National Trust Stoneacre, Stoneacre Lane, Maidstone ME15 8RS, photographs taken before 2009. Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/kent/places/stoneacre/pdf/stoneacre-access-statement.pdf 2020:

"The main garden surfaces are grass and stone paths. Slopes vary in gradient with some very steep sections, steps with handrails. The garden is partially accessible by wheelchair users and volunteers will advise on appropriate routes. There are occasional benches within the garden space and courtyard.

1. Natural light in the house is fairly good, lighting achieved by a variety of lamps and ceiling. There is use of fluorescent lighting in two rooms.

2. The main hallway is occupied by either one of the tenants or a volunteer. Volunteer room stewards are in two of the main rooms within the house (dining room and solar).

3. The toilet facility is within the main house.

Accessible route and/or map: Please ask Visitor Reception or our volunteers for the best accessible routes.

Drop-off point

There is a drop-off point at the top of the hill near the house. However, visitors are welcome to drop off at the main entrance and there are two blue badge holder spaces just opposite the main gate.

Seating available

There are seats available within the house and the garden. Picnics are welcome in the gardens, we also have an indoor picnic area. We politely ask you to take your rubbish home with you.

Steps/uneven terrain

Partial accessibility - there is a stone pathway to the entrance where the ground is uneven. Parts of the garden are on multiple levels with steep slopes, steps and hills."

"There is a drop off point and separate mobility parking opposite the main gate to the house."

Brief description

"15th-century half-timbered yeoman's house, featuring a great hall and surrounded by glorious garden, orchard and meadows.

A perfect example of a Wealden Hall-House, it is full of beautiful collections of furniture, wood and metal work.

Wonderful woodland walks over the Otham Valley can begin from here."

Address

National Trust Stoneacre, Stoneacre Lane, Otham, Maidstone ME15 8RS

Email

stoneacre@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01580 710700 Calls go to Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/stoneacre

Directions

"Please note that the surrounding roads are unsuitable for motorhomes, caravans and trailers. Directions on some satellite navigation systems can be misleading, please take the route to Otham Village, then follow the brown tourist signs. There is a large car park at the bottom of the hill in the paddock. There is also a drop off point and separate mobility parking opposite the main gate to the house. Please be aware that parking is unsuitable for motorhomes, caravans and trailers."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2025: "Stoneacre is open on select weekends and bank holiday Mondays from Saturday 12 April. Our final open day of 2025 is Saturday 21 September.

Whole property (card only)

Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid

Adult (18+) £8.80 £8.00

Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.40 £4.00

Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £22.00 £20.00

One adult family £13.20 £12.00"

Transport

Amenities

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/stoneacre/dog-walking-at-stoneacre Dogs on leads are permitted within the garden but not in any of the buildings. Assistance dogs are allowed in the buildings.

There is a toilet available on the ground floor of the property.

There is no tea-room available currently but we encourage visitors to bring picnics and drinks that they can enjoy in the garden and in our indoor picnic area. We politely ask you to take your rubbish home with you."