Knowle Hill Farm

This two-acre garden has been created over the last 40 years and enjoys spectacular views over the Kentish Weald.

Pink and blue flowers at Knowle Hill Farm one of the open gardens at the British Red Cross.

09 July 2023

Ulcombe

Entrance fee:
£5 for adults, children under 12 free
Time:
2 - 5pm
Garden owners:
Elizabeth and Andrew Cairns

For all enquiries, please get in touch with us by email: opengardens@redcross.org.uk

Situated about 400 feet above sea level just below the Greensand Ridge, this two-acre garden has been created over the last 40 years and enjoys spectacular views over the Kentish Weald.

With its light, free draining soil and south-west facing aspect, Knowle Hill Farm Garden is ideally suited to plants from warmer climates, such as Agapanthus, Salvias, lavenders and hebes.

The garden also has an abundance of roses and features old box hedges and topiary, adding a thoughtfully designed, formal structure amid the exuberant planting. Visitors will also discover a small pond in a walled garden, filled with white flowers.

Address:
Ulcombe
Maidstone
ME17 1ES

Directions:
From M20 exit 8 follow A20 for two miles. Turn right at Ulcombe until you reach a crossroads at Wents Garage. After 1/2 mile turn right and continue past the Pepper Box Pub (recommended). Take the first left after the pub. Parking is on the right.

Facilities:

  • dogs on leads
  • wheelchair accessible
  • refreshments