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Belmont, FAVERSHAM, ME13 0HH

A view across the cricket field. The 4th Lord Harris played test match cricket for England and later was an influential cricket administrator. The car park signs are in readiness for the Woodfest and Country Fair event. Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978 The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293

The cricket pavilion. The 4th Lord Harris played test match cricket for England and later was an influential cricket administrator. Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978 The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The house can be seen in the distance. The gardens surrounding the house are a mix of formal and informal planting, herbaceous, woodland, fruit and vegetables which have evolved since they were first laid out in the late 18th century. The Prospect Tower is at the end of the Long Walk, near the Pets' Cemetery, but cannot be accessed from the grounds and is actually on the golf course next door. The Prospect Tower has views to the Thames Estuary and the Isle of Sheppey. The gardens are open all year round. For more information see https://belmont-house.org/

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The Pets' Cemetery is at the end of the Coronation Walk which dates from the coronation of King George VIth. It is close to the Prospect Tower. The gardens are open all year round. For more information see http://www.belmont-house.org/the-gardens/

The Prospect Tower was originally used as a summerhouse and then later used as a pavilion by the fourth baron, George Harris. The tower can be let via the Landmark Trust.

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The gardens surrounding the house are a mix of formal and informal planting, herbaceous, woodland, fruit and vegetables which have evolved since they were first laid out in the late 18th century. The Pets' Cemetery at Belmont is at the furthest point and is at the end of a grassy walkway. See also https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6892016 The gardens are open all year round. For more information see https://belmont-house.org/

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The gardens surrounding the house are a mix of formal and informal planting, herbaceous, woodland, fruit and vegetables which have evolved since they were first laid out in the late 18th century. The Pets' Cemetery at Belmont is at the furthest point and is at the end of a grassy walkway. This is the grave of a pony called Tommy. See also https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6892010 The gardens are open all year round. For more information see https://belmont-house.org/

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The gardens surrounding the house are a mix of formal and informal planting, herbaceous, woodland, fruit and vegetables which have evolved since they were first laid out in the late 18th century. The walled gardens are particularly attractive. The long grass in the front of the photograph here is the location of the Pets' Graveyard. Beyond is the Prospect Tower which is a small flint folly. The Lord Harris of the time called it his “whim”. It was originally used as a summerhouse for family teas, and later as a pavilion by the fourth baron, George Harris, who captained England in 1878 and laid a cricket pitch here to rival Lord’s and the Oval. A fuller account of a trip to the gardens can be seen at http://www.belmont-house.org/uploads/Belmont%20House%20and%20gardens%20Sunday%20telegraph%20July%2012.pdf The gardens are open all year round. The old stables have been converted to an attractive tea room where the tables are within the old horse stalls. For more information see http://www.belmont-house.org/the-gardens/

General George Harris settled at Belmont in 1787 and his house bears the date 1792. It was built with prize money from his military career in India. In 1815 he was created Lord Harris. The gardens surrounding the house are a mix of formal and informal planting, herbaceous, woodland, fruit and vegetables which have evolved since they were first laid out in the late 18th century. The gardens are open all year round. For more information see https://belmont-house.org/