short break.
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Before travelling to local open spaces, country gardens and houses for exercise please check online to see if they are open. When you are in the countryside, act responsibly and respect local environment, people and animals, stay 2 metres apart from other people and follow the Countryside Code. Once you return home, make sure you wash your hands.
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National Lockdown update - 12th April

Education - Schools and colleages open for all students; Practical Higher Education courses

Social Contact - Rule of six or two households outdoors; Households only indoors

Business & Activities - All Retail; Personal care; Libraries & community centres; Most outdoor attractions; Indoor liesure inc gyms (individual use only); Self contained accommodation; All children's activities; Outdoor hospitality; Indoor parent & child groups (up to 15 parents).

Travel - Domestic overnight stays (household only); No international holidays.

Events - Funerals (30); Weddings, wakes, receptions (15); Event pilots.

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Doddington Place Gardens

THE GARDENS ARE OPEN AGAIN SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AS FROM THE 31ST MAY.

Entry only by pre-booking on NGS website immediately below:
Click : https://ngs.org.uk/

Visit Doddington Place Gardens to enjoy over ten acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, including towering yews, a woodland walk, sunken garden and rock garden.

Special events run through the year, including jazz in the gardens and a food & craft fair (please see website for details).

With a falconry display in the gardens at 3pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays, and a tea room serving delicious homemade lunches, cakes and cream teas, Doddington Place Gardens is a wonderfully relaxing day out for all ages to enjoy.

Dogs are welcome.

Coaches welcome
Groups welcome
Pets welcome
Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop

Address

Church Lane, Doddington
Nr Sittingbourne
ME9 0BB

Contact

enquiries@doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk
01795 886101
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Entry Price

Adults: £6.00
Children: £2.00
Concessions: £5.00
Groups: £5.00 per person
Child age range: 3-16
Min visitors per group: 12
Max visitors per group: 100