By car: From M20 Junction 9, follow
signs for Lenham, A20. About a ¼ mile after the second roundabout, there
is a signpost for the house on the left-hand side (opposite the Horse
& Hounds public house). There is a charge to park at the house.
On Foot: From Great Chart turn down the
drive towards Great Chart Cricket Club. Follow the signposts for the Stour
Valley Walk and the Greensand Way
Admission Prices 2004
Gardens only: Adults £3 Children FREE
House and Gardens: Adults £6 Children FREE
On the outskirts of Ashford, this
historic parkland can be enjoyed by following the Greensand Way or the
Stour Valley Walk. Godinton House also has its own trail around its
fabulous grounds. The parkland contains a huge variety of unspoilt
habitats all supporting a diversity of wildlife. It is because of this
that Godinton Park has been designated an SNCI.
The old parkland trees and pockets of
woodland throughout the grounds provide good habitat for nesting birds
such as the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. The river Great Stour is home to
the White Clawed Crayfish and Kingfishers are known to fly along this
stretch of water.
The views of the countryside are
fantastic throughout the grounds and there is a really rural feel to the
area despite being comparatively close to Ashford. This lovely old house
is also well worth a visit.
More information: KSCP
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