Nature Friendly Open Garden in Faversham

This is a large garden with lots of different areas, many of them newly landscaped and planted in the last few years, all surrounded by hedges, scrub and mature trees full of birdlife. A highlight is the very large fish pond which attracts birds, bats, dragonflies and damselflies. There are many newly planted native trees – all chosen to maximise wildlife visitors. A walled garden where we grow organic food in our ‘no dig’ beds, and formal and cottage garden flower beds that blend beauty with wildlife benefits. Plenty of love for the soil too - dead wood piles teeming with life, compost being made, and woodchip paths weaving through wooded and wild spaces.

• Kent Wildlife Trust's 'Wild About Gardens' team on hand to give advice and tips on wildlife friendly gardening
• Specialists on hand to give advice on garden wildlife such as hedgehogs, bats, bees and other pollinators, birds, butterflies and moths, the soil ecosystem and more!
• Eco-garden centre Edibleculture stall selling wildlife friendly gardening items (e.g. bird boxes, bug houses, pollinator-friendly plants)
• Activities for children
• Hot and cold drinks and homemade cakes for sale.
• Plants for sale.

You can visit the Langdon website to read their blog, find out about their events, see more images, and learn about their mission - www.langdongarden.com.

Please note that dogs are not permitted.

Mobility: The pond patio has 8 steps down to it. The toilet is up two steps. There are a few sloping sections. In some areas the ground is bumpy and uneven.

What to bring: Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear plus sunscreen if appropriate.

Parking information: Parking in car park at house. We have a small car park and will do our best to accommodate everyone. The nearest on-road parking is a 5 minute walk away, in Graveney village.

Travelling to Langdon from Faversham

If you are able, why not take the opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and consider one of the planet-friendly travel options below?

Bus

The 660 bus goes between Faversham and Goodnestone twice on a Saturday afternoon. Leaving at 13.20 and 15.57 from Court Street, and returning at 14.46 and 16.13. Visit the Langdon website for more information on bus prices and a link to the timetable. Why not walk/cycle one way and bus the other?

Walking

There are two interesting scenic walking routes from Faversham to Langdon. Take a look at the Langdon website for maps and more information.

Cycling

There are also two options for cycling - on and off road. Maps and more information are available on the website. If you don't have a bike, why not hire one using App-Bike - just download the app and then unlock and cycle away one of the bikes from the town centre.

Host or Publisher Kent Wildlife Trust