Mount Ephraim, Faversham - Edwardian House And Gardens

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Mount Ephraim, Faversham - Edwardian House And Gardens

Just outside the market town of Faversham off the A2, you can find the Edwardian Gardens of Mount Ephraim. Owned by the Dawes family for over 300 years, Mount Ephraim House was originally built in 1690 and then reconstructed during the 1870's. The 8 acres of gardens are home to an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, spring bulbs, roses, rhododendrons and topiary to name a few.

The highlights include a small lake, which was hand dug in 1912 by unemployed Welsh miners, a Japanese rock garden a complete with a miniature cascade, stone lanterns and a bridge, and a MizMaze, planted in 2004 which is thought not be the largest of it's kind in the world. The MizMaze is a series of nine turf paths bordered by ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials. A variety of events are held at the gardens, some of these include: outdoor performances of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream, and a classical proms concert.

Open:

From 1 April 2011 to 30 September. The gardens are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Bank Holidays.

Earliest admission time - 11am
Last admission time - 5pm

Admission Charges:

Adults - £5.00
Children (4-16yrs) - £2.50
Children under 3yrs - Free
Wheelchair users - £1.00
Groups (10 or more) - £4.50 per person

You can find Mount Ephraim Gardens at:

Mount Ephraim
Hernhill
Nr Faversham
Kent
ME13 9TX
01227 751496
Visit the website www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk

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