Welcome to Belmont
The focus of Belmont is the elegant 18th century house (designed by Samuel Wyatt) commanding stunning views over the surrounding Estate and the rolling Kentish North Downs. Steeped in history, this unique house contains mementos of the family's history and travels. The grounds of the estate amount to more than 3,000 acres which contain the house, gardens, cricket pitch, orchards, and surrounding farmland and woodland.
Within the house itself lies three exciting collections: the armoury, collected by five generations of the Harris family (Lords of the estate for 200 years); the Cazabon collection, the finest collection of Cazabon paintings in Britain; and the Clock Museum, an extraordinary horological collection created by the 5th Lord Harris.
The house was built in 1769 by Edward Wilks, store-keeper at the nearby Faversham Powder Mill. Extensive views and its elevated position gave Belmont its name.

“Belmont house is one of Kent’s
“hidden gems”
and is a must!”
The Gardens
The present layout of the grounds dates from the 1790s, though the planting has been altered over the past two centuries. The gardens consist of a walled garden, pinetum, wooded areas, formal lawns and a large kitchen garden. You can find out more about the history and design of the gardens on our regular Meet the Head Gardener tours.
“A great house and gardens to
visit anytime
of the year”
The Old Stables Tea Room
Located in the Courtyard beneath the Clock Tower, the Tea Room is open all year round on a self-service basis, visitors are welcome to make themselves a tea or coffee using our honesty cash only box as payment.
During the season (April to September) the Tea Room is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am until 4.30pm serving a selection of coffees, light lunches and homemade cakes.

Latest News
You’ll find the latest news and events happening at Belmont House here.
It’s another Gold for Belmont
We are delighted to share the very exciting news that Belmont House and Gardens has won a Gold Award for the South & South East in Bloom ‘Heritage Garden/Estate’ category for the third consecutive year.…
Naturalist Women from the past
When you next visit the house be sure to take a moment to admire the beautiful prints by Luisa F. Nunes ‘Naturalist Women from the past’. The interest and knowledge about the natural world, on…
Another watch returns to the Harris Collection!
This exceptionally fine 22ct gold clock-watch, was retailed in London about 1800 by Breguet’s agent, Louis Recordon, at 33 Cockspur St (adjacent to Trafalgar Square today) but was probably manufactured in switzerland. A clock-watch is…
Antiques Roadshow
We are delighted to announce that the first ‘Belmont House’ Antiques Roadshow episode will be broadcast on Sunday 12th March at 8pm on BBC One Antiques Roadshow comes from the beautiful grounds of Belmont House…
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“Everyone was so
welcoming and friendly,
I will most certainly visit again soon”