Beech Court
Gardens - Information 2008
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Opening
times 2008
Easter Sunday
12.30pm - 5.30pm
Easter Monday 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sun March
30-Sun Sept 28
but
CLOSED on Fridays & Saturdays
except
for group bookings.
Group bookings may be made outside normal opening times
(see below)
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| Mon-Thur |
10.30am-5.30pm |
| Fridays, Saturdays &
weekday evenings |
CLOSED except
pre-booked groups over 15 |
| Sundays |
12.30am-5.30pm |
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The
Oast House Tea Rooms
Home
baking is a special feature of the Tea Rooms
taste our scones, cakes, apple pies and
locally baked bread. Morning coffees, Afternoon
teas and Cream teas. Freshly made soups,
ploughmans and light lunches.
Eat in the Oast House, on the Terrace or beside
the Pond.
Open at the same times as the Gardens.
The Tea Rooms, Art Gallery and Craft Shop are
open to all;
a visit to the Garden is not necessary
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Sunday Lunches
Sunday Lunches in the Oast
House. Available throughout the season from 12.30pm.
Best to pre-book on
01233 740735
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Art Gallery in the Tea Rooms Paintings,
drawings and works of art for sale.
The Gallery specialises in the work of local
artists.
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Easy
Access
The
garden*, tea rooms and toilets are
suitable for wheelchair users
and those with limited mobility.
We have just won a Disabled Silver Access Award.
* access may be difficult in extreme
wet conditions
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Oast
House Gift Shop
A
delightful range of crafts and gifts, many made
locally
Plant Nursery Pet animals Picnic site
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Childrens
Garden Trail
Gardens are not just for the
retired. We have a trail specifically for the
younger generation!
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Dogs
NO
DOGS in the gardens (except Guide dogs)
but they may be walked in the car park and along
the drive.
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Coaches
Coach
parties are welcome by appointment
(Fridays & Saturdays included)
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Evenings
Evening
visits can be arranged for Groups. Arrangements
can also be made to visit a unique local
specialist collection of agricultural and rural
bygones - Fred Hans Rural Life Collection, Challock.
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The Gardens make a superb setting
for Special Celebrations,
Wedding Receptions or Wedding photographs.
Admission
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Adults
OAPs
Children (5-16 years)
Students Wheelchair users
Adult "season" ticket |
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£4.25
£3.80
£1.00
£2.00
£12.50 |
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Discount for groups over 12.
With a "season" ticket you may come as often as you wish!
Ring 01233 740735 for
details |
| Parking |
There is ample room for parking
including coaches. |
| Groups |
Groups are most welcome.
Evening
visits, and days in October & November by appointment.
Note the spectacular autumn colours!
Please ring 01233 740735 for further details or
email info@beechcourtgardens.co.uk. |
Wheelchairs &
the Elderly |
Disabled
Toilets are available and most areas are suitable
for wheelchairs. |
The Oast
Tea Rooms |
Coffee, light lunches and cream teas
are served all day and are available to non
garden visitors; refreshments can be taken
outside while enjoying a panoramic view of the
garden. |
| Special
Events |
The Gardens are available for
special events including wedding receptions.
Please ring 01233 740735 for further details or
email info@beechcourtgardens.co.uk. |
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How
to find Beech Court Gardens:
| From London
& Maidstone (M20) |
Leave the motorway at Junction
8, follow the A20 to Charing. At the
roundabout take A252 signed Challock. Beech
Court Gardens is on the right as you enter Challock. |
| From London
& the Medway Towns (M2) |
Leave the motorway at junction 6
take A251 to Challock. At the roundabout take
A252 signed Charing. Beech Court Gardens is
on the left after about one mile. |
| From Dover and
Folkestone |
Leave the M20 at junction 9
(Ashford), join the A28 (Canterbury) then the
A251 to Challock. At the roundabout take A252
signed Charing. Beech Court Gardens is on the
left after about one mile. |
| From Canterbury |
Take the A28 towards Ashford.
Near Chilham turn right onto the A251 towards
Challock. At the roundabout go ahead. Beech
Court Gardens is on the left after about one
mile |
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