Falconhurst Gardens
Markbeech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5NR
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.
The gardens at Falconhurst have been lovingly tended by five generations of Talbots.
The garden is surrounded by our organic farm and great care is taken to manage the garden in a sustainable and ecological way. Wild flowers and areas of long grass contrast wide herbaceous borders and emphasise the location of Falconhurst sitting happily in deep countryside yet only an hour’s car ride from London.
Areas of the garden have been set aside for creating cut flower beds and a market garden area growing vegetables for the Farm Shop. All open to visitors.
Pre-arranged groups to Falconhurst Gardens are welcomed. Please enquire via the house website. The owner will happily give a short talk on the history of the house and gardens. Refreshments can be arranged either at the house for larger groups, or the Farm Shop.
Paths have been created around the woodland areas of the garden, seats and a bird hide are to be found around the pond to observe the wild life as well as a high swing for the children and child-like visitor.
Stone at Falconhurst, a sculpture show in the garden, runs during July. Entry free to Historic Houses visitors.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Falconhurst Gardens are open to visitors during Falconhurst Farm shop opening hours (Mon-Fri 9-4; Sat 9-3; Sundays & Bank Holidays are closed).
The Farm Shop offers a ‘take out’ snack service – delicious coffee and teas, home made cakes and biscuits, sausage rolls and quiches – customers are welcome to either take that with them to a nice place in the gardens or sit on one of the sunny seats placed outside the shop.
The Gardens are closed on 14th September for a private event.
Tickets to Falconhurst Gardens are available from Falconhurst Farm Shop during shop opening hours. Please pull into the Shop to sign in and collect your map before following signs to House Parking. During busy periods we may ask you to leave your car at the House. £8 or free to Historic Houses members on presentation of Membership card. There is no need to book on line.
Pre-arranged groups to Falconhurst Gardens are welcomed. Please enquire via the house website. The owner will happily give a short talk on the history of the house and gardens. Refreshments can be arranged either at the house for larger groups, or the Farm Shop.
Educational visits welcomed to show the benefits of organic market gardening together with organic dairy farm. Pre-booking required via website.
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.
Getting here
Markbeech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5NR
For trains: There are regular trains from London Bridge to Cowden Station which is a 20 minute walk through the woods: turn right out of station, under the bridge, turn right along public footpath and continue to Falconhurst Gardens.
Cars: Postcode TN8 5NR takes you to Falconhurst.
Day visitors should collect tickets from Falconhurst Farm Shop before entry.
