Restoration House
Historic formal walled garden at the heart of Rochester.
4.8
from 90 Google reviews
About the garden
Opening times
Open from May 26th- September 30th September 2022 Thursdays & Fridays (10am - 5pm) as well as Saturday 4th June and Saturday 16th July (12am - 5pm) Last Entry 4.30PM
Useful details
Garden area
2 Acres
Dog walking
No - Guide dogs only.
Cafe or restaurant
Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Family
Yes - Children of all ages. Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times as there are deep ponds.
Wheelchair access
Completely inaccessible. Please note, unfortunately the garden is no longer accessible to wheelchair users.
Shops
None
Medway, ME1 1RF
Tickets available
Events available
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Weather forecast

Find the garden
Things to see
No features yet for this season
Upcoming events
Group Garden Tour Booking 2022
May 26 - Sep 30 Th-Fr 10:00-17:00
Group Garden Tours are for a single party of between 12 and 30 people. Tours are guided by Robert Tucker, one of the owners of Restoration House and last approximately 1 hour. The ticket price includes free-flow entry to the house. Tours start at either 11am or 2pm. For more information click here. Booking not confirmed upon purchase. Restoration House will be in touch in case of adjustments.
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House & Garden
Admission to the House and Garden
Open from 10 am to 5 pm
Please choose a date and a time from the openings below
Garden
Admission to the Garden only
Open from 10am to 5pm
Please choose a date and a time from the openings below
Season Ticket
Season Ticket allows you admittance to the garden without booking for the whole season
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Networks
Historic Houses Members
Free Entry.
Google reviews
4.8
from 90 Google reviews
Maggie Servante
8 months ago
5
Lovely place was there yesterday but came back today with my daughter in law and grandchild. Will return and do the house when you reopen. Only did the garden so far and loved it.
Jacqueline Thompson
8 months ago
5
A magical place to visit. It is the gift that keeps on giving. There is so much to see and enjoy in a peaceful, beautiful historical place. The staff and volunteers are amazing.
Nigel Swan
8 months ago
5
Fantastic House and beautiful gardens. The gardeners were very approachable and gave us some good tips.
Al Read
8 months ago
5
Garden amazing can't believe all that land is with the house.Italian garden beautiful. House interesting and of course tea and cake!Friendly helpful people reccomend it.
Kevin Allen
8 months ago
5
Excellent throughout, a must for anyone who loves history, the gardens are stunning well worth the time taken to visit. Not many people know about this place, please note only open twice a week as it is privately owned, season finishes September. Thursday and Friday only.