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Swale research project

Kent Gardens Trust are currently carrying out research of historic parks and gardens for Swale Borough Council. So far eight council-owned sites are being researched, these are:-
Bell Road Cemetery,. . . more

Where the Wildness Pleases

Caroline Holmes, well-known garden historian and radio and TV presenter, is giving a series of four ZOOM lectures based on her new book which is a delightful homage to English horticultural excellence. . . more

The Gardens Trust weekly blog

David Marsh, the key figure in establishing The Gardens Trust's outstanding output of ZOOM lectures, has written a witty and erudite weekly blog on all aspects of Garden History for many years.

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Welcome to the Kent Gardens Trust website

The Kent Gardens Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of historic parks and gardens throughout Kent.

We achieve these core objectives through various programmes dealing with conservation and research, education, publications and events.

To find out more about who we are please read about us. To find out more about our work and how you can take part please read what we do.

A selection of historic parks and gardens in Kent

We are fortunate in having a rich variety of historic parks and gardens in Kent, many of which are open for the public to enjoy. You can find links to some of these gardens on the map below, and you can find details of many more here.