The Gardens

Garden Butterflies and Birds

Port Lympne Gardens is set in 15 acres of beautiful landscaped terrain of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Phillip Sassoon was captivated by associations the area had with the Romans and the garden reflects this cultural influence. The slope was carved into a series of terraces and separate enclosed gardens hedged in yew. These gardens were planned to be at their best in August when Sassoon chiefly entertained his guests.

Garden Attractions & Points of Interest

The Glasshouse

A range of crops are grown including Geraniums, Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Hydrangeas, Spaethphyllum, Saintpaulia, mainly grown for the decoration of the Mansion House.

Trojan Steps

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Trojan stairway across the Romney Marsh and the English Channel. Here you will witness original features of the gardens.

Southern Terrace 

Situated on the lawn under the southern terrace is the original swimming pool (now a pond), supplied by water from several deep springs. This is located below the south terrace and was lavishly designed with tiered stone seats rising from opposite corners. A system using hydraulic rams transferred water up to the filter beds from a reservoir near the entrance.

Square Pond Garden

This was originally turf however now stone with a white Rose collection interplanted with pastel colours. With views out towards the Lime Tree Walk

Lime Tree Walk

Take a stroll down the The lime Tree walk where lime trees form a short axis from the house that is focussed on the statue of George the second. This and a quantity of other very important statuary were acquired from the great Stowe sale of 1922. The statue is original and is by Rysbrack. Stowe now only have a replacement copy made from a cast of the original statue situated at Port Lympne.

Western Terraces

The whole of the western side of the garden has been replanted in the last five years, although the Rose garden was taken out of the collection the Mock Orange was planted with a Penstemon collection underneath.

Vineyard

Structures have been renewed and new vines planted over the years.

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