Introduction
Once part of the grounds of Hextable House, the gardens were acquired by the council as for use as a public park. The gardens include terracing, a rock garden, and ponds. The gardens were badly neglected but a programme of restoration began in the 1990s.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01322 668530Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
Owners
Swanley Town Council
Civic Centre, St Mary?s Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
- History
Hextable Gardens were once part of the grounds of Hextable House. From 1891 to 1944, these were the gardens of Swanley Horticultural College, and were designed and maintained by the students as part of their practical training.
- Features & Designations
Features
- Terrace
- Description: Terrace garden, restored.
- Pond
- Description: Restored.
- Planting
- Description: Rock garden, restored.
- Arbour
- Description: New rose arbour.
- Planting
- Description: A `special needs? garden is being developed.
- Gate
- Description: Original wrought iron entrance gates.
- Tree Avenue
- Description: Avenue of lime trees.
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Swanley
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 22 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust