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 Tea Room
Located in the Courtyard beneath the Clock Tower, the Tea Room is open all year round on a self-service basis.
During the season light lunches are served on Wednesdays, cream teas and homemade cakes are served at the weekends from 1.00pm until 5.00pm.

Latest News
You’ll find the latest news and events happening at Belmont House here.
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Winter 2019 at Belmont House and Gardens is an exciting time! The gardens are being lovingly restored, and in some areas redesigned by renowned Garden Designer George…
Christmas Firewood Deliveries 2019
The last day to place an order for firewood before Christmas will be Monday 15th December. The last day for deliveries is Friday 20th December 2019. To place an order, please call the Forestry office…
The Cricket Archive
The 4th Lord Harris was passionate about cricket and has been described as “perhaps the single most influential man to have been involved in cricket, as a player and then more significantly as an administrator.”…
Kent County Show Facebook Competition
Facebook Competition Terms & Conditions We’re teaming up with the Kent County Show to give you the chance to win a family ticket to the event on 5th, 6th & 7th July 2019. The Kent County…
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“Everyone was so
welcoming and friendly,
I will most certainly visit again soon”