Kentchurch Court and Gardens, Herefordshire. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. There is a step at the entrance to the toilet, and another at the entrance to one of the outdoor buildings.
Pathways are made of shallow gravel (including the parking area), and some uneven ground.
Dog friendly, but must be kept on leads.
Brief description
See https://www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentchurch_Court
https://www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk/gardens Beautiful, bright gardens. An array of gorgeous plants and flowers surrounds a grand house. The house and gardens offer centuries of history and elegant scenery.
Along with the wildlife and some 250 fallow deer, ancient trees reside here, surrounding the scenery in greenery.
Address
Kentchurch Court
Pontrilas
Hereford
HR2 0DB
Phone
Website
https://www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentchurch_Court
Directions
- "From Hereford take the A465 road towards Abergavenny.
- After ten miles (16km), at Pontrilas turn eastbound and follow the signpost to Kentchurch.
- After two miles (3.2km), just after the Bridge Inn, fork eastbound.
- After a further half-mile (0.8km) the road bends sharp right down a short hill.
- Opposite the Church, the entry is through white gates and up drive.
- Ideally please park opposite the church or the parking area through the next gate on the back drive.
- For those less able please feel free to park in the Court's front courtyard."
Opening Times
https://www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk/whatson
Gardens (Dog friendly, but must be kept on leads): "Open all week and on Bank Holidays, Monday - Sunday, 11am till 4pm. 2022: The Garden entrance fee (children are free) is:
January to May - £5.00, June to September - £7.50, October to December - £5.00. Please pay by cash.
Please respect the current COVID distancing rules. The Deer Park is closed to the public.
The Tea Room is open Monday-Friday, 11 am till 4 pm."
"House tours are available for group bookings of more than 5 people By appointment only. The house tour starts outside (weather permitting) with a brief history of the Scudamore family, their arrival at Kentchurch, followed by a guided tour through a number of the more historic rooms in the house. Taking approximately 60 mins, this is a unique opportunity for visitors see the interior of our family home. To finish, visitors are invited to indulge in a cream tea or homemade cakes in the tea room. For tours starting earlier in the day we can also arrange a light lunch before your look around the house." See https://www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk/house
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Car, bike and motorbike accessible
No direct bus route is available
Amenities
Under The Nut and Tree Restaurant (1.7 miles/2.7km away)
Parish Church of Saint Mary, Kentchurch (0.3 miles/0.5km away)
Trelough House Bed & Breakfast (5.8 miles/9.5km away)
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Grosmont village, Monmouthshire
1.47 miles*
Grosmont Town Hall, Monmouthshire
1.48 miles*
St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, Monmouth
1.49 miles*
Llangua village, Monmouthshire
2.01 miles*
2.06 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.