Kent Gardens Trust

Kent Gardens Trust

At a glance

Causes

  • Education
  • Environment
  • Gardens and parks
  • Museums / heritage

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Regional

Objectives

Kent Gardens Trust is the registered charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of gardens, historic parks and designed landscapes in Kent. Since 1988 we have we have worked to ensure that they are here for present and future generations to enjoy

Activities

We identify, research and record our outstanding legacy of historic parks and gardens with the help of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, concentrating on sites that are not registered and may be at risk.

We improve awareness of the history of gardens and garden design in Kent through various programmes including visits. lectures and study days. Gardens not normally open to the public are often visited.

We help conserve important gardens and landscapes though involvement in specific projects. these include recreating the garden at the Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone.

We play an important conservation role in the planning system. We advise planning authorities on developments which may affect historic parks and gardens.

Current opportunities

Kent, ME15 8BR

Kent Gardens Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of gardens, historic parks and landscapes in Kent. Since...