Ashford Attractions

Ashford (pop. 90,900) is on the Great Stour, 20mi/32km west of Dover. There are a number of attractions such as Ashford Borough Museum, Godinton House and Gardens as well as a MK IV Tank, from the First World War.

Beech Court Gardens

The Beech Court Gardens are located in the heart of Kent on the edge of the North Downs near Ashford. They are set on previously farmed land and the owners have utilized the natural contours and features of the land.

Colors are vivid from spring to autumn with azaleas, rhodendrons and 80 varieties of acers producing interest and color throughout the season.

Address

Beech Court Gardens
Challock TN25 4BJ
England

http://www.beechcourtgardens.co.uk

Hours

March 30 to September 28

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	Closed	Closed	12:30
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30			17:30

Cost

Adult	4.25
Pensioners (OAP)	3.80
Disabled in wheelchair	2.00
Child 16 & under	1.00

All values are in local currency

Tips

Most of the gardens are accessible by wheelchair and an aromatic bed has been planted for the visually impaired.

Parking

Free

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service

South England Rare Breeds Centre

The South England Rare Breeds Centre is located on the Highlands Farm in Woodchurch (Ashford). It is an ideal attraction for children as many of the animals can be handled and fed.

Address

Ashford Tourist Office / South of England Rare Breeds Centre
18 The Churchyard
Ashford TN26 3RJ
England

http://www.ashford.gov.uk

Hours

April 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

October 1 to March 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30	10:30
Close		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always closed on:

Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)