Belmont House

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. One of the most prestigious historic houses in Kent and a great option for those looking for things to do in Faversham. 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 original 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.

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 10.30am until 4.00pm serving a selection of coffees, a selection of locally baked cakes and cream teas.