Mount Ephraim Gardens

Mount Ephraim Gardens Mount Ephraim Gardens is a privately owned estate near Faversham, Kent. Wedding & event venue with luxury accommodation and glamping

Edwardian gardens & tea room open April–September, Wednesday to Sunday & Bank Holidays, 11–4. Mount Ephraim Gardens offers you the best of both worlds – sumptuous classical interiors coupled with 10 acres of beautiful Edwardian gardens. With stunning landscaped gardens perfect for marquees or champagne fuelled mingling, summer is sensational at Mount Ephraim. Planning a wedding for any other Briti

sh season can prove challenging but at Mount Ephraim, your
wedding day will be perfect whatever the weather. Our Grand Hall and Drawing Rooms are beautifully decorated to complement any style of wedding. From civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening parties inside or out, you can have your dream day in true country house style. Three centuries of memories ... to be continued ... by you

The gardens are open as usual today from 11am - 4pm and the Millennium Rose Garden is looking fantastic!The Swing Riots ...
31/05/2026

The gardens are open as usual today from 11am - 4pm and the Millennium Rose Garden is looking fantastic!

The Swing Riots & Bossenden Rising Festival is taking place on the cricket pitch only from 1pm. Tickets for the festival are available direct from the organisers - link on the events page of our website.

Something a little bit different today but I couldn’t resist sharing this lovely photo of my big bad boss and brother Wi...
30/05/2026

Something a little bit different today but I couldn’t resist sharing this lovely photo of my big bad boss and brother Will, with his beautiful 4 kids from a fun family Shepherd Neame cricket match at Mount Ephraim last night. The sunset was also incredible. And it’s also his birthday today so, happy birthday Will 😉

While we know many local areas are dealing with water shortages today, we’re very grateful that the gardens remain open ...
29/05/2026

While we know many local areas are dealing with water shortages today, we’re very grateful that the gardens remain open as normal and our water supply is unaffected.

If you’re looking for somewhere cool, calm and restorative, the gardens are looking particularly beautiful right now. The shade of the arboretum, the rock and water gardens, and the lakeside paths offer a peaceful escape from the heat — with plenty of spots to pause, breathe and enjoy the sound of water and birdsong.

Thinking especially of those nearby who are without water today and hoping services are restored quickly.

The gardens are taking on a different kind of beauty in this week’s sunshine ☀️🌿While the flowers continue to shine, thi...
27/05/2026

The gardens are taking on a different kind of beauty in this week’s sunshine ☀️🌿

While the flowers continue to shine, this hot weather has made the cooler corners of the gardens feel especially magical — from shady walks through the arboretum and along the beautiful holly tree-lined avenue, to the peaceful rock garden, sparkling lake and calming water garden.

The mature trees are providing plenty of welcome shade, while the herbaceous borders continue to fill out beautifully with lupins, alliums and soft clouds of thalictrum adding colour and movement throughout the grounds.

It’s the perfect week for a slower wander, an ice cream in the shade and a moment to enjoy the gardens at their summer best.

Thanks to Chris Lacey Photography for the fabulous photos!

To celebrate World Topiary Day, Tony and I recently joined the Poodling Around podcast to talk about the history of the ...
22/05/2026

To celebrate World Topiary Day, Tony and I recently joined the Poodling Around podcast to talk about the history of the topiary at Mount Ephraim Gardens and how it has evolved over the years into such a distinctive feature of the gardens today.

It was a lovely opportunity to share some of the stories behind the yew shapes and discuss the role topiary plays within the wider garden.
If you would like to listen to the episode, you can do so here:

Listen to the podcast episode here

https://traffic.libsyn.com/poodlingaround/Getting-to-Know-Mount-Ephraim-Gardens--Kent--UK.mp3

Thank you to chrislaceyphotography.com for the lovely recent photos of the topiary.

After a rather damp and chilly week, the forecast is finally looking brighter and warmer — and the gardens are loving th...
20/05/2026

After a rather damp and chilly week, the forecast is finally looking brighter and warmer — and the gardens are loving the recent rain 🌿

The rhododendrons are still looking spectacular around the lake, with their reflections shimmering in the water, while the lupins in the herbaceous border are now bursting into colour. In the Millennium Rose Garden, the alliums and delicate thalictrum are adding beautiful texture and movement, and pockets of cistus are flowering throughout the grounds too.

Everywhere you look, the gardens are incredibly lush and green right now, with so many different shades of fresh spring growth emerging week by week.

A perfect time for a wander while everything is looking so vibrant ✨

Aerial photographs of the gardens and farm in July 1994. There have been so many changes over the past 32 years. Can you...
19/05/2026

Aerial photographs of the gardens and farm in July 1994. There have been so many changes over the past 32 years. Can you name some of them?

The rhododendrons are looking particularly good down by the lake at the moment, with plenty of colour now coming through...
17/05/2026

The rhododendrons are looking particularly good down by the lake at the moment, with plenty of colour now coming through across the banks.

A walk down to the water is well worth it just now, especially in the sunshine, with bright pinks, purples and whites all reflected across the lake.

If you’re visiting today or this coming week, don’t miss them while they’re at their best.

Address

Staple Street, Hernhill
Faversham
ME139TX

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+441227751496

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