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 offering with a takeaway service only including tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes, crisps and ice cream.
The tea room is currently closed for our winter season, this includes the self-serve and takeaway service.

Latest News
You’ll find the latest news and events happening at Belmont House here.
Belmont in the Snow
Storm Darcy has brought freezing temperatures and significant snowfall to the majority of Kent and has left Belmont looking more beautiful than ever.
The Belmont Library
Libraries is the theme for Feature Fridays with Historic Houses. The library is probably the least altered room at Belmont. The walls are lined with the original three-quarter height bookcases designed by Samuel Wyatt, above…
Christmas Firewood Deliveries 2020
Our Christmas firewood deliveries slots are now fully booked for 2020. Normal service will resume on Monday 4th January 2021. We would like to wish all our customers as very Merry Christmas and a Happy…
Wildlife
Helping wildlife over the Winter Most garden wildlife hibernates over winter, as food is in short supply and freezing temperatures make life difficult. There’s plenty we can do to help wildlife survive. A small pile of leaves…
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welcoming and friendly,
I will most certainly visit again soon”